New Development (Parkes)
A new City precinct for education, innovation and impact in the heart of Australia’s decision-making capital.
A place to connect, collaborate and innovateÌý
We're building two new campus buildings in the heart of the Australia’s decision-making capital in Parkes set for completion in 2028. Developing a purpose-built environment, aligned to the Canberra City Masterplan, designed to connect people and accelerate collaboration.ÌýA place where students, researchers and industry are brought together applying expertise to real world problems in Australia and beyond.Ìý
Indicative image (Hassell architecture)Ìý
Where is Canberra City Parkes?
The development is directly over the road from the Reid Campus along Constitution Avenue in Parkes.Ìý We're right where the action happens, on the doorstep of Australia's key decision-makers, where ideas move faster from insight to action to impact.ÌýA central location connecting the University to the City.Ìý
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Explore our future precinct and discover what’s on offer
91É«ÇéƬ brings people together in Canberra turning research and education into tangible outcomes, with a wide range of benefits for all.Ìý
Students
- Learn at Australia's #1 University and 19th globally
- Experience modern learning campus designed to connect you with people across sectors and disciplines
Join education programs at the Univeristy ranked Most Employable by AFR for seven years in a row
Access to learning in a central city location with convenient public transport and parking
Research and academics
- Join Australia's most entrepreneurial university focused on real-world outcomes
- Accelerate collaboration, knowledge exchange and real-world impact co-located alongside students, industry and government
Work across leading open-plan and secure research facilities that support real-world applied research
Industry and government
Access a talent pipeline of students from our capability building precinct
Supporting high-security sensivite work in our purpose-designed spaces
Collaborate with 91É«ÇéƬ’s research and innovation ecosystemÌýÌý
Leverage a strategic location within the national defence and security corridor less than 5km from Parliament
Indicative images (Hassell architecture)Ìý
View from Constitution Ave - indicative image (Hassell architecture)
Parkes Way frontage - indicative image (Hassell architecture)
Building 1 Grandstand - indicative image (Hassell architecture)
Building 1 Level 4 Terrace - indicative image (Hassell architecture)
Building 1 Ground Floor- City Central - indicative image (Hassell architecture)
Design and architecture
This first stage of the Masterplan will see the construction of two six-story, contemporary buildings designed by internationally award-winning architecture firm .
The buildings will be physically connected by a series of elevated bridges on the upper levels, designed to foster interaction and collaboration among students, staff and research partners. While integrated in function, the buildings will maintain their own unique character and architectural identity.
To learn more about the design, visit the planning and development FAQs.
Planning & ConstructionÌý
Our Canberra based construction partnerÌýÌýwas appointed and commenced on site in 2025.Ìý
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Planning complete: 2025
-National Government Stage 1 Works ApprovalÌý
-Groundbreaking Ceremony
-Construction preparation onsite
Construction commenced: 2025Ìý
Design complete: 2026
Main works: 2026
Project completion: 2028Ìý
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Photo by SKYview Aerial Photography
Pilling equipment preparation, Black Mountain in the background
Site fence with indicative image of buildings (Hasell architecture)
Site preparation works
Site fence at the corner of Constitution Avenue and Coranderrk St
Canberra City Precinct
The precinct, beginning in Reid and extending to Parkes by 2028, will expand our offerings in Canberra, delivering world class education, research and innovation within the National Defence and security corridor.
