Building construction work

Tender description

The project compromises the construction of new bedrooms within the boundaries of the University campus to satisfy demand from new and returning students for hall places. Also part of the proposed development is the creation of sport- specific accommodation to secure Loughborough's place as a training centre for elite athletes through the provision of specialist accommodation. The student rooms will have a similar design to existing accommodation on campus. There will be a mixture of en-suite rooms cluster flats with shared facilities. Rooms specifically designed for elite athletes will provide short term accommodation, including for athletes with disabilities. State-of-the-art nutritional facilities will also be incorporated into the scheme. This project may form part of a longer term plan to replace outdated halls in the existing student village. This project is at an exploratory stage only and is subject to a full evaluation. Key elements of the works are likely to include: — Relocation of some on site facilities and potentially service diversions — Demolition of some existing buildings — Creation of new site infrastructure (roads, pedestrian zones areas, landscape and recreation facilities, energy centre, mechanical and electrical services — Elite athlete accommodation (subject to funding) — Student athlete accommodation — Student accommodation and ancillary buildings The proposed project start date is August 2017, with completion scheduled for September 2019.