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Media Release
Universities get $58 million for student services and facilities
26 February 2007
Facilities from sporting fields to medical centres will be built at universities across the country as the Minister for Education, Science and Training, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, today announced funding of more than $58 million for universities to provide new or improved services for students and their local communities.
The 37 new projects have been funded under the Voluntary Student Unionism Transition Fund and the Support for Small Businesses on Regional University Campuses Programme, with 34 of these projects located on regional campuses.
“Both programmes will help universities adjust to the introduction of Voluntary Student Unionism,” Minister Bishop said.
“The projects supported by these grants will provide students all around Australia with improved services and facilities which promote social interaction and good health.
“The grants support a range of improved or new facilities which will enhance university life. The majority of these are also available to the community which emphasises the vital role of universities to their regions.
“This funding is on top of the $160 million that the Australian Government has put back in the pockets of students who can now choose the services they want to support.
“A second funding round will take place later this year,” Minister Bishop said.
Details of the projects are attached. Further information about the programmes and projects is available at www.dest.gov.au/sectors/higher_education/programmes_funding/VSUF.htm
Media Contacts:
Minister Bishop’s Office: Tory Vidler 0414 228 727
Dept of Education, Science & Training: Media Unit 02 6240 7300
VOLUNTARY STUDENT UNIONISM TRANSITION FUND PROJECTS
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UNIVERSITY |
PROJECT/CAMPUS |
ALLOCATION |
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NEW SOUTH WALES |
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Charles Sturt University |
All weather running track – Bathurst campus |
$2,600,000 |
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New soccer field and gym facilities – Orange campus |
$374,000 |
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Southern Cross University |
New sports hall & fitness centre – Coffs Harbour campus |
$1,000,000 |
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Student leisure centre – Lismore Campus |
$2,000,000 |
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University of Newcastle |
Repayment of loan used to fund sports and aquatic centre |
$2,600,000 |
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University of New England
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New multi-purpose hall and refurbished gym Upgrade of gym equipment
Upgrade of swimming pool |
$5,000,000
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University of Wollongong |
Multi purpose indoor sports facility |
$4,600,000 |
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University of Western Sydney |
New sports precinct – Penrith campus |
$4,050,000 |
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Sub-total |
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$22,224,000 |
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VICTORIA |
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University of Melbourne
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Upgrade of facilities at Dookie and Creswick campuses plus new recreational facility at Creswick |
$1,850,000 |
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La Trobe University
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Upgrade gym – Bendigo campus |
$96,486 |
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Develop fitness centre – Wodonga campus |
$164,950 |
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Sub-total |
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$2,116,436 |
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QUEENSLAND |
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University of the Sunshine Coast |
Multipurpose indoor stadium – Sippy Downs campus |
$5,000,000 |
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James Cook University |
New fitness facility – Townsville campus |
$4,560,000 |
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University of Southern Queensland
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Outdoor multi-use court facilities - Wide Bay campus.
Outdoor practice facilities for basketball, netball, volleyball, tennis etc - Springfield campus.
Redevelopment of outdoor sports facilities at Toowoomba campus, including extension to rugby clubhouse, new ovals, practice fields, tennis centre. |
$5,000,000
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Griffith University |
Multi-purpose sports precinct – Mt Gravatt campus |
$3,582,074 |
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Sub-total |
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$18,142,074 |
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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Flinders University |
Expand fitness centre – Adelaide campus |
$2,665,000 |
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University of South Australia |
Provision of student lounge – Whyalla campus |
$100,000 |
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Sub-total |
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$2,765,000 |
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NORTHERN TERRITORY |
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Charles Darwin University |
Sport and Rec precinct – Casuarina campus |
$5,000,000 |
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Sub-total |
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$5,000,000 |
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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Edith Cowan University |
Outdoor court facility – Bunbury campus |
$360,000 |
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Sub-total |
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$360,000 |
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TASMANIA |
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University of Tasmania
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Refurbishment and extension of Hobart sport and recreation facility, including improved disabled access.
Expansion of Launceston facility including upgrade of sports ground and facilities.
Construction of gym/weight room and tennis/multi purpose courts – Cradle Coast campus. |
$5,000,000
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Sub-total |
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$5,000,000 |
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TOTAL ALLOCATION |
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$55,602,510 |
SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES ON REGIONAL UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES PROGRAMME
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UNIVERSITY |
PROJECT/CAMPUS |
ALLOCATION |
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NEW SOUTH WALES |
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University of New England |
Several Businesses, Armidale |
$491,000 |
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University of Wollongong |
Medical Services Hub, Wollongong |
$405,000 |
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University of Wollongong |
Restaurant/Cafe, Shoalhaven |
$95,000 |
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Sub-total |
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$991,000 |
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VICTORIA |
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Deakin University |
Medical Services, Warrnambool/Geelong |
$30,000 |
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Deakin University |
Accommodation Services, Geelong |
$166,000 |
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La Trobe University |
Bookshop/Café, Albury/Wodonga |
$500,000 |
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University of Ballarat |
Mini Mart, Mt Helen |
$104,086 |
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University of Ballarat |
Italian Café, Mt Helen |
$114,131 |
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Sub-total |
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$914,217 |
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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University of South Australia |
Café, Whyalla |
$230,000 |
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NORTHERN TERRITORY |
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Charles Darwin University |
Childcare, Alice Springs |
$100,000 |
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Charles Darwin University |
Medical Centre, Casuarina |
$400,000 |
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Sub-total |
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$500,000 |
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TOTAL ALLOCATION |
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$2,635,217 |
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