Muirhead House will undergo a £6.25 million refurbishment in the New Year to modernise and boost energy efficiency in the building. This project has been supported by a £4.9 million loan from the Scottish Funding Council’s Route to Net Zero Carbon programme.
What will be redone?
Muirhead’s roof, windows, kitchens, and bathrooms will be replaced. New cavity wall insulation, solar panels, lighting and fire alarm systems will be installed; and internal areas – including Muirhead’s 127 bedrooms – will be refreshed with new flooring, decoration, fixtures, and furniture. The outside of the building will also be enhanced, with the external cladding renewed and blockwork cleaned.
The energy efficiency in the building will be enhanced as part of the University’s goals of achieving net zero by 2040.
Students will not inhabit Muirhead while work is being done and will return to the building when it reopens in early 2025.
Will there be disruption?
Disruption should be minimal during the work; however, localised, minimal disruption may occur.
Though traffic will be largely unaffected, the car park opposite Muirhead will be closed. The Medical Centre’s car park will be unaffected and will remain open, as will the disabled car parking spaces outside Muirhead and car parking at Juniper Court.
Why is Muirhead being renovated?
Professor Leigh Sparks, Deputy Principal (Education and Students), said: “The refurbishment of Muirhead House will further enhance the wide range of quality student accommodation available at the University of Stirling – ensuring our students continue to enjoy comfortable and secure spaces to live, learn and call home.”
Zoë Crosher, Vice President Communities, said: “As a member of the project board, the Students’ Union has been able to work with the University through every step of the process, and we welcome the rejuvenation of Muirhead.
“Through our work on the board, we have been able to ensure that the project will deliver significant improvements, which Stirling students will benefit from.
“Furthermore, this work will enhance the energy efficiency of the building – another important step in the ambition for the University to reach net zero by 2040.”
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