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Exciting Times Ahead: UCL200 Building Works Project due to begin

By r.bashan, on 19 December 2024

Dear LCCOS Staff,

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming UCL200 capital works project, part of the UCL Estates Strategy. UCL’s aim is to enhance the campus experience for everyone who works, studies and visits here. The first phase of these projects, led by UCL Estates, will start ahead of 2026, introducing new initiatives focused on accessibility and sustainability. These changes will benefit students, staff, and visitors in the main central spaces of UCL. Additionally, the improvements will support exceptional events and engagement opportunities, enhancing infrastructure and creating multi-functional areas. The works include enhancing the Main Quad, improving functionality and community space in the Wilkins Building and enhancement and partial pedestrianisation of Gordon Street. Works will commence in January 2025.

Key Updates and Impacts:

  • Art Museum Relocation: the Art Museum is being relocated to IAS rooms G17/G19, in the South Wing of the Wilkins Building, to facilitate the building works.
  • Object-Based Learning Laboratory: this facility will be relocated to the Garden Room for the duration of the works.
  • Main Library Entrance: the entrance to the Main Library will be temporarily moved to the first-floor South Junction entrance, following work to adapt the space to accommodate security and library membership.

Timeline and Preparations:

  • Start Date: the building works are scheduled to begin in early January. While we are still finalising the timeline, our teams are diligently preparing for these changes.
  • Signage and Re-routing: we are working on clear signage and rerouting plans for our users, including those visiting the museums, the Object-Based Learning Lab, and the Main Library.
  • Providing alternative office space to displaced staff who will be moving into the Main Library.
  • End date: all works should be complete by December 2025.

Important Information:

  • Access Restrictions: from January, access to the Cloisters, the Octagon, the Main Library entrance, and the Object-Based Learning Lab will be closed. Please consider alternative access routes when planning activities or creating printed directional materials.
  • Disruptions: there may be disruptions due to noise, dust, and other impacts of the building work starting from 06 January. It might be necessary to direct library users to alternative facilities during this time.

We understand that these changes may cause some inconvenience, but we are confident that the end result will be worth it. Once the contractor is in place and we have a detailed program of works, we will provide more information.

If you have any concerns, please contact Jay Woodhouse or Rebecca Bashan.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time of change!

Please feel free to share this information with service stakeholders.