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UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA
TURKEYEN CAMPUS 2011
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MASTER PLAN PROJECT
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Prepared by :
Arifshad Ali : # 09/0931/2141
David Bispat : # 10/0931/1882
Richard Codrington :# 11/0931/0231
Kiambu Douglas: #10/0931/1105
Noel Henry: # 10/0931/0416
Lauren Grant: #10/0931/0532
Thalia McPherson: # 08/0931/2976
Shion Norton: # 09/0931/2055
Dhanraj Singh: #10/0931/0103
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BACKGROUND
The character and quality of the University of Guyana Campus have already been clearly
established, which is the purpose of this master plan to optimize facilities to meet current
and future University needs.
This campus master plan was necessarily directed by long-term strategic goals, since its
purpose is to accommodate the needs of future generations of students and staffs, as well
as redressing more obvious deficiencies of the present. University of Guyana, Strategic
Plan has done much to identify those goals, and from it, specific objectives have emerged
– attainable improvements that can be woven into the fabric of the campus.
Two nominal time horizons have been identified for the completion of improvements.
Note, there will be a threshold marks near term of improvements, allowing sufficient time
for design and sequencing of implementation to ensure that the life of the campus is not
materially disrupted. Longer range projects will be given a nominal number of years
horizon, recognizing that within that time-frame, many new facilities improvements will
be needed that have yet to be identified. The campus can never be „completed‟, because
higher education will continue to evolve, adapting to a changing world, and the campus
must be equipped to accept incremental change with easy flexibility.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Approach ……………………………………………………………………….…5
2. History …………………………………………………………………...……….6
3. Guiding Principles and Design Guidelines ………………………………….……8
4. Goals and Objectives ……………………………………………………………10
5. Demographic Projection ………………………………………………..……….13
6. Setting and Campus Form ……………………………………………………….15
7. Existing Roads and Pathways ……………………...……………………………16
8. Transportation and Existing Parking …………………..………………………..22
9. Vegetation and Shrubs ………………………………………….……………….25
10. Water Network System ………………………...………………………………..31
11. Drainage System ……………………………………….………………………..39
12. Sewer Network …………………………………………………………………..41
13. Solid Waste ……………………………………...………………………………43
14. Electricity …………………………………..……………………………………44
15. Existing Building Analysis ……………...………………………………………47
The Master Plan
1. Guiding Principles …………………………….……………………………..4
2. Ariel View of University Campus………………...…………………………..7
3. 2011 Campus Master Plan Revision ……………………………...…………..8
4. Road Network……………………………………………………...………….9
5. New Faculties …………………………………………………...……….…..13
6. Small Architecture ……………………………………………..……..……..25
7. Landscaping and Open Spaces ………………………………...…………….28
8. Transportation and Parking ………………………………………………….33
9. Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation ………………………….……………36
10. Utility ………………………………………………………………………..38
Acknowledgment …………………………………………………..………………………….41
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1. APPROACH
The Strategic Plan provided a mission-based direction for the campus master plan, but the
specifics of planned facilities improvements were drawn from the knowledge and
aspirations of those who comprise the University Deans and department heads were
quizzed about how they believed their academic programs would change over the next
decade. Student leaders and Student Life staff were similarly questioned about changing
values and expectations, and what would be necessary to maintain University of Guyana
competitive edge in the years ahead.
Fact-based analyses of existing facilities, and their ability to accommodate current and
anticipated demands were prepared. Every aspect of the campus was considered, from
classrooms; from landscape to laboratories; from electrical to student housing to parking
to neighborhood enhancements. The campus exists as an integration of all of these
systems. An objective of the master plan is to optimize each system and to ensure that all
run harmoniously and efficiently together. The campus itself must also function as an
active and participatory component of the larger urban community of which it is part.
Great importance was afforded to the human components of this analysis, with groups
interviewed and the results carefully documented. Little by little, overall priorities for
facilities improvements began to emerge; improvements that would serve the academic,
recreational and life quality needs of all who make up the University community. The
Buildings and Grounds Committee pressed for precision in the degree of need, the size,
quality, location and timing of each improvement project. In the process of determining
these, a holistic view of the campus and its environs were held in focus, so that the whole
would function as a balanced set of integrated systems: so that it would continue to feel
like a University, and the patina of character that the campus has acquired over the years
would not be lost.
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2. HISTORY
The University of Guyana (UG) was launched on October 1, 1963 following assent being
given to the University of Guyana Ordinance on April 18, 1963, by Governor, Sir Ralph
Grey. When it opened its doors on October 2, 1963, UG functioned as an evening
institution with only 164 students enrolled for classes in three Faculties – Arts, Natural
Sciences and Social Sciences. Classes were held between 17:30 h and 21:30 h at the
Government Technical Institute and Queen‟s College, where laboratory facilities could
be shared.
