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How can we be sure there will be enough permit parking spaces available at Caulfield? (updated 17/3/2008)
There are more than 300 red spaces available in the Building J car park at Caulfield and this year there was an allocation of 330 permits.
It is estimated by Facilities and Services that approximately 15 per cent of staff members currently working at Caulfield take up red permits.
Applying that statistic it would mean that based on the Law Faculty's current staff level of 150 there would be a request for 22 permits. However, it is likely more of the Law Faculty staff would be requiring red per permits and the anticipated figure is 70-75.
The occupancy statistics for the metered parking within the Building J car park is very low and Facilities and Services says it is certain it can alter enough of these spaces to accommodate the added requirement for red permit parking from the Law Faculty
Meanwhile, there are currently 900 blue spaces to cater for 12,500 students. Based on that pro rata rate an extra 269 spaces would be required to accommodate the maximum 3500 Law Faculty students.
Due to a low occupancy rate (40-50%) in the blue parking areas Facilities and Services attempts to sell only 900 permits. No more than 700-750 has ever been sold.
Half of these spaces are on a grassed blue parking area and this area is hardly utilised. Selling the extra blue permits to satisfy the Law Faculty will increase the occupancy levels of the two blue parking areas, but it is felt it will not exhaust those areas.
All students and staff from the Law Faculty with blue permits would be parking in either location on a 'first in' basis along with all other students and staff with blue permits.
Facilities and Services says it believes that based on the current situation at Caulfield it can handle the expected impact the move of the Law Faculty will have on both the red and blue parking spaces on that campus.
Is there a regular inter-campus bus service between Clayton and Caulfield? (updated 13/3/08)
A free Shuttlebus service runs every 25 minutes in both directions. It starts at 7.30am and finishes at 9.15pm.
Jenny Beaton comments on her experience of the shuttle bus service:
"I am a devotee of the Monash shuttle bus service. I use it daily, travelling from the Peninsula Campus to the Clayton Campus, and last semester used it twice weekly between Clayton and Caulfield campuses. I am currently enrolled in a Masters course based at Caulfield. The bus is a great way to relax, read for classes, and save money! The bus is prompt and stops only at the destination. It is usually faster than taking the car as it utilises the new bus lanes. On my class days last year I caught the bus from Peninsula to Clayton and then walked across to the Caulfield shuttle to arrive at Caulfield by 9ish, and certainly in time for my seminar."
What has the University planned in relation to upgrading general Library facilities at Caulfield Campus? (added 5/3/2008)
In conjunction with the proposal for the relocation of the Faculty of Law to the Caulfield campus, the University has identified the requirement for an extensive refurbishment of the existing library on the Caulfield campus. The refurbishment is planned to enhance existing Library space, whilst providing additional student support areas and overall capacity of Library services for the Caulfield campus.
The completion of the Caulfield Library refurbishment is planned to coincide with the opening of the proposed Faculty of Law Building, at the earliest in 2011.
Are there plans to upgrade the area known as the campus lawns? (added 28/2/2008)
This area has been previously been affected by the drought and is currently in poor condition. However, a new underground tank has been installed to capture water from building N and grass will be seeded to ensure its regrowth during the year. The full review of the Caulfield Masterplan expected during 2008, will provide a detailed plan for a landscape solution with new seating, paths etc for this central area of the campus. This masterplan review will incorporate feedback from a variety of stakeholders within the University community, including student and staff representatives.
If the move to Caulfield goes ahead what is the likely year and semester of the move? (updated 26/2/2008)
It is anticipated that the project would be completed in early 2011 and the Faculty at Caulfield for the commencement of semester 2, 2011.
What childcare provision is there at Caulfield? (added 22/2/2008)
There is an excellent childcare centre situated in the strip of shops in Derby Road. Monash has priority of access to the centre which currently has a maximum intake of 50 children. To obtain a place at the centre in time for the proposed move of the faculty it is recommended that an application be made in late 2009 or early 2010. If there is a high demand for places from the faculty the university would consider a review of its childcare strategy.
What is the order of construction for the precinct? (added 21/02/2008)
The construction of Lot 7, on the corner of Derby Road and Dandenong Road, will get underway later this year. The next phase of work will include the retail section, the three student accommodation blocks and the proposed Law School building. Lot 6, a commercial office block, will be built either simultaneously or subsequent to the second phase of the development.
