WA's only vet school to get $100 million facelift after major donation
The state's only veterinary school will undergo a complete rebuild, with the existing school replaced by a 9600 square metre state-of-the-art facility big enough to support a 50 per cent increase in the number of vet students who can be trained.
Perth businessman and philanthropist Ted Powell presented the gift, also one of the largest given in one hit nationally, to the university on Thursday.
Powell is already a long-term supporter of the university through The Ragdoll Foundation – created with his late wife Dee – which has provided financial support to more than 140 students.
'There are many good causes in the medical field, in the educational field and I would encourage anyone who is financially well-off to consider giving to worthy causes,' Powell said.
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'I am absolutely delighted that this gift will support the redevelopment of the veterinary school.
'Dee was an animal lover, and I think she'd be really, really proud of this project.'
Vice Chancellor Professor Andrew Deeks said Powell's 'extraordinary act of generosity' would help ensure WA continued its role as a leading hub for animal research, teaching and training.
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