Student accommodation rising in Port Macquarie
29 MAY 2017
Student accommodation at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Port Macquarie will reach greater heights next week as new buildings are delivered to the site and rapidly take shape.Head of Campus at CSU in Port Macquarie Professor Heather Cavanagh will be on hand to see the first 'modules' that comprise the bulk of the new buildings placed by a large crane on the accommodation site in Kingfisher Road, next to the campus.The modules will be placed and installed from Monday 29 May until Thursday 1 June."This development is important for both Port Macquarie and the University as it demonstrates our commitment to the Mid North Coast region to provide quality higher education for the region," Professor Cavanagh said."The provision of accommodation allows students from outside the local area as well as international students to participate in the vibrancy and educational stimulation of on-campus life."The University is excited to offer secure accommodation for students enrolled in various degrees at the University in Port Macquarie including science, allied health, paramedicine, tourism, business, accounting, information technology, and social welfare."Stage one of the building project comprises three accommodation buildings accommodating 112 students, with individual bedrooms which include a bed, desk, chair and ensuite bathroom for each student.Communal lounge rooms, laundries and kitchens are also available within each building, with access to student recreational areas in the adjacent Student Hub building which will also enhance the student experience.A total of 250 beds are scheduled to be available in February 2018.
Media Note:
Professor Heather Cavanagh will be available for interviews about the new accommodation buildings on Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 May.
Professor Cavanagh will be available onsite for pictures and interviews with the media at 10.30am on Wednesday 31 May, Major Innes Road, Port Macquarie. Please meet at this time in the Level 2 courtyard at CSU in Port Macquarie to be escorted to the building site.
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