Australian owned property developer and contractor Built has started construction on a new landmark research and knowledge precinct in Liverpool.
With its sustainable architecture and state-of-the-art facilities, the final stage of Liverpool Civic Place – to be named Helix Hub – features a cutting-edge vertical university and life sciences building that will serve as a catalyst for innovation and enterprise, a bridge between health, education, research, and business, and a benchmark for smart, sustainable development.
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has reinforced its commitment to Liverpool Civic Place by securing an additional 11,300sqm in the precinct’s final stage.
This is in addition to the 6,000sqm UOW has already committed to occupying within Liverpool Civic Tower from 2026.
This continued expansion of its educational facilities in Liverpool underscores UOW’s dedication to delivering world-class education and research in South West Sydney.
Earlier today UOW vice-chancellor and president Professor G.Q. Max Lu joined the federal member for Hughes, David Moncrieff MP, as well as representatives from Built and Liverpool City Council, at a sod turning ceremony to mark the start of the final stage of construction at the landmark Liverpool Civic Place development.
“This is about giving students in South West Sydney access to world-class education where they live and work,” Prof Lu said.
“Liverpool is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions and we are proud to be part of its future. Our new campus will put students at the centre, strengthen our local social and economic impact, and create exciting opportunities through partnerships with the community that will help shape the region’s future.
“We have seen a 134 per cent increase in completed applications for our Liverpool campus compared to this time last year.
“This strong growth in applications shows the vital role our Liverpool campus will play in expanding access to higher education and deepening UOW’s commitment to the region.”
Set to play a central role in shaping the future of Liverpool, the 17-storey facility includes:
- 11 storeys of university floor space, to be occupied by UOW, to deliver cutting-edge education and research programs.
- 5 storeys of life-sciences enabled and flexible workspace fostering innovation and collaboration.
- Liverpool’s first 9-storey co-living building, replacing the previously approved hotel building.
- A 3-storey basement to better meet parking and servicing needs.
- A public through site link connecting Scott and Terminus Streets, along with landscaping and public domain improvements.
- Ground floor retail activating Scott Street and the internal laneway.
The development will further activate Liverpool’s city centre, catalysing economic growth, enhancing housing diversity, and expanding opportunities for collaboration between education, research, and industry.
Its proximity to Liverpool Station ensures seamless connectivity and accessibility for students, researchers, and the wider community.
Speaking at the sod turning event, Jono Cottee, development director at Built, said the final stage represents a significant step in Liverpool’s transformation into a hub for education and innovation.
“Built is proud to deliver this state-of-the-art education and research facility, marking a transformative moment for Liverpool and South West Sydney.
“This project not only reinforces Liverpool’s position as a centre of education and innovation but also delivers critical infrastructure to meet the needs of the region’s rapidly growing community,” Mr Cottee said.
“By partnering with the University of Wollongong and co-locating world-class education and life sciences facilities, adjacent to Liverpool’s first co-living building, Built is ensuring Liverpool remains a vibrant, liveable, and connected city.
“This development will generate new economic activity and provide housing options that support people working where they live, strengthening Liverpool’s position as a dynamic urban centre,” he said.