Construction of the University of Newcastle’s world-class Gosford Campus continues to power ahead, with preparations now underway for development of the first floor now the ground floor slabs have recently been completed.
The new campus will be a trailblazer for sustainable development on the Central Coast, using a unique sustainable concrete mix that uses 80% recycled water and contains 60% less cement than standard concrete, as well as using mass timber for the interior frame to reduce carbon emissions.
The building will feature a distinctive glass façade which uses curved elements, a frit pattern and double glazing to achieve the highest design and sustainability standards.
Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Adam Crouch recently had the opportunity to view the progress of the Gosford Campus with the project team consisting of representatives from the University of Newcastle, Hansen Yuncken and the APP Group.
“I am so proud to see the University of Newcastle’s Gosford campus power ahead, which will soon be a reality for the thousands of students who will use this on the Central Coast thanks to the former Liberal-National Government.”
“It was our government’s vision to develop Gosford into an education and innovation hub, providing the necessary land and an $18 million commitment to make this happen.”
“When a government works side by side with a great university like the University of Newcastle, we can achieve real results for our region’s future.” said Mr Crouch.
While the development of the new campus is progressing ahead, Mr Crouch said the same could not be said for the proposed new TAFE in Gosford.
“True to form, there has been utter silence on the proposal for a state-of-the-art TAFE in the heart of Gosford, which was part of the former government’s education plan for the Central Coast.”
“This is yet again reflective of this government’s lack of delivery and vision for thriving region, and the longer this project languishes, the more the Central Coast will suffer.”