The Vic Levi Building
The Vic Levi Building, formerly known as the Health and Physical Education Building, has undergone a significant refurbishment featuring upgraded offices, research facilities, and teaching spaces. Located adjacent to the Forum Sports and Aquatics Centre, the redevelopment transforms this part of the campus into a comprehensive hub for sports and exercise.
This project has consolidated exercise physiology and sports science teaching and research activities, which were previously split between the Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses. The refurbishment enhances the university's world-class sporting infrastructure, expands its network across the Hunter and Central Coast regions, and strengthens its national and international competitiveness.
The upgraded facility now offers state-of-the-art laboratories for Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Performance Data Analysis, and Motor Skills, supporting both academic and research pursuits for students and staff.
The project was completed in February 2025, with an official opening and renaming ceremony held in May 2025 to mark its transformation into The Vic Levi Building.
Project timeline
- Late 2023: project initiation and Shac Architecture appointed as the principal design consultant.
- Early 2024: project concept design completed.
- April-May 2024: main works contractor tender out for market.
- July 2024: Graphite Projects appointed as the main works contractor.
- July-2024: construction to commence.
- February 2025: project completed.
Page last updated in May 2025.
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