Head of Shepparton Campus, La Trobe University
La Trobe University’s renovated and extended Shepparton campus was officially launched in February this year – a significant investment in upgraded facilities to enhance the student experience and increase opportunity for people in the Goulburn Valley to access courses that respond to critical skills and workforce shortages.
The $20 million project was supported by the Australian Government’s $5 million contribution and La Trobe’s $15 million investment. The re-development reflects the university’s commitment to increasing participation in tertiary education and driving growth and innovation in regional communities.
The project involved construction of a new two-storey building connected to the original campus, as well as refurbishment of existing facilities. We were delighted to work with Spowers Architects, Crow Constructions and a host of local sub-contractors to deliver this project, all of whom have done a stunning job.
We have doubled our clinical nursing facilities, providing students with immersive learning experiences designed to prepare them for a successful career in health care, and gained new dedicated spaces for our library and Indigenous Unit. Enhanced informal study spaces enable students to meet, work online or in person, and hang out between classes.
La Trobe’s conscious investment in electric infrastructure has also made Shepparton the University’s first fully electric campus, supporting its wider Net Zero by 2029 goal.
It has been wonderful to see the response of students, staff and community to our upgraded facilities. We look forward to seeing you at our ‘new’ campus.
