“Whether we’re investing in leading-edge new facilities or renewing existing infrastructure, we’re committed to making Alberta’s advanced education system better every day,” said Doug Horner, Minister of Alberta Advanced Education and Technology. “Our students deserve the best, the safest and the most modern facilities.”
The $97.1-million investment includes:
* $37.5 million for the Taylor Family Digital Library project as part of the integrated campus library system – this funding matches the $25-million donation made by Don and Ruth Taylor of Calgary in 2006 and expands on the previous $113 million investment by the Alberta government in the virtual project which includes building a high density library storage facility;
* $42.5 million to upgrade the Health Sciences Centre’s mechanical and ventilation systems; and
* $17.1 million to replace, repair and upgrade the roofs of multiple buildings, including Engineering Block A and D, Education Block and Education Tower, Kinesiology A, Science B and Craigie Hall.
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AB Plans Almost 100 Million In Improvements To U Of Calgary :O
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Edmonton... Cutting-edge pharmaceutical labs and health research facilities will be added to the University of Alberta (U of A) as part of $168-million in funding from the Alberta government.
“We’re committed to investing in Alberta’s post-secondary education system,” said Premier Ed Stelmach. “This funding will help develop new state-of the art labs and equipment, health-related research facilities, overall building upgrades, and significant maintenance at the U of A. This ensures high-quality education and the potential for enhanced access to programs today and into the future.”
“This investment provides a good mix of renovation, expansion, and increased technology to enhance the educational experience,” said Doug Horner, Minister of Advanced Education and Technology.
The government will build on its previous $246-million investment in the U of A’s recently constructed Health Research Innovation Facility by developing new specialized facilities on site including:
* $33.8 million to build the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, helping to draw world class-faculty and providing the potential for future enrollment capacity of at least 100 additional students; and
* $55.4 million for developing health-related science and research facilities.
Connected by pedway to the Edmonton Clinic, these facilities will help further the university’s vision to integrate health sciences and strengthen links to the clinic’s practical training opportunities.
The new funding will also support:
* upgrades including deep-water sewers, cooling plants, heating plant and electrical distribution ($59 million);
* HUB Mall domed roof replacement ($9.4 million);
* Tory Building mechanical systems replacement ($7 million);
* General Services Building upgrade ($2.5 million); and
* Biological Sciences Building upgrade and modernization ($1.1 million).
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