FOUNDATION was reached , and the centre was opened on 2 February 2018 – less than two years after the opening of the Centre for Science .
The completion of these two grand projects was part of the anticipated domino effect , and , in particular , space was freed up around the old Keon-Cohen Building , which had been used variously since its completion in 1921 as a gymnasium , IT centre , and most recently , as the Design and Technology Centre .
A third grand design was presented to the Scotch community , which would not only include the redevelopment of the Keon-Cohen Building and the demolition of the Gifford Tower , but would open up the space through to the Centre for Science by demolishing the old Science Building to create a magnificent second Quadrangle , known as St Andrew ’ s Square , and a series of House Home Rooms to surround the redeveloped Keon-Cohen Dining Hall .
This was another $ 8 million fundraising effort , and perhaps driven by the recognition that this facility had been needed for over 60 years , more than 250 families made a commitment to make this dream become a reality . The target was reached in 2019 , and the enormous task of creating the new second Quadrangle precinct was completed in early 2020 , and officially opened remotely by the Hon Dr David Kemp AC via a Zoom conference call on 15 April .
While work was progressing on the educational vision for Scotch , there was a practical need for more space to house OSCA , the Museum and Archives , and the Swap Shop . A fourth capital works campaign was launched to help transform 2-4 Morrison Street from three rather rundown 1920s homes to a connected hub to house the OSCA offices , as well as meeting rooms for OSCA clubs
54 Great Scot Issue 162 – April 2021