Village a new home for students
The University of Adelaide is setting a new standard for student accommodation. Work has begun on a 400-bed student village, which will cater to the needs of local, rural, interstate and international students. The first stage is expected to be completed by July 2005 and the latter in February 2006. The University of Adelaide Village (or, simply, The Village) will be located on Grote Street, nestled in the West End precinct of the city - a short walk from the university's North Terrace Campus. In the heart of Adelaide, it is close to the Adelaide Central Market, the shopping district, the Gouger Street restaurant precinct and a short stroll from the Adelaide parklands. At the turning of the soil ceremony, the university's Vice-Chancellor, Professor James McWha, said The Village would set the world standard for university accommodation with its emphasis on student well being and community development. "It will not only be a place to live while at university, but also become a true home for the students," Professor McWha said. "Stage One of The Village will be delivered in July 2005 and will consist of 33 townhouses that differ in design and size. Many of the townhouses are four stories with decks and rooftop gardens. "The living area for each townhouse is on a separate floor to the bedrooms ensuring peace and quiet is always maintained. "Stage Two will be completed in February 2006 and will contain 18 townhouses plus a six-storey apartment building consisting of 39 apartments," he said. Professor McWha said the personal security of The Village residents is one of the university's highest priorities. "Access into The Village will only be possible with the use of the resident's identification card. Closed circuit TV cameras and an after-hours onsite security guard will assist us in maintaining a high standard of security," he said. Story by Howard Salkow More information about student accommodation and student support services can be found at the University of Adelaide's Open Day - Sunday, August 15. Or visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/openday
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