Please be advised the REDROOM (21C) will be temporarily closed for essential works.
Affected Areas
- REDROOM, all spaces
When
- November 2024 – March 2025, site conditions permitting
Work details
The REDROOM will be temporarily closed from end of trade on Friday 25 October 2024 for about 4 months while essential safety works are carried out at the venue.
The work involves the safe removal of asbestos. While it is safely contained, the asbestos needs to be removed in preparation for stage one of the complex redevelopment in late 2025.
The removal works are planned to commence from Monday 4 November 2024 and are expected to be finished in March 2025, site conditions permitting.
Access during this time will be restricted to authorised contractors only.
The majority of the works have been scheduled for the summer break as it is usually a quieter period.
UQU is working through the details of the temporary closure with staff, patrons and suppliers.
The safety of our community is paramount during these works and asbestos removal will be carried out safely by licenced professionals in line with relevant legislation.
Safety measures will include construction management plans, protective equipment, signage and barricades. Any material containing asbestos will be wrapped before being removed from the building for disposal.
Work will be inside the Red Room and disruption in the vicinity is unlikely. The Union Complex will remain open, as well as other spaces in Building 21C, including the lift, conference centre and student services. The rear emergency stairs will be restricted to emergency use only.
Vehicle access to Union Road and Campbell Place and parking in the area will continue, noting there may be increased movement of trucks and noise levels from time to time.
The work will be carried out Mondays to Saturdays between 6:30am and 6:30pm, with Sunday works as required.
Contact
Please contact pfassist@pf.uq.edu.au with queries about the works.
Please contact uqunion@uqu.com.au for venue enquiries.
We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding during this time.