Please see the following Stage 1 construction update and invitation extended to members of the Reid Residents’ Association for our community drop-in sessions next week.
Preparations for Stage 1 of UNSW Canberra City are now underway following the granting of the Works Approval in August and the recent appointment of the Builder in September.
Construction preparation will begin in October at the Parkes gravel car park. The timeline graphic (Figure 1) below highlights key activities and milestones:
Key dates and activities:
- Monday 13 October 2025: Close the purple dotted area as shown in Figure 1 and install the temporary site fencing (pending approval).
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Tuesday 21 October 2025: Close the orange dotted area as shown in Figure 1 and install permanent fencing for Stage 1A remediation.
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Friday 7 November 2025: Commence remediation works for Stage 1A.
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Monday 8 December 2025: Close the blue dotted area as shown in Figure 1and install permanent site fencing for Stage 1B remediation.
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March 2026: Complete remediation works for Stage 1B.
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July 2026: Commence main works.
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June 2028: Complete main works.
In the coming weeks, fencing will be installed around the construction site and excavation work will begin. To support the community during this phase, additional public parking is now available in the former CIT student and staff carparks on Constitutional Avenue.
Community drop-in sessions:
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to open and transparent engagement, we invite community members to attend our upcoming drop-in sessions in The Heart of UNSW Canberra City. These sessions provide an opportunity to speak directly with the project team and builder, view upcoming activities on the site and ask questions.
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Wednesday, 8 October 2025 – 10am – 12pm
Thursday, 9 October 2025 – 4pm – 6pm
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The Heart (former CIT library), Building E (A02), UNSW Canberra City, 37 Constitution Avenue, Reid. Signage will be displayed on the day to direct you to the event.
For further directions click this link https://maps.app.goo.gl/31QBWuSixHt1kv8A7
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Further details about the drop-in sessions, including how community concerns such as vehicle loading and dust suppression will be managed during construction, will be shared in the coming weeks.
If you require any further information, please visit our website or contact Stephanie Eyles, Development, Engagement and Communication Manager on s.eyles@unsw.edu.au.