Campus Developments

It’s an exciting time of transformation at Monash University, with a number of major developments completed or underway. These developments form part of our Monash Masterplan to create a vibrant, inclusive and engaging campus experience for all students, staff and visitors.

Some of these projects will have impacts on Monash University Accommodation due to proximity and other factors. These projects and their impact on the residential community are outlined by campus below.

Clayton campus developments

The Monash Station, to be located at the corner of Normanby and Howleys roads, will provide greater connectivity and access for students, staff, industry, government and visitors to the Clayton campus and Monash Technology Precinct.

The Monash Station will encourage connection and collaboration, attracting world class talent to live, work, study and visit the Clayton campus and surrounding Precinct.
What works are planned?
Construction will be completed in stages and is expected to take approximately seven years. Disruption at surface level is expected to be shorter than the overall construction time.

Main works will begin in 2025 and will involve boring two twin tunnels under Clayton campus, excavation of the station box and construction of the station, including constructing above-ground structures, road and path upgrades and landscaping.
Trains will be running by 2035.
The Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) will continue to provide detailed information on upcoming works to Monash University, which will be distributed to relevant students and staff.
Please see the Monash University SRLA works updates webpage for the latest information and impacts
Will I still be able to park in the resident parking adjacent to Roberts and Richardson Halls?
Yes, the Residential Car Park (RC6) will still be available for residents with valid vPermits. Access and the number of parking spots available may be temporarily disrupted during SRL works.
Will construction noise disturb my studies?
To mitigate the potential impacts of future works at the SRL site, Monash University Accommodation hall upgrades will occur from the end of 2024 and Monash University Accommodation will communicate with residents well in advance of any scheduled works. To minimise disruptions for residents, our aim is to schedule enhancements during times when the halls are unoccupied, where possible.
The SRLA and its contractors continue to work with the University to minimise any noise impacts from the works. Contractors must develop and adhere to a Construction Environmental Management Plan to control the impacts of construction, including noise, dust, vibration and traffic.
Additional information:
Over the summer 2025/2026 period bedroom refurbishments and window upgrades are scheduled to take place within:
- Farrer Hall
- Howitt Hall
- Richardson Hall
- Roberts Hall
In order to complete these upgrades over the summer, scaffolding will be installed on the outside of the buildings in September 2025 and will remain in-place until the works are completed.
Bedrooms upgrades
Significant upgrades of the bedrooms in the Hall of Residence will include:
- Replacement of wardrobe with new laminate and soft closed drawers.
- New built in desk
- New coloured pin board
- New overhead shelving
- New privacy and full block out blinds
- Hard wired and wall mounted fan
- New clothes airer Upgraded power points
- Full paint
These works may cause noise disruptions to other halls in close proximity, however the majority of these works are scheduled outside of the Residential Contract period, during the summer to reduce any impacts on residents.
The bedroom refurbishment schedule is:
Window upgrades
Across Farrer, Howitt, Roberts and Richardson Halls, around 750 windows will be upgraded over the summer, between December 2025 and January 2026, to help mitigate the noise impacts of the construction of the Suburban Rail Loop which is in close proximity to the Residential Village and will be an active construction site, both day and night and on weekends, over the coming years.
Due to ongoing building upgrade works and the planned construction of new student accommodation at the Clayton campus, the number of residential car parking spaces in the Clayton Residential Village will be temporarily reduced at times to accommodate project requirements.
Residents are reminded that parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are not allocated or guaranteed. As outlined in the Parking Conditions, Monash University Accommodation cannot guarantee a parking space or the security of vehicles parked in residential car parks.
Over the next few years the Clayton Urban Community halls will have significant upgrades of the apartments including:
- Replacement of cooktops with induction stovetops with auto cut-off features
- New rangehoods
- Fresh paint
- New carpet
These works may cause some minimal noise disruptions to other halls in close proximity, however the majority of these works are scheduled outside of the Residential Contract period, during the summer to reduce any impacts on residents. Residents should consider that annual maintenance takes place during the summer period and, as a result, services provided to Residents are reduced and Residents may be required to move to alternate accommodation.
The refurbishment schedule is:
- Briggs Hall - Complete
- Jackomos Hall - Summer 2025/2026
- Campbell Hall - TBC
- Holman Hall - TBC
- Logan Hall - TBC
- Turner Hall - TBC
New student accommodation is being developed in the North East Precinct of the Clayton campus, alongside College Walk and north of Jock Marshall Reserve. Set to enhance the on-campus living experience and expand capacity, this 252-bed hall underscores our commitment to providing high-quality, sustainable, and modern residential spaces for students.
Project timeline
- Construction is expected to begin in Q1 2026.
- Completion is expected by mid-2027.
For more details please visit the dedicated webpage

Peninsula campus developments

From 2025, the Samada Street units are scheduled for refurbishment with significant upgrades including:
- Fresh paint
- Replacement of carpet
- Replacement of hard floor coverings
- Kitchen renovations
- Bathroom renovations
Two units will be refurbished at a time until all 12 units are complete.
These works will cause some noise disruptions to the other units in close proximity, however works will be planned as best as possible, to reduce any impacts on residents.

If you have any questions regarding developments on-campus or any impacts on the residential community please contact: mrs-mmo@monash.edu

Campus Developments

Clayton campus developments

What works are planned?

Will I still be able to park in the resident parking adjacent to Roberts and Richardson Halls?

Will construction noise disturb my studies?

Additional information:

Bedrooms upgrades

Window upgrades

Peninsula campus developments