VUWSA Welcomes Forward Momentum on the Gordon Wilson Site

Te Aka Tauira – the Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) supports the incoming changes for the Gordon Wilson site and welcomes a focus on future student housing.

VUWSA acknowledges and expresses support for the University’s decision to proceed with the demolition of the Gordon Wilson Flats and welcomes the clarity this brings for students and the wider community.

Since 2012, the building has sat empty, taking up space in a city with a preexisting dire need for more housing. Liban Ali, VUWSA President, says that this announcement allows everyone to look ahead.

“For many years the Gordon Wilson site has been in a state of uncertainty. Today’s decision gives us a chance to move forward and start shaping the site into something new that will support future students,” says Ali. “With housing pressures growing each year, students are hopeful that this next phase will lead to warm, safe, and affordable accommodation close to campus.”

VUWSA looks forward to working constructively with the University and local community as planning progresses. “Our priority is ensuring that whatever comes next reflects the needs and wellbeing of students. We’re encouraged by the commitment to engaging with students and the community, and we’re ready to be a part of the next steps.”