RUG, Hanze, ACLO, Hegeman en BAM hebben de bouwovereenkomst getekend voor het nieuwe Sportcentrum. De eerste paal gaat in het voorjaar van 2026 de grond in, en in 2028 kunnen studenten en medewerkers gebruikmaken van de moderne, duurzame faciliteiten. Lees meer in onderstaand artikel gepubliceerd door de RUG!

An important step has been taken: the University of Groningen (UG), the Hanze, ACLO, Hegeman and BAM signed an agreement for the construction of the new Sports Center on the Zernike Campus. This moment marks the start of a unique collaboration that will result in modern and sustainable sports facilities for students and staff. The first pile will be driven into the ground in the spring of 2026, and the first users will be able to enjoy the new facilities in 2028.

Photo below: Petra Smeets, Hans Biemans, Roan Luning, Bjorn Wiggers en John Ottens starten de samenwerking voor het nieuwe Sportcentrum.

Building together

During the festive gathering on Thursday, February 12, Hans Biemans (vice-chair of the UG), Petra Smeets (member of the Executive Board of the Hanze), Roan Luning (chair of the ACLO), Bjorn Wiggers (Aannemingsmaatschappij Hegeman) and John Ottens (BAM Integrale Projecten Noord) signed the construction agreement for the realization of the new Sports Center on the Zernike Campus. Under guidance of Niels van den Bovenkamp (director of the Sports Center) they marked the beginning of a constructive collaboration for sports, exercise and well-being in Groningen.

Planning

The design plans for the new Sports Center have been finalized. The site on the north side of the current sports center has been prepared for construction, so that the actual construction work can begin shortly. Construction is expected to take two years, with the new Sports Center scheduled for completion in 2028.

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