University of Fort Hare student accommodation project, South Africa – update

26th February 2021

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
University of Fort Hare (UFH) student accommodation project.

Location
Alice, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province.

Project Owner/s
UFH.

Project Description
The the UFH student housing project is the biggest-ever undertaken by a South African public university.

Phase 1 of the project was completed in 2014 and resulted in 610 beds being made available to the university. Phase 2 will add another to 2 047 beds. The student village includes a new student centre and a dedicated postgraduate accommodation block.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
The project is valued at R400-million and is being funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training, the Development Bank of Southern Africa and the European Union.

Planned Start/End Date
The project was completed in December 2020.

Latest Developments
The project has been completed.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Stag African (construction contract).

Contact Details for Project Information
UFH, tel +27 40 602 2016.

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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