Curtin University of Technology has welcomed the Federal Government’s $20.5 million funding for a new Engineering Pavilion Complex.
The complex, designed to create a vibrant, student-focused learning centre for engineering students, will combine leading edge technology and a sustainable focus.
Curtin Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jeanette Hacket, said the funding recognised the University’s leadership in engineering and science.
“As the only university in WA to receive funding in last night’s Federal Budget from the Education Investment Fund (EIF), the Government has recognised Curtin’s continued commitment to collaborative learning and improving the student experience,” she said.
“Fitting with the university’s focus on sustainable development, the buildings are conceived as a working model of green technology.
“The complex will be built to a five-star green rating and act as a showcase for sustainable design. Renewable energy will be generated with photovoltaic solar panels and two wind turbines.”
Curtin’s Pro Vice-Chancellor for Science and Engineering, Professor Andris Stelbovics, said the complex would bring together students from the different disciplines of engineering to create a vibrant learning environment.
“This complex will produce a number of unique benefits to students and serve to encourage interaction, friendship and professional networks for the future,” he said.
“The industry and careers space will enable students to better interact with industry, while the exhibition area is intended as a multi-purpose space that can be used to exhibit design projects and research papers, and for industry fairs, conferences and seminars.