Road and building updates
The Property and Facilities Division is responsible for the construction, refurbishment and maintenance of UQ property, facilities and grounds.
Keep up to date on major building works, road works and closures, events and shutdown disruptions on UQ sites.
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St Lucia
Please be aware of upcoming water main works at Walcott Street as part of construction of the new student residence complex.
A trial water shutdown will occur on Monday 13 July, ahead of main works scheduled for Monday 20 July.
Affected areas
- UQ Warehouse (Building 99)
- P1-4 Carparks including P3 end of trip facilities (Building 98B)
- Glasshouses (Buildings 88L, 88K,88J, 88H, 88G, 88E, 88N, 89C, 88O, 89E)
- Boating and Diving Facility (Building 89F)
- University Regiment
When
- Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
- Times 9am – 10am
Work details
Affected areas are expected to experience a temporary water outage of up to 1 hour, which will impact taps, showers and toilet facilities.
Nearest bathroom facilities are located at:
- Hartley Teakle (Building 83)
- Community Garden (Building 99B)
Nearest water refill station is located at:
- Community Garden (Building 99B)
For alternative water refill and bathroom facilities across campus, you can also refer to UQ Maps.
No water outage is expected for neighbouring properties. If any properties experience an unexpected water outage or other issues, please contact Senior Project Manager Jad Mujagic on 0450 100 121 or j.mujagic@uq.edu.au.
Once the trial is completed, a follow up notification will be sent next week to confirm details for the main works which are scheduled for Monday 20 July from 6 to 9am.
The project team is also writing directly to impacted areas.
Project details
UQ is building a second student residence complex at its St Lucia campus, which will provide an additional 1,020 student accommodation places on campus.
The new complex, scheduled to open for Semester 2 2027, will be operated by UQ Res.
Contact
More information and updates will be provided via the Road and Building updates webpage.
- Urgent enquiries: Senior Project Manager Jad Mujagic, 0450 100 121, j.mujagic@uq.edu.au.
- General project enquiries: srp2@uq.edu.au
There will be temporary traffic and pedestrian changes along University Drive, St Lucia, as part of site establishment and mobilisation works for the Mayne Hall restoration project.
Affected areas
- University Drive, St Lucia
When
- Start: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
- Finish: Approximately three weeks after the start date
- Times 6.00am – 6.00pm
Work details
To allow for concreting activities, a section of University Drive will be temporary closed (closest to Mayne Hall), with a stop-go arrangement and traffic controllers in place to ensure the safe movement of vehicles.
A new footpath will be installed along the western side of the upper Forgan Smith Lawn, along with temporary pedestrian crossings across University Drive to maintain safe pedestrian access throughout the project.
The existing site offices at the Mayne Hall site will be temporarily relocated by crane to the upper Forgan Smith Lawn for approximately a week and returned to their original location once the works are complete. There will be elevated construction noise and vehicle movements during these works, including delivery vehicles, flatbed trucks and crane operations.
Project details
These works are part of the Mayne Hall restoration project, aimed at returning the building into a space for keynote lectures, music performances and graduations.
Contact
Chris Wilson, Project Manager (P&F):
- Call: 0487 034 291
- Email: chris.wilson@uq.edu.au
The University will host the July 2026 graduations at St Lucia from Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July 2026, with set up and pack down activities to occur in the week before and after.
Outlined below are details of the affected areas on campus, including parking and road closures.
Affected areas
Graduation ceremonies will be held in the UQ Centre followed by post-ceremony celebrations in the Great Court.
As a result, the following areas are likely to see an increase in activity and will be subject to some traffic restrictions:
We kindly request that noise, vehicle movement, and construction works in and around the affected areas be reduced to prevent disruptions.
During graduations, it will not be possible to accommodate other events and functions in Campbell Place, the Great Court or on the Forgan Smith lawns.
Road closures
As per previous years, road closures will be in place during graduations. These road closures are essential to reduce the risks associated with the large number of people and suppliers on campus.
