We’re replacing the roof of the David Myers East (DME) Building to ensure long-term building integrity.
The project will commence on 25 November 2024 and will be completed in time for Semester 1 2025. It has been scheduled during the summer break to reduce disruption, as fewer students and staff will be on campus.
The works will involve decommissioning the heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system, disassembling the rooftop solar panels, then replacing the roof.
Hazardous materials removal
- Hazardous materials will be safely removed from within the construction zone by a licensed contractor.
- There is no exposure risk to people who have been working in or close to DME prior to these removal works.
- An independent qualified consultant will be on site to monitor the licensed contractor undertaking these works.
- The approved safety management systems will be in place to ensure the safe removal of these materials.
- You may notice some personnel in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – white overalls and masks – during this work. This is standard PPE for these types of activities and does not indicate any risk to others.
Construction impacts
- Noise: Expect ongoing drilling noise throughout the construction period. This is expected to commence early December and last for the duration of the project.
- Heating and cooling: There will be no heating and cooling to Level 2 of DME.
- Building access: There will be some impacts to building access from the Level 2 link bridges while scaffolding is erected during site establishment. These will be for a few hours at a time and alternative access routes will be provided.
- Road access: There may be some temporary changes to road access after-hours while crane works are undertaken. Traffic management will be in place to manage vehicle movements.
- Parking: Three service parking bays to the north of DME will be taken offline to allow for site set up.
- Site set up: Temporary fencing will be set up around the perimeter of the building to maintain safety.
