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17.06.2023 - 12:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The landmark Owens Park Tower could be demolished under new plans for Manchester University's Fallowfield campus. University bosses have unveiled proposals to replace existing accommodation with what they describe as 3,300 'new bedspaces' on the site covering Owens Park, Oak House and Woolton Hall.
The announcement comes as a rent strike and protests about the cost of living and studying at Manchester University rumble on. In 2020 a group of students occupied Owens Park Tower, barricading themselves in on the top floor, as part of the protests.
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Exact details of what is being proposed have not been released, but the university say the plans will result in an extra 950 bedrooms on the campus and see the tower demolished. It closed in 2014 and despite being earmarked for demolition the following year has stood empty ever since.
Dr Simon Merrywest, the university's director for the student experience, said: "The proposals for the redevelopment of this area of the Fallowfield campus will strengthen the university's ability to offer a world-class, supportive student experience in well-located, good value, quality accommodation.
"This redevelopment provides an opportunity to widen the choice and supply of student bedrooms whilst ensuring they are fulfilling the requirements of future students studying at the university. Through creating these welcoming and inclusive spaces, it helps create a positive sense of place for our students as they live, learn and thrive within the surrounding community."
The redevelopment will be 'delivered in multiple phases' the university say and will not affect students currently living in halls at the campus. An
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