Summary:
- Northumbria University has submitted plans to demolish the 12-storey Claude Gibb student halls and the nearby Lipman Building in Newcastle to clear space for a new Centre for Health and Social Equity (CHASE), a flagship teaching and research facility focused on health, social care, education, wellbeing, and equity.
- The demolition contract has been awarded to Durham-based MGL Demolition, which previously cleared Lovaine Hall for the CHASE development; the Lipman Building is being removed due to significant storm damage and its end of effective life, prompting the university to prioritise investment in new infrastructure over maintaining ageing facilities.
- The £100 million CHASE project aims to provide high-quality laboratory and research space for Northumbria’s health and life sciences faculty, positioning the university for growth in these sectors with a planned opening in 2027.
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