The ACT Government is delivering the infrastructure our growing city needs with the new CIT Woden Campus building reaching its maximum height.
“Today marks a huge achievement in what has been a collaborative effort from the ACT Government, CIT, delivery partners Lendlease, as well as local business and the community,” said Minister for Skills Chris Steel.
“CIT Woden Campus will be a place that welcomes students, commuters and Woden residents and will be a key contributor to the ACT Government’s commitment to revitalise Woden as a place to live, work, visit and now study.
“Upon opening, CIT Woden Campus will support up to 6,500 students each year who are seeking the skills and training required for tomorrow’s careers in IT, cyber security, business and hospitality.
“For local community, the CIT Woden Campus will include a student-operated café, restaurant, hair and beauty salon and several retail spaces.”
Today’s topping out ceremony concluded with the long-standing tradition of placing a tree atop the new building to mark the completion of the structural framework. In this instance, a timber tree made from construction offcuts was lowered onto the fifth level of the building.
“Sustainability is at the heart of the CIT Woden Campus project with the mass timber beams visible throughout the building. It is therefore fitting that the ceremonial tree has been crafted from timber frame offcuts and will become part of the campus public art for students, staff, and the community to enjoy,” said Minister Steel.
“The CIT Woden Campus Project has already delivered over 450 jobs for Canberrans and over 5,000 hours of training for students, apprentices and trainees. The project will continue to create more new jobs as we get closer to commissioning and operation of the facility.”
In the coming months, installation of the structure’s roof and glazed timber façade will conclude. Construction on the CIT Woden Campus will turn to internal fitout, landscaping and art as the focus transitions to building commissioning and preparations for welcoming CIT staff and students.
The CIT Woden Youth Foyer and new Public Transport Interchange will also open alongside the campus as part of the ACT Government’s investment into the transformation of the Woden Town Centre.
The CIT Woden Campus is set to open for students in semester 2, 2025.
