Campus 2010 Faculty of Law Project works update

Notice: Law001 18/01/2006

Description:

Work commencing 18 January will include:

construction of site security fence / hoarding
locating site office and workers accommodation
placement of environmental controls for stormwater sediment
dust and noise controls
earthmoving plant diesel / oil spillage protection
removal of artefacts shrubs / trees and
placement of traffic / pedestrian management controls see access routes.
demolition of Edgeworth David Building and Stephen Roberts Lecture Theatre
pilling, placement of concrete retaining walls, excavation and drainage.

These works are scheduled for completion by June 2006 to allow the main structural works to commence through to the end of 2007.

Impact:

The University has developed plans to minimise the disruption to the University community while the building program is underway. However, there will be some changes to pedestrian and vehicular access for safety reasons and disruptions as a result of the construction works. The main impacts will be:

Removal of access to car parking along Barff Road, with plans underway to relocate these spaces nearby for the short term and for 420 new permanent spaces under the Faculty of Law building
Closure of Library Road
Restrictions to pedestrian access through Barff Road & Victoria Park
Noise from demolition, pilling and concreting works, with mitigation plans in place for effected staff/students
Temporary disruptions to traffic on University Avenue as a result of construction vehicles entering and exiting the campus

Access Routes:

access routes.

Links:

Faculty of Law building

Support contacts:

David Rowland

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