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Work underway on next phase of Teesside University multi-million pound redevelopment project

Work gets under way next week on the latest phase of a major project to develop Teesside University’s central Middlesbrough campus.

The move follows the permanent closure earlier this year of a section of Southfield Road to create a new pedestrianised area.

Landscaping works, carried out by Cleveland Land Services and managed by Middlesbrough Council, will begin today.

Initial works on the section from Centre House to the junction with Woodlands Road will see the removal of existing street furniture and major re-landscaping of the road surface, footpaths and immediate surroundings.

The improvements - funded as part of wider upgrades to the surrounding road network - will integrate with the new ‘campus heart’ development.

The whole project is due for completion by early September next year in time for the start of the new term.

Teesside University is investing around £30m in developing the campus heart with a £20m new teaching and learning building and extensive landscaping, plus a £1m refurbishment of the Students’ Union to enhance the student experience.

Councillor Charlie Rooney, Middlesbrough Council’s Executive Member for Regeneration, said: “Teesside University is a major contributor to the success of the town centre, and of Middlesbrough as a whole.

“This important scheme is all about further integrating the University into the town and creating a focal point for student and community life.

“High quality landscaping will play an important role in the creation of a busy and thriving hub and a dynamic and safe environment for students, local residents and visitors.”

Chief Operating Officer of Teesside University Malcolm Page said: “Our campus heart development - with a flagship £20m teaching facility as the centre piece - will completely transform our campus.

“We have had a vision of a pedestrianised campus for some time and are delighted to see that vision starting to take shape. It is a really exciting time for the community and the students of this university.”

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