Work will commence on the construction of the $7.2 million facility in Wangaratta for Charles Sturt University (CSU) on Wednesday 4 September.

 

CSU will share the facility with Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE (GOTAFE) and the building has been designed to complement existing GOTAFE facilities in Wangaratta.

 

The University’s Wangaratta centre manager Ms Robyn Farley said, “The construction of the facility will enable us to continue building on the courses we already offer, and enhance the educational experience for regional students from Charles Sturt University and GOTAFE”.

 

The new building will include two 40 person seminar rooms with videoconferencing capabilities, a 40 person laboratory and preparation area, office space, and a student learning commons.

 

Construction of the CSU Wangaratta facility, which is funded through the Federal government’s Structural Adjustment Fund, is expected to be complete by April 2014.

 

Albury building company Joss Constructions has been appointed to erect the facility. “Joss Constructions has delivered many successful projects for Charles Sturt University in recent years, and is currently building student accommodation at our Albury-Wodonga campus,” said Executive Director of CSU’s Division for Facilities Management, Mr Stephen Butt.

 

Staff from CSU, GOTAFE and Joss Constructions will meet on Wednesday 4 September at the Tone Road, Wangaratta site to discuss the initial stages of the project.

 

While the new facility is constructed, CSU will use existing GOTAFE facilities to teach five degree courses on offer in 2014: agricultural business management, agriculture, wine business, horticulture and nursing.