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Building Works

In 2020, the College completed the construction of the extension to the Peter Canon Performing Arts Centre (PAC). The building was officially handed back in October and as a result of COVID-19 was used sparingly and at a much-reduced capacity during the latter part of the year. The actual works involved an extension to the existing cantilever section over the quadrangle. Now completed the seating capacity of the PAC has been increased from 260 to 350, thus enabling full year level assemblies to be staged in the facility. The cost of the project was approximately $1.3M and a portion of the costs were supported by the highly successful Every Boy, Every Dream capital fund raising appeal. During the year a much-needed display screen/scoreboard was fitted to the Joseph Centre for use on Zampatti Oval. Originally costs were to be shared between the College, St Joseph’s Cricket Club and our Old Collegians. However, thanks to the generosity of the College Foundation who were seeking a project to support linked to their 25th Year celebrations, the project costs were actually split between the Foundation, our Old Collegians and St Joseph’s Cricket Club. The screen gives the College a highly visible display and scoreboard capabilities perfect for school sports days as well as school cricket and football matches. It also offers flexibility in providing another option of a large scale meeting space for student gatherings. Designs were finalized for the building of a Pavilion on Carey Oval in 2020 however a VCAT hearing was required. The hearing, initially set for March, was also impacted by COVID-19 and postponed to November. After a successful hearing decision in favour of the College, a building permit was granted and this project will commence in 2021. The project will provide much needed male and female change room facilities in this area of the College. The design also incorporates a kitchenette and classroom learning space. The cost of the project is anticipated to be approximately $1.3M. The second major project for completion in 2021 will be classrooms on the bottom floor of the Peter Chanel Centre. These will include general classrooms and a purpose-built STEM area to support the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths. This project will be put out for tender in the early part of 2021 with completion of the project expected in the latter half of the year in readiness for 2022. The anticipated cost of the project is $2.5M and the completion of this building then plays a vital role in providing spaces necessary to assist us to move through the next stages of our Master Plan. The updated Master Plan was presented to the College Advisory Council in May 2020.

Andrew Dowd, Business Manager

Peter Cannon Performing Arts Centre Building Works Peter Cannon Performing Arts Centre Building Works Zampatti Oval Digital Scoreboard

A wide angle view of the completed PAC A wide angle view of the completed PAC