We’re excited to share that over the summer holidays, the College began construction of the Student Hub, located behind the Main Administration building between the Middle and Senior School campuses. This project is the first step in delivering the Performing Arts Precinct outlined in our Master Plan to 2040, supporting the growth of our school and its facilities.

Important Information for Families:

• Traffic Impact:
• The D Ring road behind the Main Admin building is closed (Emergency vehicle access only.)
• If you need to pick up a student from the Health Centre, please park in the Main Admin carpark and walk down the hill to collect your child.
• Site Access:
• The construction site is out-of-bounds for all staff, students, and visitors.
• We kindly ask all families to respect the fencing and safety measures in place.

Project Details:

• The Student Hub will house:
• Our Library
• New Classrooms
• Student Support Services
• Administration staff
• Monthly updates will be shared on the WestMAC website and social media. The build will be documented with a Timelapse camera.

The completion date for this project will be shared in future updates. We’re looking forward to seeing the many benefits this new facility will bring to our students and community.

Thank you for your support and cooperation as we navigate this exciting new chapter for WestMAC!

View an expanded PDF map of the College with renovation and traffic updates. 

Campus Traffic Updates

As you prepare to return to the College next week, please note the following traffic changes that may impact drop-off and pick-up routines:

1. Keswick Road and Wulkuraka Connection Road Intersection Upgrades
Ipswich City Council is installing traffic lights at this intersection to improve safety. The project commenced on 9 December 2024 and is scheduled for completion by late March 2025.

• • Traffic management will be onsite from 7am to 5pm daily for cars using the Keswick Road, Wulkuraka Connection Road and Butterfield Road intersection.
  • Traffic will operate as a one-way shuttle flow during the works and managed by traffic controllers.
  • Access to the College via Bartholomeusz Gates won’t be restricted.
  • A reduced speed limit of 40 km/h will apply.
  • Traffic controllers will manage lane closures and pedestrian crossings during work hours.

2. Keswick Road Courts Upgrade
Completion of this project has been delayed due to wet weather and is now expected by late-February (subject to further weather delays). This will continue to affect traffic flow around the Junior and Middle School pick-up zones and campus exits onto Keswick Road.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to enhance campus facilities and road safety.

For further information please contact Jim Barry, Director of Business Services.