$74 million for Brock projects
Erik Dickson
Issue date: 6/9/09 Section: News
"Our government's investment provides significant short-term economic stimulus in local communities throughout Ontario, while at the same time strengthening Canada's long term capacity for research and innovation," said Clement.
Brock President, Jack Lightstone, also spoke about the new NHBRC and how it will help Brock to further enhance its status as one of the country's emerging research universities.
"The facility will enhance the University's research capabilities through the creation of new specialized labs equipped with advanced equipment, and will also assist in alleviating our institutions teaching and learning space pressures," he said.
A lack of space at Brock has been a chronic problem, as increased numbers of students are choosing the university each year. The new state-of-the-art facility will be 142,000 square-feet, and will be the new home for about 400 students.
The NHBRC will cost $109 million in total, and is scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2011.
The contribution of $38 million from the federal government will be added to the $33.5 million already contributed by the provincial government in February 2008.
Brock President, Jack Lightstone, also spoke about the new NHBRC and how it will help Brock to further enhance its status as one of the country's emerging research universities.
"The facility will enhance the University's research capabilities through the creation of new specialized labs equipped with advanced equipment, and will also assist in alleviating our institutions teaching and learning space pressures," he said.
A lack of space at Brock has been a chronic problem, as increased numbers of students are choosing the university each year. The new state-of-the-art facility will be 142,000 square-feet, and will be the new home for about 400 students.
The NHBRC will cost $109 million in total, and is scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2011.
The contribution of $38 million from the federal government will be added to the $33.5 million already contributed by the provincial government in February 2008.
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