Green light for £130m university projects
Plans for a £130m residential site and a sports facility for the University of Hull have been given the go-ahead.
The residential development will provide apartments for a further 1,462 students, and received unanimous approval from Hull City Council.
The University of Hull is working with University Partnerships Programme (UPP) who will raise the required investment and handle the design, construction and operation of the project. The construction value of the project is more than £80m.
The University is also investing close to £16m in new sports facilities, including a new floodlit outdoor pitch, gym, fitness studios and a 12-court sports hall with seating for 700, which has also just received planning permission.
The investment in sports and leisure facilities i already underway, funded partially by a £500,000 donation from the Premier League and the FA Facilities Fund.
Glenn Burgess, acting vice-chancellor at the University of Hull, said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive unanimous approval for our exciting plans.
“The West Campus Residences Project will contribute to the University’s commitment to offering the best student experience and help continue to attract high-calibre students and staff, who bring an exciting range of talent and cultures to the city and enhance the local area.
“We’re proud to be investing so significantly in making Hull a highly desirable place to live, work, study, visit and invest.”
Sean O’Shea, group chief executive Officer at UPP said: “We are delighted to have supported the University of Hull’s plans to develop the West Campus Residences Project. This scheme will facilitate the University’s ambitious plans and have a positive impact on the wider community, both economically and culturally.
“We are firmly invested in our partnership with the University and will work together to contribute to the student experience.
“By investing further in exceptional infrastructure that enhances the distinctive features of the University’s campus and promotes sustainable living, the University will build on its market-leading position in terms of delivering the very best student experience.”
The scheme is in addition to the £200m investment programme, already underway, which includes new and refurbished buildings, IT infrastructure and student services.
The project is one of several significant investments at the University, including: The Courtyard, a £30m development of accommodation for 562 students on campus; a £28m Health Campus currently under construction; and a £7m refurbishment of dining and conferencing facilities on campus.
