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JB Morrell Library ground floor refurbishment

The refurbishment and enhancement of the JB Morrell Library’s ground floor area.

Overview

The project is focused on the refurbishment and enhancement of the JB Morrell Library’s ground floor area, to address several functional and user experience challenges, creating a more efficient, welcoming and flexible environment for students and staff.

Benefits

  • Enhanced student experience and facilities; 
    • improved study areas that interface with the recently refurbished cafe, better circulation, accessibility, comfort, dedicated engagement and event space, bookable offices 
  • Better accessibility and safety; 
    • inclusive toilet facilities, clearer wayfinding, enhanced staff visibility, optimised queuing layout for busy times
  • Improved infrastructure and efficiency; 
    • the main entrance and lobby will be upgraded to resolve the ingress of wind, increased accessibility, reduce energy consumption, optimise space and resolve historic drainage issues.

Where and when

The site compound will be set up from 1 June 2026, with work beginning from 5 June.  It is anticipated that this will be completed by autumn 2026.

How will it effect me

From 1 June 2026 a site compound will be established on car park 3.1 (Campus North) with the temporary closure of around 20 bays. From 5 June the main entrance to the Library will be closed with alternative routes signed through the cafe and the staff entrance to the left and right of the main entrance.  Access to the library will be maintained throughout and our contractors will endeavour to minimise noise and disruption.