The Booker Group of Companies provided 1450 acres of land for a campus at Turkeyen.
The soil was turned by Prime Minister L.F.S. Burnham on May 24, 1966. Construction
work commenced on January 2, 1968, and the first building was declared open on
February 24, 1970. A major physical rehabilitation and expansion programme have since
been completed, and several new buildings are now available, allowing for more
classroom space among other things.
The New Building Society provided funding for the construction of a 40-room Student
Halls of Residence. This building was opened on May 27, 1994 and houses students from
the outlying areas of Guyana. A second Halls of Residence was constructed on campus
by the Beharry Group of Companies to house 44 students while a third, the Dennis Irving
Halls of Residence, was built by the University at Goedverwagting to accommodate an
additional 46 students.
When it commenced operations, the annual tuition fee at the University was $100 but this
was abolished in 1974. In the 1994-1995 academic year the University introduced a Cost
Recovery Programme. Resident Guyanese students are now required to pay G$127,000
per annum, except for those pursuing studies in Law, Medicine, Nursing and Tourism,
where the fees are $300,000, $500,000, $251,000 and $158,000 respectively. The fees are
higher for non-resident Guyanese and foreign students.
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In 1975, participation in National Service was made a requirement for persons wishing to
pursue studies at the University. However, in 1994, approval was given by the Cabinet
for the abolition of mandatory National Service for students at tertiary level education
institutions.
In the 1993-1994 academic years the Semester System was introduced in the Faculties of
Education and Social Sciences. This system was introduced in the remaining Faculties in
1994-1995.
The University‟s current enrolment at Turkeyen is approximately 5,000 students in the
Faculties of Agriculture, Arts, Education, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social
Sciences and Technology, pursuing more than 60 full time undergraduate programmes in
Accountancy, Architecture, Agriculture, Education, Engineering, Communications,
Environmental Science, Forestry, Law, Medicine, Modern Language, Chemistry,
Pharmacy and Social Work, to name a few. There are also post-graduate programmes in
the Faculties of Arts, Education, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences. To date,
approximately 10,000 students have graduated and gone on to successful careers.
For the 2002-2003 academic year the following programmes were been added: Degree in
Nursing and Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering.
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3. GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Campus Planning Principles – Turkeyen Campus
Unify the campus by reducing the presence of vehicles and building in a green
landscape
Relocate parking within campus
Limit vehicular access and accommodate service and emergency access at the
perimeter of the Campus and limited access paths
Screen service areas and utilities from paths
Orient buildings around open spaces or along axes within the Campus or at the green
perimeter
Locate and orient each building to respond to existing buildings, pathways, and other
features of the campus landscape
Align building entrances with other entrances in a building grouping
Define campus entries and corners with gardens and pathways
Enhance the campus landscape by expanding the arboretum landscaping and
informal footpaths and improving way-finding
Extend the informal arboretum quality of the campus lawn
Encourage planting of groves of trees rather than regularly spaced trees
Use building groupings to enclose open spaces within the campus
Integrate pedestrian-scaled lighting with the campus landscape
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Establish a comprehensive system for signage which allows for standardization,
flexibility and meets accessibility criteria
Create markers and identity signs at major entries and the corners of the Campus
Establish a campus-wide public art program
Encourage campus-wide employment of sustainable practices
Promote recycling of waste materials throughout the University
Implement energy saving measures as buildings are remodeled
Orient and configure new buildings to minimize summer solar gain, optimize natural
ventilation and use of natural light
Provide a safe and secure campus environment
Encourage a visible presence of security personnel
Implement campus-wide ATM access
Employ safety-in-design principles to avoid creation of places of concealment
Meet but do not exceed recommended lighting levels for pathways and sidewalks
Use lighting that will enable personal recognition with minimal glare
Maintain sightlines within campus landscaping
Signalize crossings on the perimeter roadways and align campus paths with these
crossings
Encourage outdoor classrooms, dining, and socialization to make outdoor areas more
secure and inviting
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4. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Early in the campus master planning process, a set of draft goals and objectives was
developed as a touchstone for the plan. Their purpose was to test the relevance and
appropriateness of each idea as it emerged. As the plan developed, the goals and
objectives were refined, but remain faithful to the University mission, and thus provide a
just test for proposals included in the finished campus master plan.
The five goals are:
1. Frame a master plan for the University of Guyana campus that will enhance the
academic and student life programs of the University in the years ahead, and will
enable it to continue to grow as a center for higher learning for generations to
come.
2. Sustain and enhance the admirable qualities of the campus so that it will continue
to attract and retain the best faculty, staff and students.
