South East Technological University (SETU) has welcomed the start of construction work on the second phase of the Higher Education Public Private Partnership (PPP) programme.

The Engineering, Computing, and General Teaching Building at the University’s Cork Road Campus in Waterford, along with the Advanced Science Building at the Kilkenny Road Campus in Carlow, are among the five projects included.

New additions

The new building at the University’s Waterford campus is designed for over 3,400 students.

This is the largest project in the programme bundle.

The proposed 12,894 sqm building, features laboratories, lecture rooms, and studios.

Visit to Waterford

Visiting SETU Waterford this week, Minister James Lawless TD marked the significant milestone.

He said: “These significant capital projects at SETU’s campuses in Waterford and Carlow demonstrate both my own and the Government’s commitment to excellence across all our higher education institutions.”

He added: “These state-of-the-art facilities will have a transformative impact on SETU and the region.”

SETU President, Professor Veronica Campbell said the two major capital projects for SETU represent a substantial investment in the future of technological higher education in Ireland.

“The Engineering, Computing, and General Teaching Building and the Advanced Science Building will be transformative for SETU,” said Prof. Campbell.

“Both projects align with local and regional planning goals, contributing to SETU’s ambition for the southeast to become a ‘UNESCO Learning region’,” she added.

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