New and exciting buildings, including a residential block and upgrades to existing infrastructure, are planned for the rapidly growing Central University of Technology (CUT) Welkom campus.
On 14 September these new developments were launched during a ground-breaking ceremony that was held in celebration of the construction of a new research centre dedicated to sustainable technologies.
This will be aligned with the university’s mission of fostering innovation, research, and sustainable development.
The developments will include a new residence, providing much-needed student accommodation.
Prof. Pamela Dube, CUT vice-chancellor, says the double-storey building will feature 16 family units, amounting to 221 beds.
“The campus was established some 40 years ago. Today, the proposed projects will position this campus as a world-class entity. These projects are essential to the CUT, as they offer our current students unique residential and academic experiences and appeal to prospective students.
“They are helping us to meet current demands, as we still need more residential space for our students,” said Dube.
Another development will be the multi-purpose hall, which will be used as an indoor sports facility, various university events, examination venues, and more. It has a maximum capacity of 910 students.
Yet another new facility, the Teacher Education Building, is considered a high-priority building. This is scheduled for construction in September 2023.
The three-storey building is envisioned to house academics. It will have features such as laboratories, lecture halls, additional office spaces, and media rooms.
