Construction has commenced on vital new student accommodation facilities on the Charles Sturt University (CSU) Wagga Wagga Campus. The work, being undertaken by Joss Construction, will provide 200 new on-campus beds for CSU students at the start of the 2009 academic year. The ten modular concrete and corrugated iron buildings will provide self catering accommodation. The work is part of a large scale project for 600 new on-campus beds across CSU campuses. It will expand the range of student accommodation at the University to about 3 000 beds. “The development will include open plan kitchens and living areas will feature in each block. “The corrugated iron, which is light, strong, adaptable and durable, highlights the heritage of Australian agricultural buildings while shielding the internal concrete walls from the summer heat,” said Executive Director of CSU Division of Student Services, Mr Andrew Callander. “This will enable the buildings to maintain a more constant temperature without the use of expensive air conditioning. Rainwater collected from roofs will be used to flush toilets and for irrigation.”