ISSUE 16 24 AUGUST 2012 OTAGO BULLETIN FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER FOR UNIVERSITY STAFF AND POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS New “satellite” study centre takes shape A transformation is well under way at the northern end of campus, as the former Gardens Tavern becomes the University’s Marsh Study Centre. Property Services Project Manager Christian German (left), Naylor Love Site Manager Ross Duncan and Naylor Love Project Manager Jason Tutty took the Bulletin for a peek inside. See page 2 for the full story. Photo: Sharron Bennett “The idea is that the facility will be comfortable for study, as well as bright, warm and safe. It should also look really good.” ABOUT THE New “satellite” study centre BULLETIN takes shape ... From page 1 In this issue With the demolition inside the existing University’s network and services, in an structure now complete, work has started alternative location to the Central Library/ on the creation of a comfortable, bright ISB. The location will suit the large number of 2 General Notices for all Staff and warm place for students to study at the students who live in the northern end of the 4 Dunedin northern end of the campus in Castle Street city and surrounding Botanic Gardens area. 11 Postgraduate Notices – the Marsh Study Centre. The design retains elements of the former Director of Property Services Barry tavern building, including the distinctive Next Issue: MacKay says the interior of the former pyramid pine roof and ceiling on the first Friday 7 September 2012. The tavern building has been stripped out in floor. The brick cladding will also be kept as far deadline for notices and advertisements is midday, preparation for complete redevelopment as possible. However, because bricks have had Friday 31 August. The Bulletin is over the two floors, with 830 sq metres of to be removed as part of the reconstruction published fortnightly. space. 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