Bridges Hall redevelopment

Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Architects' impression of Bridges Hall redevelopment - Image: Willmore Iles Architects

The final stage of the halls transfer agreement with the University's partner, UPP, has now been agreed and will fund the redevelopment of Bridges Hall, investing a further £46m in the University's estate.

The redevelopment responds to increasing demand from students for high quality, affordable accommodation on campus and is due to become operational for the academic year 2014/15.

Following the demolition of Bridges Hall, the replacement accommodation will provide a range of accommodation types to cater for different student requirements, including en-suite cluster flats, town houses, and economy cluster flats, as well as a Junior Common Room, social space, a new warden's flat, a launderette and hall offices.

UPP have appointed Brookfield Multiplex to deliver the construction contract, which begins this summer.

The completion of the Bridges Hall transaction completes the pioneering deal which has provided over £275 million of investment into the University estate.