How much student accommodation will be provided? (added 21/02/2008)
There will be a total of 612 beds throughout the three student residential buildings. This will comprise 268 one bed, 161 two bed and six three bed apartments. There will be one four bed unit.
Is there a staff swimming pool at Caulfield? (added 21/02/2008)
No, but there are two large public pools nearby. The Caulfield Swim Centre, Moira Avenue, Carnegie (Mel 68 H6) and Harold Holt Swim Centre, Edgar Street, Glen Iris (Mel 59 F8)
Will there be showers available for staff use? (added 21/02/2008)
It is likely the new building will have showers but this will not be confirmed until the detailed design stage of the project.
How will the move to Caulfield affect the Monash Oakleigh Legal Service? (added 21/02/2008)
The proposed move will not directly impact the centre.
Will the new building comply with the Monash Eco-accord? (added 19/2/2008)
Yes. The architects are experienced in dealing with solutions for black and grey water systems, varying mechanical and air solutions as well as passive and solar solutions. Further detail about ecologically sustainable development at Monash is available on the Greening up our Act website.
Will the new building have access for the disabled? (added 19/2/2008)
State legislation requires that all new buildings have access for the disabled.
Are there plans to incorporate electronic white boards in tutorial rooms? (added 19/2/2008)
Consideration will be given to all the latest teaching technology when the design reaches the detailed stage. Staff will be fully consulted.
Will the Research Assistant’s room and the Adaptive Technology room be incorporated in the new building? (added 19/2/2008)
It is planned to provide specific areas for research. The exact locations will be decided at the detailed design stage after consultation has taken place with staff and students.
What are the alternatives to a new building?
It would be necessary to carry out a full refurbishment of the building to lift it to the minimum acceptable standard for a progressive Law School aiming to be one of the top law schools in Australia.
The building would need to be vacated and staff and students would have to be found temporary accommodation at Clayton for at least 15 months.
There is no significant space available at Clayton so that makes the total vacation of the building unachievable.
An alternative strategy would be to carry out a staged option over five years by working on one floor at a time. This would cause serious disruption to the remaining staff and students.
The façade of the building would also need refurbishment and once again this would be disruptive.
A staged refurbishment would also require a substantial rationalisation of the Faculty’s current library provision.
Will there be increased teaching space in the new building?
Yes. It’s planned to have approximately 1800 sq m of teaching space which, it is hoped, will accommodate around 60 per cent of all teaching.
Will the entrance to the Law building be through a Coles supermarket?
No. The supermarket will be underground and have a separate entrance via its own car park and escalators.
Will academic staff have their own offices?
Yes. Consultation with staff will help determine how these offices are configured.
How do I get to Caulfield by public transport?
By train and tram:
The Caulfield Railway Station is adjacent to the campus. All buildings are within three minutes walk of the station.
Four lines stop at the station: Cranbourne, Dandenong, Frankston and Pakenham.
The No. 3 tram from Swanston Street will take you directly to the Caulfield campus.
By bus:
" Bus Route 624 -- Kew, Auburn Railway Station, Caulfield Railway Station, Chadstone Shopping Centre, Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Oakleigh Railway Station.
" Bus Route 900 -- Stud Park Shopping Centre, Waverley Park, Monash University Clayton campus, Huntingdale Station, Oakleigh Railway Station, Chadstone Shopping Centre, Monash University Caulfield campus, Caulfield Railway Station.
Will I be able to transfer my Clayton permit to Caulfield?
Arrangements will be made for the issue of new permits when it is known what month the move will take place.
What about access to buildings?
It will be possible to re-program all existing security cards to allow for access to buildings at Caulfield.
Will the Law Library be integrated with faculty space?
Yes. It is intended that the library should form the “heart” of the faculty building.
Will space be provided for research students?
Special consideration will be given in the design to providing the most suitable spaces for research students.
Are there coffee shops, cafes and restaurants on the Caulfield campus?
This is what the new Monash Village development will provide. The planned shopping plaza will include a range of retail shops, cafes and restaurants as well as banking facilities and a pharmacy.
Is there a gym at Caulfield?
There is one but it is quite small. Planners are currently looking at possible sites for a bigger, better equipped facility.
What other faculties are present at Caulfield?
Arts, Art and Design, Business and Economics, Information Technology and Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
What are the student numbers at Caulfield?
The current total is around 13,000. There are approximately 700 staff.
Will there be a secure place for my bicycle?
The campus provides lockable cages for which there is a small fee. Bike ramps also located throughout the campus.
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