Below is an outline of the affected roads that will be closed from Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July 2026 (inclusive):
- Vehicle access to the Great Court will be closed for the week of graduations, including times between individual ceremonies.
- UQ Security will manage access for authorised and emergency vehicles only.
- Union Road will be fully closed to vehicles during the graduation ceremonies period.
- UQ Security will manage access for authorised and emergency vehicles only.
If vehicle access to these areas is required during this period, please contact UQ Principal Events Officer Andrea Roper as soon as possible: andrea.roper@uq.edu.au.
Parking changes
There will be a number of temporary changes to parking on campus from Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July 2026 (inclusive), details as follows:
- Several car parks in Mansfield Place will be reserved for suppliers.
- Access to P10 UQ Centre Carpark and P10 Synthetic Fields Carpark will be via Sir William MacGregor Drive only.
P10 Aquatic Centre Carpark (outdoor) is permanently closed to enable construction of the new UQ Sport Fitness Centre.
Accessibility parking is available at P10 UQ Centre Carpark, Mansfield Place, University Drive, Slip Road and Staff House Road. For more information, see the accessible parking webpage.
Action needed
Where possible, we would be grateful if you could reschedule activities that may be impacted by the road closures and events occurring during graduations.
Please forward this information to external partners, clients and stakeholders who may be affected.
If you have any queries, please contact UQ Principal Events Officer Andrea Roper: andrea.roper@uq.edu.au.
If you would like further details on the ceremony schedule, please see the graduation webpage.
From Monday 17 November 2025 there will be parking and traffic changes on Keith Street, St Lucia, to allow for works at the Playhouse Childcare Centre.
This includes intermittent road closures along Keith Street at various stages of works. During these times, a Stop/Go traffic arrangement will be in place to maintain safe traffic flow. A permit for these works has been approved by Brisbane City Council (RC-4061-3).
In addition, the undercover P7 carpark (approximately 30 bays) will be closed for approximately 12 months while works are underway.
The outdoor P7 carpark will remain open to the community.
Affected areas and details
- Traffic control will be in place on Keith Street, St Lucia
- The undercover carpark under the Playhouse will be closed
- The footpath on one side of Keith Street will be closed. For safety, pedestrians will be directed to use the opposite side.
When
Monday 17 November (for approximately 12 months)
Contact
For any enquiries, contact PF Assist:
- Email: pfassist@pf.uq.edu.au
- Call: (07) 3365 2222
The University and UQ Union (UQU) are working together on a staged redevelopment of the Union Complex at St Lucia.
Early works to refurbish Building 21C will begin in November 2025. The University and its contractor are working closely with the UQU to coordinate early works and minimise impacts as much as possible.
This page will be updated with information about any parking, traffic and pedestrian changes as works progress.
Affected areas
- Building 21C, Union Complex and surrounding areas (excluding the REDROOM and Building 21C lift which are open).
When
- Early works: From late November 2025 to mid-2026.
- Work will be carried out between 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (Saturday works as required).
Details and mitigation
Pedestrian access
- Pedestrian access to all three levels of the Union Complex will remain open via the Building 21C lift and stairs.
- There may be times when the stairs need to be closed temporarily, and pedestrian detours will be signed in advance.
- Access to the Building 21C lift and REDROOM will be maintained at all times.
- The stairs in front of the Schonell Theatre (level 2) will be closed and form part of the work site.
Parking and travel
- The motorcycle parking zone and reserved car parking zone outside Building 21C will be closed as these areas will become part of the work site.
- Alternative accessible (PWD) car parks are available at the end of Staff House Road or underneath the UQ Centre. For alternative locations and maps, visit the accessible parking page.
- End of trip facilities in 21C will remain open for the majority of works and notification will be provided ahead of a temporary closure in 2026.
- The open-air bicycle rack, bike repair station and bench seats outside the entrance to the Union Complex will be removed during the Stage 1 works. Visit Cycling at UQ for alternative bike racks and repair stations.
