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Accommodation in Winterton and Steve Biko student residences
Students can apply for accommodation in two new student residence blocks, Winterton and Steve Biko, which will provide housing for up to 800 students. The residences include double and single rooms and are designed to accommodate paraplegic students. The buildings are four stories high and will feature commercial shops on the ground floor to generate income.
Places
eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://www.dut.ac.za/Construction_Projects_Set_To_Give_DUT_Major_Boost/
Amounts
R 120 000 000, R 20 000 000
Residence expected ready for occupation: January or February 2015 (subject to factors like rain/ground conditions)
Use of repaired Drama Studies building
The Drama Studies building will undergo roof replacement to ensure structural integrity and safety. Once completed, the building will resume full use for teaching and academic activities related to drama studies.
Roof replacement expected finish: April 2014
Use of new S Block extension lecture and computer labs
Students and staff will gain access to six new lecture venues and seven computer laboratories housed in a new four-storey extension to S Block. This facility supports the Engineering and Applied Science faculties and includes space for the Co-operative Education Department on the ground floor.
S Block extension expected completion: November 2014
