Next Steps

In establishing a vision for the physical environment, the Strategic Masterplan aims to allow the flexibility to adapt to new learning pedagogies, innovations in information technologies, as well as to changes in Higher Education policy and other influencing factors. The Masterplan recommends a number of projects that will contribute to the realization of the Masterplan objectives, and thus the fulfillment of the University’s Strategic Priorities.

Over the next twelve to twenty four months the University will undertake further studies and briefs in each of the priority key building and infrastructure projects. To ensure the integrated development of the campuses, these briefs and studies will embody the concept, principles and guidelines established in the Strategic Masterplan and will be taken into consideration when assessing applications for capital works and will include campus wide strategies for:

• strategic asset management
• landscape management
• bushfire management
• planning guidelines
• traffic management and parking

These studies may include:

Key Building projects:

• Benchmarking of buildings and facilities – for quality and functionality
• Capacity and demand studies for teaching, research, retail, residential accommodation
• Feasibility studies: Hunter building refurbishment, residential accommodation etc
• Briefs – strategic and functional

Infrastructure

• Bicycle strategy
• Traffic and parking demand study
• Traffic management plan
• Car parking strategy
• Feasibility studies for multi-deck carparking

Culture and Activity

• Consultation process for Interpretive Bushland Walk
• Consultation process for Landscape Management
• Events Strategy
• Community Engagement strategy

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Feedback

The University welcomes feedback on the Masterplan. If you would like further information or to discuss the Masterplan please contact

Donna Farragher
Executive Officer
Facilities Management
Ph: 02 4921 6691
Email: donna.farragher@newcastle.edu.au