Extensions to the Atalpa building begin on 24 May

Building work on the extensions to the Atalpa sports building is scheduled to begin at the end of May, which will cause changes in access and parking arrangements.

As of 20 June access to the sports facilities and the Department of Education will change, and the only way to enter will be through the basement (Floor O the entrance to the sports facilities).  The lowest parking level will become a construction site as of 24 May.  Thereafter handicapped visitors will be admitted through the entrance on the second floor.  Such visitors will need to ring the bell and a University house manager will let them in.

Beginning in May 2011, the old part of the building will undergo repairs but information on this will be provided later.

After the extension the University sports will have at their disposal a multipurpose hall and new changing, shower and reception facilities in the basement or on the level of the entrance to the sports facilities.  The surface area to be constructed is in the order of 1,600 square metres and is scheduled for completion by 31 March 2011.

Further information:

Mr. Mikko Kuusilaakso, 040 643 4378, mika.kuusilaakso@uta.fi

Ms. Taina Vimpari, 050 593 4943, taina.vimpari@uta.fi