Expressions of interest open for CDU city campus development
Expressions of interest opened for organisations to tender on the design and development of what was then referred to as the Darwin Education and Civic Precinct.
27 November 2019
17 July 2020
NAIF loan for new campus receives full approval
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) fully approves a loan of up to $150M to support the University’s growth. A public benefit assessment forecasts that this project will boost Darwin’s economy by $599M over a 30-year period through increased urbanisation and economic activity.
17 July 2020
24 September 2020
Design tender goes live
CDU advertises for a Principal Design Consultant and sub-consultants to progress the project through the design development and construction documentation phases.
14 October 2020
Groundworks commence
Construction begins on the $240M Education and Community Precinct, creating jobs and stimulating the NT economy.
14 October 2020
16 August 2021
Excavation for main building completed ahead of schedule
Excavation of the ECP was completed ahead of schedule, involving the digging of a 73-metre-wide, 71-metre-long hole to a depth of seven metres to accommodate a two-level basement carpark.
27 August 2021
Final design unveiled
The final designs for the ECP reveal a striking facade designed to provide the best solar access to the heritage-listed boab tree and will be the new home of the CDU Library and Library & Archives NT.
27 August 2021
10 December 2021
2,700 cubic metre slab successfully poured
Major milestone reached with the pouring of the basement slab. The 2,700 cubic metre slab formed the base of the two-level underground carpark. With the pouring of the slab, the risks presented by the upcoming wet season are significantly reduced.
9 June 2023
Super structure works completed and celebrated
A topping-out ceremony is held onsite to celebrate the completion of super structure works. This significant milestone was honoured with the gift of a tree, as per tradition.
9 June 2023
3 June 2024
Student accommodation announced
CDU announces plans to build accommodation expected to house around 350 students, located at 56 Wood Street, across the road from Danala | Education and Community Precinct.
5 October 2024
Danala | Education and Community Precinct officially opens its doors
After more than 550,000 work hours, Charles Darwin University officially opens the doors of its new city campus, with Federal Minister for Infrastructure, the Hon Catherine King MP, in attendance to cut the ribbon and unveil the plaque.
5 October 2024