Login
NextSense builds new facility
Hearing and vision loss not-for-profit NextSense has been advised on the build of a new major development at Macquarie University.
Lauren Croft
Firm: Corrs Chambers Westgarth (NextSense)
Value: N/A
Area: Projects and infrastructure
Key players: The Corrs team was led by partners Peter Calov and Andrew Chew. Corrs advised on all aspects of the transaction, including arrangements with Macquarie University and the award of the D&C contract to ADCO Constructions.
Deal significance: Formerly the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children, NextSense is a registered NDIS provider that provides customised services for individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing or blind/have low vision. The new centre at Macquarie University Campus will be a purpose-built, start-of-the-art facility for innovation and advancements in research, education and care in the fields of hearing and vision loss, set to open in 2023.
Commenting on the matter, partner Andrew Chew said: “We are delighted to work with NextSense and support the significant work they do in the community. The development of their new centre will support the expansion and development of their research and education programs and bolster the collaborative partnership with Macquarie University.”
NextSense chief executive Chris Rehn said the venture represented an important milestone in delivering best practice services and support to people with hearing and vision loss and advancing knowledge in the field.
“Strong professional partnerships such as the one we have built with the team at Corrs Chambers Westgarth will underpin the success of this innovative project,” he said.
Lauren Croft
Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications and Travel Weekly. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling. She is also a keen snowboarder and pre-pandemic, spent a season living in a French ski resort.
