Owens Park revamp given go ahead
11 Dec 2015
Planners agree to £200 million plan to create 3,000 modern, high-quality student accommodation units
The University’s Owens Park halls of residence are set for a dramatic revamp after planners approved our £200 million redevelopment.
The three-phase project, taking place between June 2016 and June 2021, is part of our £1 billion, ten-year Campus Masterplan to create an inspiring and progressive environment, designed for the 21st century.
The Fallowfield project will see existing properties including the Owens Park Tower demolished and replaced by 3,000 modern, high-quality student accommodation units. The existing accommodation at Ashburne Hall, Sheavyn House, Richmond Park and Woolton Hall will be retained.
The development will bring the University’s accommodation up to date and in line with the expectations of today’s students and their parents.
Diana Hampson, Director of Estates and Facilities, said: “We are delighted that the proposals for the redevelopment of Owens Park, Fallowfield have been approved by Manchester City Council as local planning authority.
“This development will help ensure that Owens Park remains a destination of choice for students and supports our ambitions to be a world-class University. It will have a regenerative effect on the area, providing quality student accommodation, first-class facilities – some of which will be available to local residents - and new retail outlets. This investment will complement the recently-approved proposals to enhance the sports pitches on the campus, to create a world-class student campus in south Manchester.”
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