Wintec Annual Report 2009

HIGHLIGHTS
STAYING AHEAD
OF THE GAME
CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON MUCH-
NEEDED HEART FOR AVALON CAMPUS
The second phase of our fi ve year campus
modernisation programme began in 2009,
with groundbreakings at both our Avalon
and city campuses. This phase is being
funded through the sale of surplus land
at our Avalon campus.
Following the popularity of our award-winning
Gallagher Hub, construction began on
a similar student hub at our Avalon campus,
set to open in March 2010. Housing
essential student support services including
computers, a library and health centre as
well as a café, the hub will give the campus
a much-needed heart by providing a central
space for students, staff and visitors to meet,
study and socialise.
HISTORIC FACE OF WINTEC TO GET
NEW LEASE ON LIFE
On our city campus, work started on the
extensive refurbishment of our city-facing
brick building. The $16.5m redevelopment,
scheduled for completion mid-2010, will turn
the building into an ‘A Grade’ commercial
property with structural improvements to
meet current earthquake standards and
compliance with Historic Places Trust
criteria to retain its integrity.
The 1924 iconic brick exterior is being
retained while the interior is being converted
into a state-of-the-art, sustainable
environment for students, staff, businesses
and visitors.
The ground fl oor will house a public café,
while the fi rst fl oor will be home to Wintec’s
hairdressing and beauty salons as well as
a function and meeting space. A business
hub will be located on the second fl oor
with commercial tenants including leading
Hamilton business agencies the Waikato
Chamber of Commerce and Opportunity
Hamilton. A glass atrium will provide
a stunning venue for functions (up to 350
people seated), from school balls and
student events to hosting trade delegations
and Wintec graduation ceremonies.
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