Working Drawings Authorised

Union extension advances

Work on the Student Union extensions should start this November. Working drawings for the extensions are currently under preparation.

The extensions, pictured in the architect's sketch on this page, will add an additional floor to the union building.

They will also include extensions at the side and back of the Memorial theatre which will increase foyer space and create an independent display area.

Space gained from the extensions will be used to increase present facilities. In particular, the size and range of dining-room facilities will be increased.

Certain features of the building which can be seen from the architect's drawing may not be present in the final plan.

The forward sloping main addition is the major part of the addition, but the small circular tower to its left may not be built.

Managing secretary Ian Boyd told Salient that the architect's intention in providing the tower was to make use of the panoramic view from the site.

The tower is located approximately on top of the main stairwell.

However, a number of people have seen the plan have doubted the need for such an addition, and Mr. Boyd said that the tower may not be built.

Finance for the building will come from funds collected by the Students' Association, together with an expected Government subsidy.

The major part of the Students' Association funds has come from the building levy part of the Students' Association fee.

This levy is currently £2 per student per year, of which 10/- is earmarked for the extensions and the balance is applied first to paying off the balance of the loan on the present building and then to new additions.