student Union Building Underway

"he construction of the new Student Union building re coming along speedy over the past year. The juilding is being constructed at the corner of Belve- ere Ave and Mt. Edward Rd.

he $6.75 million complex was officially started on ay 23, 1991 and is expected to be complete in mid 998. The 6 story building is being funded througha 3.5 million contribution from the Atlantic Canada Opportunity Agency, a $2 million dollar grant from the provincial government, and a $4 million dollar ‘Contribution from the students of UPEI, to becol- cted over the next 5 years.

he building is to hold the offices of the SU execu- ve, a 10 thousand square foot dance hall, an execu- ves lounge, and offices and space for any other tudent union organizations. The controversy is still nfolding over the complex’s off-campus location but € Student Union claims the site location is the most omplimentary to the students of UPEI. A University pokeswoman was unavailable for comment. An dentified Student Union member confidentially pvealed to the X-Press that the Presidents office in

€ new building is to be located in the penthouse and to be equipped with a jacuzzi, and a large bar.

hen asked to comment on the accusations, the ecutive had no comment.

€ first accident in the construction occurred on turday, March 28, whena large crane tipped over ile moving some large beams. One worker was ured but was released from hospital shortly after.

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PEI X-P RESS

April 1, 1992

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