UCLan breaks ground on £8.15m social spaces scheme

A ceremonial ‘ground breaking’ event has marked the construction phase of the University of Central Lancashire’s £8.15m social spaces project.

Preston-based Conlon Construction is on site delivering the scheme, which is due for completion in autumn 2017 and is part of the university’s £200m Masterplan proposals.

Conlon has already started groundworks for the Greenbank and Harrington site, where it excavated approximately 700m³ of material and laid 60m³ of new concrete, as well as laying the new foundations. The construction firm will now prepare the site for the concrete floor slab and the steelwork structure.

David Taylor, pro-chancellor and chair of the UCLan Board, said: “Through our Masterplan vision the university is fully committed to providing outstanding facilities for students and it won’t be long until we start to see these new buildings taking shape. We are creating two exciting and inspiring social hubs which will respond flexibly to the changing needs of both students and staff.”