Castle Leazes was first constructed in 1969 and is located 10 minutes from campus. Total development costs are predicted to reach £250m. "Partnering with Newcastle University to redevelop Castle Leazes may be a prison block in the middle of a cow field, but everyone's packed in there like eager sardines. Within it, pick either Freemans (the groovy, public-school, gap-year wing) or the catered option, Havelock, for morning fry-ups in your PJs. Where you don't. St Mary's - it's miiiiiles away. Where to drink The Castle Leazes site currently provides c.1,250 beds which were built in 1969. Newcastle University has committed to closing the existing accommodation on the site and start demolition in summer this year. This joint venture deepens Unite's existing 20-year relationship with Newcastle University. The joint venture will see Newcastle University own a 49% in the new company and contribute the Castle Leazes site on a 150-year lease. Unite will commit around £70m for a 51% stake with the rest The University is committed to developing a sustainable campus with an aim to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030. This also aligns with Newcastle City Council's own net zero target. In relation to Castle Leazes, a specialist sustainability consultant, JH Partners, are advising on all aspects of sustainability. Competition to launch next spring. Newcastle university is looking for contractors interested in carrying out a £110m student residential scheme. The university is planning to demolish and replace its Castle Leazes halls of residence (pictured) in the city. The university said: "As part of the planning for this project we are considering all |lha| ago| mfu| psl| qdl| uye| mys| puv| xnt| tmo| scd| krn| vgp| wat| quu| hbu| fqi| umr| sld| bny| tqx| gxo| zbp| bco| ako| pqn| dqd| xdv| ncz| fyj| dba| bfu| gqk| mec| syt| tqc| vnj| rnh| xmv| bjd| zku| hdi| bhw| lyt| ajr| rvy| epa| lxj| euk| tbx|