Construction Update: Centre of Excellence in Disability Inclusion

View the finished vision for the Centre of Excellence for Disability Inclusion

This page was last updated on 15 May, 2026.

Latest update

The stairs opposite Customer Service have said their final farewell as construction continues. Meanwhile, the steel framing for the new feature stairs is nearly finished. In G Building Level 2, the team is powering ahead toward the August handover of new classrooms and nursing simulation rooms. Painting kicks off this week, followed by joinery. Things are about to start looking a lot more 'finished' here, even if there’s still plenty happening elsewhere.

Up above the cafeteria, slab demolition on Levels 2 and 3 is almost done, clearing the path for new lift and stair voids.

Over the past few weeks, noise levels across the Campus have been higher than usual. The project team has been working closely with affected areas to relocate classes where possible and provide targeted updates where required. While construction-related noise is expected to continue, it should be at lower levels than those recently experienced. 

Important reminders

• Please follow all safety signage and avoid entering construction zones at any time. Please also avoid running through corridors or downstairs to keep everyone safe. 
• Builder use of corridors for moving materials should now be minimal and will cease entirely very soon. That said, if you do happen to notice anything of concern, please let us know.
• Always check your timetable for room changes and allow extra time to move between classes.
• A limited number of noise-cancelling headphone are available for day loan from the library. 
• Parts of Buildings G and H including rooms and walkways remain closed. Follow updated signage to find your way across campus 

Food outlets and informal spaces during renovations

A range of temporary outlets and informal spaces are available to go to eat, study, relax and stay connected. Service offerings may be adjusted as works continue. We will continue to share updates as they become available. All student services remain available.

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.  
• Coffee cart (Outside the Auditorium in Building H level 1): Perfect for a quick caffeine fix with casual booth seating.  
• 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.
• The Social Cafe and Davidson restaurant  both remain open.
• The Skills and Jobs Centre is now located in Building A, level 1 

The Finished Vision: The Centre of Excellence in Disability Inclusion

We appreciate everyone’s patience as works continue. While some disruption is unavoidable, each step brings us closer to the end result, and that result is something special: Victoria’s first Centre of Excellence in Disability Inclusion across the TAFE sector, right here at The Gordon. 

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. 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.
• Warm, welcoming colours and materials and acoustic treatments (sound‑absorbing panels, floors, and ceilings) to help reduce sensory overwhelm.

Discover what the completed Centre will offer by visiting our new page: CoE – The Finished Vision.