Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Dubbo is undergoing a $2.5 million refurbishment and upgrade of facilities to improve student learning facilities and amenities.CSU campus development manager Mr Bart Sykes said, "These works form the second stage of the review to revitalise student spaces at the heart of the campus."The approximate cost of the work is $2.5 million and local building contractors and trades have been engaged on the job."The refurbishment of the Learning Commons is to be done over the summer break to minimise any possible inconvenience to students, and the work will be completed by the end of February 2017 in time for the start of the new academic year."The upgrade program at CSU in Dubbo includes:1. Providing 24/7 access to the whole of the Learning Commons area (includes Cardax and CCTV upgrades);2. Improving the Learning Commons to enhance student amenity and provide quiet study spaces; this includes an additional quiet study room, a new parent and multi-faith room, and a staff kitchen, as well as two new flat-floor flexible teaching spaces fronting onto the courtyard;3. Relocating learning spaces away from the entry to the Learning Commons and providing an open plan Student Central and Library Services 'welcome' point at the entrance to the campus;4. Providing a café in the main space adjacent to the Learning Commons, which incorporates a kitchenette for students to use 24/7;5. Relocating the existing computer lab to become a shared space with the Learning Commons (i.e. accessible 24/7);6. Improving the courtyard for casual seating and learning environments.