Construction Update: Centre of Excellence in Disability Inclusion

UPDATE 3 March, 2026

With safety hoarding now in place for a few weeks, most people are becoming familiar with the changed pathway across G and H Buildings when moving around campus. If you are unsure, please follow the signs and marked pathways. This alternate route is an important part of the works to build the new Centre of Excellence (COE). Once complete, the COE will deliver a more accessible and inclusive campus experience, including:

• Step and ramp-free navigation through the campus.
• Clear, simple, icon-based signage supplemented by text and braille.
• Cafe and dining zones with clear circulation, flexible seating, and wheelchair-accessible tables.

Key things to know about the construction this week

• Demolition is about to begin which means noise may increase. A limited number of noise-cancelling headphone are available for day loan from the library. 
• Always check your timetable for room changes and allow extra time to move between classes
• Parts of Buildings G and H including rooms and walkways remain closed
• Follow floor decals, signs and marked pathways
• Pop‑up cafés and temporary student spaces are now operating
• Some toilets are temporarily closed
• Bike racks are now located outside Building H (main entrance of Latrobe Terrace)
• The Skills and Jobs Centre is now located in Building A, level 1
• All student services are still available

Construction is underway for the Centre of Excellence in Disability Inclusion at the City Campus. The Gordon is building Victoria’s first Centre of Excellence in Disability Inclusion to make TAFE more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Construction will run through 2026–27, and while there will be some significant but essential changes on campus, all services will remain available. If you need support or have questions, please contact Customer Service.

Pop up cafes and student spaces. (Where are the potato cakes?)

During construction, a range of temporary outlets and informal spaces are available to go to eat, study, relax and stay connected. Service offerings may be adjusted over the coming weeks. We will continue to share updates as they become available. There are options on both sides of campus: 

Latrobe Terrace side of campus - near the Library

• Pop-up cafe  (Outside Library in Building H, level 1): sandwiches, quick meals, pies and cold drinks plus casual seating.  Open from 8 am - 1.30 pm.
• Coffee cart (Outside the Auditorium in Building H level 1): Perfect for a quick caffeine fix with casual booth seating.  Open from 8 am - 1 pm.
• Student lounge (H1.19 behind Customer Service): microwave, kitchen facilities, vending machines, casual seating, chill out zone and device charging stations.
• Library courtyard - transformed into a social zone with table tennis and casual seating. 
• Bike racks - have been relocated to the main entrance outside Building H  

Fenwick Street side of campus

• Pop-up cafe  (Outside Bakery in Building T, level 1): hot snacks and cold drinks. The Culinary Academy next door will be open as a social space. Open from 11 am - 1 pm.
• The Social Cafe and Davidson restaurant  both remain open. The Social opening hours are 7.30 am to 4.30pm.

Toilet locations

Some toilets have been closed during construction.  When entering via Latrobe entrance, the nearest toilets are

• H Building, Level 1 – at the back of the building near the Grab ’n Go Café outside the Library
• G Building, Level 3 – take the lift up one level and turn right