Centre for Better Health Futures, Charles Darwin University
Raising the benchmark for health training infrastructure in Northern Australia
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has unveiled its new health teaching and training facility, the $30.8 million Centre for Better Health Futures. The centre is a landmark three-story facility located at CDU’s Casuarina campus.
It will support the Territory’s first medical program and upgraded facilities for nursing, paramedicine, and allied health training.
Spantech was engaged by SHAPE Australia to manufacture and supply a key feature of the building - the Spantech Longreach roof.
The Spantech Longreach roof seamlessly integrates with a large atrium-style skylight to connect the two buildings that comprise this modern facility.
The forty-nine metre Longreach roofing profiles were rolled on site and craned into place. This process reduced material use and made the installation more efficient.
Project funding includes $15 million from the Australian Government, with CDU contributing $15.8 million.
The centre will officially open to students in the first quarter of 2026.
Client
Charles Darwin University
Location
Darwin, NT, Australia
Designers
Concept Design: Ashford Lamaya / DWP
Final Design: Hames Sharley / Studio BE
Builder
Shape Australia
Spantech Scope
Roofing supplier
Products
Longreach 650
Video and photos
Provided by Shape Australia
