The place to be

Deputy Chair of Council, James Bufton DipFM94'. Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP, Principal Andrew Baker

State Minister for Agriculture, The Hon. Mary-Ann Thomas MP opened the new accommodation wing on Wednesday 5th June 2022. The additional 30 bedrooms make a total of 153 rooms on campus. The College is grateful to the Victorian State Government for providing $2.5M in funding under the Agricultural Colleges’ Modernisation Program.

Over recent years, there have been many students required to live in off-campus accommodation due to insufficient beds on campus. With this build complete, the focus is now on accommodation for a further 40 beds. The proposed building will include a laundry, two common rooms, storage and bedrooms, similar to the 30-bedroom building. It will be situated at the northern end of the site, allowing easy access to the dining room and to lecture facilities. It is expected to cost $10M. Thank you to Deputy Principal, Tony McMeel for his work behind the scenes and for commissioning our beautiful glass artwork, Sunrise Sunset, from Wathaurong Glass and Arts.

For opportunities to support the next planned accommodation contact Winks Gubbins foundation@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au