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12/01/2018

Plans Approved For £60m UCLan Student Centre And Civic Square

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Plans have been approved for a new £60 million Student Centre and civic square at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).

The scheme forms part of the University's £200m 'Masterplan' development and work is scheduled to start on site in early 2019.

Designed by Hawkins/Brown Architects following an international RIBA competition, the new Student Centre will provide 7,302 sq m of new reception area, informal learning spaces and a student wellbeing support centre. It will also be built to a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating.
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In addition, the new civic square will span 8,440 sq m flexible and adaptable spaces for a wide range of community, public, business and student uses. The project will also see improvements made to landscaping and the public realm in Adelphi Quarter.

Michael Ahern, Chief Operating Officer at UCLan, said: "Securing planning approval for this flagship project is fantastic news and we're extremely grateful to the many people and organisations who came forward to provide us with their views during the consultation process. Their contribution was invaluable.

"It's another significant step toward delivering a centre of learning where people of all interests and backgrounds can feel at ease, comfortable in their physical surroundings and supported in their academic, social and business aspirations.

"This project is of significant importance. Not only will it transform our campus but will positively contribute to the ongoing regeneration of Preston."

The Student Centre and square are scheduled for completion during summer 2020.

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