3. Make an identifiable place that is first and foremost an institution of higher
education, at the same time enhancing the qualities of the campus.
4. Strengthen the community of resident students and contribute to the increasing
vitality of the neighborhood.
5. Set a worthy example of environmental responsibility in the design and operation
of facilities and systems throughout the campus. Favor circulation on foot above
other modes.
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Objectives are specific and achievable projects and actions through which the master plan
can be implemented. Each responds to one or more of the five goals; thus each initiative
in the campus master plan should further the achievement of these goals.
Campus Master Plan Objectives:
1. The layout of buildings and open spaces should be functionally supportive of the
University‟s academic and campus life missions and should anticipate future
expansions and infill developments.
2. Historic and other notable buildings and features should be respected and
complemented by new facilities as components of a fully integrated and
functionally efficient campus
3. The configuration of the campus, supported by appropriate signage, should make
it clear to every visitor where they should enter the University.
4. The campus and its environs should be a safe place for those on foot by day and
after dark.
5. Footpaths on and adjacent to the campus should be flanked by active building
frontages, making the energy of the University visible, and the footpaths safe.
6. Campus lighting should be designed and directed primarily to enable approaching
people to recognize one-another, and should avoid sharp contrasts in illumination
levels.
7. Pedestrians should have priority within the campus, reducing potential conflicts
with vehicles to a minimum.
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8. Parking should be located and configured to be convenient yet inconspicuous on
the perimeter of the campus. Its access and egress should conflict as little as
possible with pedestrian circulation and with safe and efficient traffic operations.
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5. DEMOGRAPHIC PROJECTION
Table showing University of Guyana population- Turkeyen Campus
Faculty/ School Student
Population
Staff
Population
Faculty of Agriculture & Forestry 164 21
Faculty of Health Science 642 22
Laboratory 28
Faculty of Natural Sciences 740 75
Office 20
Herbarium 3
Faculty of Social Sciences 2734 45
Faculty of Technology 249 19
Labs 40
Workshop 39
School of Education & Humanities 840 31
School of Earth & Environmental Science
(SEES)
114 70
ICDE 17 6
Bio Diversity 5
Bursary 24
Administration 55
Student Loan 17
Copy center 11
Library 92
CBJ 5
ELT 5
GWLT & SLT 3
CIT 10
Communication Center 3
Law Building 7
Senior Common Room 5
Beharry Dorms 13
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NBS Dorms 1
Spicy Dish 2
Sports Bar 2
Health Science Canteen 4
GWLT canteen
3
TOTAL POPULATION 5500 684
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6. SETTING AND CAMPUS FORM
The University is divided into several faculties, namely: Agriculture and Forestry, School
of Earth and Environmental Sciences, School of Education and Humanities, Health
Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Technology. Each faculty is further
subdivided into several departments. The Faculties and Schools are supported by several
other departments, including: Maintenance, Administration, Personnel, Bursary,
Information Technology, Senior Lecturer Accommodation, Student Halls of Residence,
Canteen and the Library. There are approximately fifty (50) buildings located on the
Turkeyen Campus.
Physical
The University of Guyana Turkeyen campus is located on 1450 acres of land. It is
constituted of seven faculties in addition to administrative buildings on this campus. The
Turkeyen
Campus is
located along the
coastal plain of
Guyana which is
about 2 meters
below sea level.
The soils are
hydromorphic of
recent and sub-
recent deltaic deposits; they are front land or marine clays that are low humicgleys of
high base status. They are placed in land capability class I and II, indicating that naturally
facilitate poor drainage, are deep and mixed with silty soils associated with rivers, and
sandy soils in intermittent strips paralleling the coast (General Soil Map of British
Guiana, 1964).
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7. EXISTING ROADS & PATHWAYS
The main road way of the University starts from the main entrance to the north eastern
end of campus and terminates at the south eastern end, where the labs of the Faculty of
Technology and Maintenance Building are located. There are a few minor road ways
which links the main road to other areas on campus such as the one that links to the
Faculty of Health Sciences; and the one that links to the Center of Information
Technology (CIT) and Cheddi B. Jagan (CBJ) Lecture Rooms. There is also another
minor road, which is more of an earth road that links the Beharry Dorms to the main
road.
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The main road at the north eastern entrance
The main road leading to the central core of campus
Site plan of the University of Guyana showing its existing minor and major road networks
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The termination of the main road at the Faculty of
Technology’s lab
Minor road leading to the Faculty of Heath Sciences
Minor road leading to the western end of Beharry
Dorms
Minor road leading to CIT and CBJ lecture rooms
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The main road running through the central core Minor road terminating at CIT and CBJ
lecture rooms
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Inventory of Footpaths on Campus
The campus only has a few built footpaths liking some parts of the campus together.
