Work to start on GUU Stevenson
Published: 29 May 2014
Work will begin later this month on the extensive refurbishment of the Sports & Recreation centre at the Stevenson Building and on the replacement for the Glasgow University Union’s Hive nightclub.
Work will begin later this month on the extensive refurbishment of the Sports & Recreation centre at the Stevenson Building and on the replacement for the Glasgow University Union’s Hive nightclub.
The plans, which had been delayed whilst contractors were appointed, are expected to become a reality in time for the start of the 2015 academic session.
A new five storey structure connecting the GUU to the Sports & Recreation’s Stevenson Building on Oakfield Avenue will be developed, providing new indoor sports facilities and, on the ground floor, a modern nightclub and four cafe/bars with Wi-Fi access
The new sports facilities will provide:
- Four court multi-purpose activity hall with viewing gallery
- Increased cardiovascular and stretching provision
- Increased muscle conditioning provision
- Increased exercise studio space including a martial arts dojo studio
Heron Bros Ltd have been appointed as lead contractor and work is due to begin towards the end of June.
Ann Allen, Director of Estates and Buildings said, “We look forward to working with Heron Bros Ltd to delivery these improved facilities and look forward to seeing progress on the site in the coming weeks and months. We appreciate that the timescale for the completion of this major project has slipped from the original schedule, but believe that in working with Heron Bros Ltd we will be able to deliver a high quality facility which will greatly enhance the student experience.”
"It’s incredibly exciting to see construction begin on this project and we are certain that our new social venue will play a leading role in the Glasgow University student experience." GUU President Owen Martin
Julie Ommer, Director of Sports and Recreation at the University of Glasgow said, “This is really great news. The numbers of students and staff getting involved in sport and exercise at this University is phenomenal. The new facilities will make such a big difference and we will be counting the months until these much needed sports facilities are completed. ”
The President of the Glasgow University Union Owen Martin said, "It’s incredibly exciting to see construction begin on this project and we are certain that our new social venue will play a leading role in the Glasgow University student experience. GUU is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and fun space for all our members and guests, and we are confident that our new state of the art facility will contribute significantly to this.” Professor Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, said: “It was vital for us to make sure that we had the right plans in place and now, with the appointment of Heron Bros Ltd as lead contractor, I am confident that this project will deliver major benefits to our students.”
First published: 29 May 2014
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