Campus Construction: Execution
The programme of the development of the material and technical base of MU was launched in 2002 by the realization of an extensive programme of renovation, reconstruction and modernization of MU historical buildings, and by the project preparations for the new MU campus construction in Brno-Bohunice. The campus construction itself started in 2004, and was planned to be completed in 2010.
The University Campus Bohunice (UCB) will after its completion consist of the following parts:
- The Morphology Centre
Gradual reconstruction of former MEDIPA compound, lasting several years, was completed by virtue of the action Morphology Centre III.
The general contractor of the reconstruction was the Association of UNISTAV, a.s. The reconstruction was launched in December 2002 and completed in December 2004.
MU gained 5,709 m2 of floor space through this reconstruction.
Total costs of the construction amount to 170.2 mil. CZK.
- ILBIT (Integrated Laboratories for Biomedical Technologies)
The general contractor of the construction was the Association of ILBIT, formed by two companies: IMOS Brno, a.s. and Metrostav, a.s. The construction started in August 2004. A year later the ILBIT facilities were approved, in September 2005 put into operation, and then inaugurated on 3 October 2005.
MU Gained through the ILBIT construction new premises totaling 12,280 m2 of floor space intended especially for biomedical laboratories with a view to research and development.
Total costs of the construction amount to 729.3 mil. CZK.
- AVVA (Academic Teaching and Research Complex) consists of the Blue, Yellow, Green and Red Stage:
The Blue Stage
The general contractor of the construction was the Association of ŽS Brno a.s. & OHL, formed by two companies: OHL ŽS, a.s. and Obrascon Huarte Lain, S.A., Madrid. The construction was launched in December 2005, completed in August 2007, and premises were officially put into operation on 17 September 2007.
MU gained through the construction of the Blue Stage new premises totaling 28,125 m2 of floor space, out of which 17,000 m2 are dedicated to research and teaching pavilions of the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medicine. An integral part of the Blue Stage also forms the University Campus Library and the Energocentre constituting for campus the most important technical point located in four cylinders which support an overcrossing leading to planned north part of the campus above the access road (Kamenice Street). The whole area is interconnected by covered footbridges also with the morphology facility and the Bohunice Faculty Hospital.
Total costs of the construction amount to 1 552.6 mil. CZK.
The Yellow Stage
The general contractor of the construction was the Veselý – ESOX consortium. Construction of the Yellow Stage was launched in autumn 2007 and completed in July 2009. The Faculty of Sports Studies moves into the new buildings at the present time while the inauguration of a new sports hall and the pavilion intended for that Faculty is scheduled on 7 October 2009.
MU gained through the construction of the Yellow Stage new premises totaling 10,610 m2 of floor space, out of which 2,005 m2 consist of floorage in sports halls.
Total costs of the construction amount to 518.3 mil. CZK.
The Green Stage
The construction of the Green Stage was divided into two phases – E and F. The general contractor for the phase E is the OHL ŽS – Metrostav consortium and the general contractor for the phase F is the UNISTAV – IMOS – PSG International consortium. Construction of the Green Stage was started in July 2009; preliminary estimate indicates that it will be completed in spring 2010 and ready for operation at the beginning of the academic year 2010/11.
MU gained through the construction of the Yellow Stage new premises totaling 21,934 m2 of floor space in the remaining pavilions designed to house the Faculty of Medicine, the chemical and biological departments of the Faculty of Science and facilities such as a new educational centre as well as in dean’s offices and a new assembly hall.
Estimated costs of the construction amount to 1 789.2 mil. CZK.
The Red Stage (Infrastructure)
The Red Stage comprised the construction of a sewage header and drains, public roads, sidewalks, bikeways and parking areas, including underground services and relayings. The general contractor of the Red Stage was a joint-stock company IMOS a.s.. The construction was launched at the end of 2005 and put into operation at the end of 2007. Most of the Red Stage costs (300 mil. CZK) were covered by grants from the City of Brno.
Total costs of the construction amount to 336.4 mil. CZK.
Completion of the Campus Construction
MU makes efforts to acquire financial means from the EU Funds for the purpose of funding the completion of the campus construction (Green Stage phases B and C that were excluded from the extent of the programme 233 330).
No final decision was made so far regarding the completion of the campus construction and its costs.
