Our College campus continues to evolve to meet the needs of our community
As part of Iona’s commitment to providing a quality Catholic education, it is important that the College continues to invest in the provision of high-quality, purpose-built facilities. We are delighted to share an update on some of the significant works happening this year.
Chapel Renovations
The Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel is a prominent and central building in the landscape of the College campus.
It is a spiritual home for students where mass is celebrated daily, with each House Group taking it in turn to host a mass.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Chapel, renovation works were commissioned to extend the front awning and install new stained-glass doors at the Chapel entrance.
Incorporating a beautiful, themed design, the doors were created by Scott Harrower, who also designed the majestic mosaic outside The Provence Centre. The stained-glass doors are an artistic feature that will capture your attention and invite you to contemplate God’s presence in our lives.
AFL Lights
The installation of new floodlights on St Eugene’s Park is expected to be completed in Term 2.
These lights, which have been jointly funded by Iona College and the AFL in a new partnership agreement, will enhance the oval by creating a safer and more enjoyable environment for twilight and evening sports activities.
New Primary Building, Canteen and Library Extension and Refurbishment
Planning is well underway for the College’s next major building project.
This project involves construction of a new building that will appropriately cater for our growing Primary Years enrolments.
The design of this building will incorporate contemporary classrooms and flexible learning areas.
All College students will benefit from this project, which also encompasses a new canteen and an expansion of the St Eugene de Mazenod Library to create a two-level facility that will include new teaching rooms and additional learning spaces.
The College’s architect, Carol Dowd Architects, is currently working on the construction-design plans for the new build, in consultation with College stakeholders, engineers and other consultants.
This project will go out to tender later this year, with construction due to commence in late 2025.
The new building and facilities are expected to open in early 2027. We are excited about all of these new developments which enhance the College’s facilities for the benefit of the College community.