Author: Michelle Dawson

At Richard Crookes Constructions, we take immense pride in our footprint across the tertiary education sector, delivering research and teaching environments that enhance student life and drive innovation. Our expertise in complex educational projects brings learning spaces to life, including: 

UTS Central A $307 million landmark featuring the revolutionary ‘Hive Super Lab’, flexible teaching spaces, and innovative library facilities that transformed the university precinct. 

Sydney Biomedical Accelerator – A groundbreaking 36,000sqm integrated health, education and research precinct that will house over 1,200 researchers tackling Australia’s most complex health challenges. 

School of Life, Earth and Environment Sciences (LEES) – A $64 million sustainable research facility featuring state-of-the-art ‘superlabs’ and teaching spaces, delivered within a live university environment. 

University of Newcastle BioResources Building – A $30 million biomedical and bioresearch facility featuring PC2 facilities, delivered in a live university environments two months ahead of schedule. 

As we look ahead, we’re excited to continue partnering with Australia’s leading educational institutions to create spaces where future discoveries and innovations will flourish. Our track record in delivering transformative tertiary education projects is a legacy we’re proud to build upon. 

“We are deeply grateful to our valued project partners, stakeholders and collaborators,” Centurion Corporation Limited. 

Celebrating the topping out of EPIISOD Macquarie Park – a purpose-built 732-bed, 15-storey student accommodation tower delivered in partnership with AJC.

Special guests included:  

• His Excellency Mr Anil Kumar Nayar, High Commissioner of Singapore to Australia 

• Mr David Loh and Mr Han Seng Juan, Joint Chairmen of Centurion Corporation Ltd 

• Mr Wong Kok Hoe, Deputy Chairman of Centurion Corporation Ltd 

• Mr Kong Chee Min, CEO of Centurion Corporation Ltd 

• Ms Torie Brown, Executive Director of Student Accommodation, Property Council of Australia 

This project is an exceptional endorsement for our team’s student accommodation building capacities, and will be ready for move-ins for the upcoming AY2026 Semester 1. 

Proudly delivering the Temora Hospital Redevelopment in partnership with Health Infrastructure. 

The completed infrastructure will deliver new health facilities and upgraded health services including:  

• An Emergency Department 

• Inpatient Unit for flexible use for medical, surgical, rehabilitation, maternity and palliative care patients 

• Birthing and nursery 

• Operating theatre and procedure room 

• Allied health and ambulatory clinics  

NAIDOC Week 2025 

To celebrate NAIDOC Week, a smoking ceremony was held at the Integrated Mental Health Complex (IMHC) construction site. Over 100 guests attended, with the event livestreamed to RCC projects and offices across NSW, QLD and the ACT. 

Designed with input from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and guided by connecting with Country principles, the IMHC will be a culturally safe and inclusive space. 

Dharug Elder Uncle Colin Locke led the Welcome to Country, joined by Liame Harte from our Indigenous advisory partner Tika. Local Dharug artist Leanne Watson contributed a custom artwork reflecting the connection between Country, community and the IMHC, which will be displayed in the site office. 

The project’s procurement strategy supports Aboriginal participation. Nearby childcare centres received culturally themed books illustrated by Leanne Watson to support early learning about First Nations Culture.