Annual Report 2005 - Publications Unit - The University of Western ...

Capital WorksDuring 2005, in line with the University’s Capital Asset Management Plan, the University spent$49.6 million on capital projects and infrastructure, and $2.6 million on minor works projects,including refurbishments to accommodate new courses, research and collaborations withindustry.A key acquisition by the University was a site at Claremont, previously owned by Edith Cowan University.The purpose of this acquisition was to accommodate the establishment of a foundation college andprovide the University with an opportunity for future expansion.A new Physical Sciences Library is planned which will provide an additional 5,723 m 2 of space toconsolidate a number of scattered collections into a single facility as well as enable faculty expansion.Major projects completed during 2005Project Estimated Actual total Date oftotal cost ($m) cost ($m) completionThe University Club of Western Australia 21.000 21.916 February 2005Molecular and Chemical Sciences Building 61.000 61.759 January 2005Water Sports Complex 1.750 2.170 1 May 2005Third Swimming Pool 2.362 2.554 April 2005Claremont site acquisition n/a 15.319 May 2005Major projects that were in progress at 31 December 2005Project Estimated Actual cost Expectedtotal cost to complete year of($m) ($m) completionBiomedical Research Facilities 2 24.000 3 22.409 2006Physical Sciences Library 32.000 31.992 20081Additional main transformer was required2Previously referred to as Small Animal Facilities3Estimated cost increased due to extended timeline in getting planning approval by external agency19