We have
listened carefully to community concerns, particularly on matters of height and
scale and the need for open and accessible public space. Following a period of
public exhibition and consultations with a number of groups we have been
reconsidering the overall concept.
A revised project brief is
currently being developed by our team from Campus Infrastructure Services and
the Business School which will take into account recent changes in the
Faculty’s requirements. After the design is further refined, we plan to have
further consultation with all interested parties both within and beyond the
university.
Only after that period of
consultation, a revised part 3A application will be submitted to the NSW
Department of Planning early next year. We are keen to ensure that we produce
the best possible outcome for the users of the building and our neighbours.
We expect construction to
commence towards the end of 2012. This allows sufficient time for the final
design to be properly refined to ensure the surrounding community and the
University will be satisfied. It is our plan to have the building completed and
operating in time for the beginning of the 2015 academic year.
Michael Spence
Vice-Chancellor
Community
contact details
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Source: November 2011
South Sydney Herald http://www.southsydneyherald.com.au/