Construction management
- There will be increased truck movements via Union Road and Campbell Place.
- Traffic control and signage will be in place as part of a traffic management plan to ensure the safe movement of pedestrians and road users, in coordination with construction for the new Fitness Centre.
- Safety measures will include construction management plans, protective equipment, signage and barricades. Any asbestos-containing material will be wrapped before being removed from the building for disposal and managed in accordance with legislative requirements.
Contacts
For construction questions, contact projectcomms@uq.edu.au
From Monday 10 November to early 2026, areas of the UQ Sport Athletics Centre will be closed for scheduled refurbishment works.
The athletics track and outdoor training facilities will remain open to the community throughout this period.
Affected areas and details
- The grandstand, function and administration rooms, canteen, and accessible toilets will be closed for refurbishment (works will be completed in stages)
When
- Monday 10 November to early 2026
- Works will be carried out from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (Saturday works as required)
More information
- A temporary kiosk at the lower ground entry will be open for payments
- The toilets near Upbeat Café will remain available
Contact
- For any enquiries, contact UQ Sport.
UQ Sport Fitness Centre construction
UQ is building a new multi-level UQ Sport Fitness Centre as part of its 35-hectare Sport and Recreation Precinct at St Lucia.
During construction, there will be a number of parking, traffic and pedestrian changes in the area. Works will begin from 30 June 2025, with expected completion in 2027.
Affected areas
- The P10 Aquatic Centre Carpark is permanently closed.
- All vehicles entering and exiting the P10 UQ Centre and Synthetic Playing Fields Carpark must use Sir William MacGregor Drive. Vehicle access via Union Road is no longer available.
- Two accessible (PWD) car parks have been temporarily relocated to the front of the UQ Sport Aquatic Centre on Union Road. During main construction, these are expected to be moved to the P10 UQ Centre Carpark due to increased truck movements. Alternative PWD car parks are also available at the P10 UQ Centre and P10 Synthetic Fields Carparks. For alternative locations and maps, visit the accessible parking page.
- A section of the P10 UQ Centre Carpark will be allocated to Aquatic Centre customers.
- Pedestrian access from the P10 UQ Centre Carpark to Union Road, including the UQ Sport Aquatic Centre, is via the stairs or lift in the UQ Centre Carpark and signage is in place.
- A section of car parks along Sir William MacGregor Drive will be closed when required as a truck loading zone.
- Some red zone car parks along Blair Drive have been permanently changed to yellow zone, 2-hour parking (zone number 1472400) to support short-term parking access near the Aquatic Centre.
- A temporary workspace has been established in a fenced-off area in front of the HMBS building. Temporary pedestrian detours will be in place between Union Road and Blair Drive, though access between Union Road and Blair Drive will always remain open. Pedestrians should follow the signage in the area.
When
- From 30 June 2025, ongoing until 2027
- Work will be carried out from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (Saturday works as required)
Details and mitigation
- We acknowledge the impact on people who park in this area and are reviewing parking options across the campus to optimise availability.
- A 5 minute passenger drop off zone has been introduced on Blair Drive for Aquatic Centre users.
- A section of the P10 UQ Centre car park will be allocated to Aquatic Centre users and signage will be put in place (please be aware this allocation may change during major events).
- Traffic control and signage will be in place as part of a traffic management plan to ensure the safe movement of pedestrians and road users.
- A construction management plan will be in place to ensure safety and minimise noise, dust, vibration and other disruptions as much as possible.
- Notifications will be provided to neighbouring buildings and UQ Sport members ahead of works commencing.
- As construction progresses, there will be changes to traffic and pedestrian access on Union Road. Updates will be published here and notifications will be provided to nearby stakeholders prior to these changes.
Map
This map provides an overview of parking, traffic and pedestrian changes in the area. It will be updated as construction progresses.
Fitness Centre construction, Phase 1
Contacts
- For construction questions, contact projectcomms@uq.edu.au
- Contact UQ Sport for membership or other facilities information