History of Berwick campus

One of Monash's newest campuses, Berwick was built on the old Casey airfield in the south-eastern growth corridor of Victoria, Australia. The town of Berwick has experienced an influx of people and development in recent times, which includes the new campus of Monash University. With a presence in the area since 1994, the first Monash Berwick campus building was completed in 1996 and the third building in March 2004.

About the Casey Airfield

The Casey airfield was established in 1938. It was privately owned by enthusiastic aviator, Lord Richard Gardiner Casey (Governor General of Australia 1965-1969) until 1968 when it was taken over by commercial operations.

During this period the airfield was used for gliding and sport parachuting. It has been reported that the first Victorian sport parachuting jump was made at the airfield on 6 July 1958.

The original 1930s Casey airfield hanger can now be seen in it's restoration at the Moorabbin Air Museum together with one of the Lord Casey's planes, a Miles Messenger.

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