Summary:
- The University of the Western Cape (UWC) formalised a landmark development agreement with Kovacs, concluding a decade-long partnership to expand student accommodation capacity from 1,100 to nearly 2,000 beds using a Build Operate Transfer (BOT) financing model.
- The new development, located within walking distance of campus facilities, will feature shared living units, landscaped green spaces, and improved infrastructure designed to support student well-being and academic success.
- UWC leadership emphasised the agreement’s role in addressing the national student accommodation crisis, building on recent expansions like the 2,720-bed Unibell residence, and reaffirmed ongoing commitments to provide safe, accessible housing that supports student dignity and learning.
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