Fraser Coast Facelift

Builders have been almost as plentiful as students over the past few months at the University's Fraser Coast campus.

The campus is in the midst of a complete facelift with the addition of a new building as well as renovations to its existing buildings and the development of a major new shade structure.

Work on a state-of-the-art, two-storey building, known as ‘C Block', is being constructed between Old Maryborough Road and the University's two existing buildings and will be linked to B-block by an enclosed walkway.

Construction on the building started in October 2007, but completion expected in early July.

The ground floor will become a student hub, containing student-related services such as counselling, Indigenous services, learning support and the centre for the tertiary preparation program.

The top floor will house teaching and seminar rooms and a corporate board-room with audio visual and teleconference capabilities.

While construction has been underway, renovations were carried out on the existing A-block building to develop more office space and provide the main administration and reception area with a much needed facelift.

A series of new private offices replaces a large kitchen and open area workspaces.
The shade structure was completed on time before the opening of the academic year. It is located between A and B blocks and houses fixed picnic-style seating and an electric barbecue.

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