Moreover, many of these footpaths are not covered and are in bad conditions. There are
only two main covered footpaths: one which links the Library, the Faculty of Social
Sciences, Education and Humanities, GWLT & SLT, the Stables and the Faculty of Law
together; and the other one which links the Faculty of Natural Sciences and the Faculty of
Health Sciences together. There are also a few minor footpaths which link a few
buildings together such as the one which links the Faculty of Technology with the Vice
Chancellery & Registry Building, and the one which links the Vice Chancellery &
Registry Building with the Bursary and Students‟ Loan Building. However, there are also
some earth paths which were created by the people on campus in locations where they
preferred to traverse. Theses earth paths includes one which links the Vice Chancellery &
Registry Building, Bursary, Students‟ Loan Building, Faculty of Technology, the Sports
Club, Maintenance, Biodiversity Center, Agriculture and Forestry, and the Learning
Site plan of the University of Guyana showing its existing covered, uncovered and earth footpaths
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Research Center (LRC) to the other parts of the campus; since there is no recognized
pathway that link these buildings to the other ones.
Pathway linking the Library and other buildings along the
path up to the Faculty of Law
Pathway linking the Faculty of Natural Science to
Faculty of Health Sciences
Pathway linking the Faculty of Technology with the Vice
Chancellery & Registry Building
Earth path leading from campus to the southern
entrance
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8. EXISTING PARKING The transportation system that is
been used on the university
campus is more like the public
system where the 44 route
Cummings lodge minus parked
along each other in the vicinity of
IAST compound to load student off of the campus.
However there is another system whereby hire cars are
allowed to circulate the campus with the aim of dropping
off students to the respective destination on the
Turkeyen campus. These hire cars are allowed to go
farther than the 44 route mini buses.In the addition of
students and staff transportation and parking, are not
fully planned out to take advantage of the landscape and
Pathway linking the Vice Chancellery & Registry
Building with the Bursary and Students’ Loan
Building
Earth path linking the buildings on southern part of
campus with the rest
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to emit some of the noise that has been a disturbances to lecturing space and conference
space, which needed to be dealt with.
Note that present parking on campus
1. Accommodates appx. 40 staff parking only
2. Security of the designated parking areas not easily allowed.
3. Several vehicles park along shoulders of the road, especially along the main artery
and around lecture spaces.
4. Handicap / Differently-abled parking facilities are too few.
5. Remaining designated areas for parking amount to less than 150.
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9. VEGETATION AND SHRUBS
Location of Trees
The University of Guyana is covered in large expanses of green areas. The central area
where the physical and human resources lie, accounts for approximately 80% of the trees
on the entire campus. With the addition of twenty two (22) new buildings into this
landscape, it is necessary to analyze the implications of this with the current vegetation
and shrubs on the campus. This report provides current projected information on how
shrubs and vegetation are and how they will be treated.
Image showing the main area where buildings and persons are located on the campus in relation to
the trees
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General Type of Trees
Image showing the types of trees on campus
Several trees present between buildings on the University‟s land were tributaries to folks
who have and have had association with the University in some meaningful way. This is
an implication which may affect the positioning of new buildings, so as to not have to
uproot any trees carrying such tags. The above mentioned tree types provide a guide of
the trees that grow well in our climate, the ability of the tree to spread and provide
coverage and the magnitude of density of the tree.
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Analysis of Tree Sizes
After a study of the distribution of trees, it was noted that trees of the smallest size
amounted to 36% of the trees on campus. It is located on the northern and central
campus.
Secondly, the greatest percentage of trees falls into the medium range of size being 42%.
Coincidentally, these trees are generally located where the main activities of the campus
take place. Vehicular transportation, movement by foot, teaching and library services are
all present in this area. This is also a key location for social and recreational experiences
between classes. The Central area of the campus names the location of these trees.
Lastly, the largest trees amount to the smallest percentage of those on campus. Notably,
most are located in the areas where the types of traffic and social interactions is minimal
when compared with central area where the medium sized trees are located. The
Southern and South western campus accommodates the largest trees. A point to note is
how permanent large trees are and the difficulties they can pose when new buildings are
located in close proximity.
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Key
- Lawns and shrubs
Location of Lawns and Scrubs
Lawns are located between all the current buildings on campus. The shrubs, generally for
landscaping it presently haphazard, secondly, they are not properly maintained, weeds
grow in between them, and the young shrubs are planted but not watered, thus, most are
dying. Major planting of shrubs presently exist along the health sciences catwalk and, the
lily pond, along the pathway leading to the minor entrance located at the south of the
campus, and finally along the road where the “CIT” and “CBJ” buildings are located.
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The Analysis of Tree Clusters
Location of tree clusters on the campus
Based on the future development for the campus, it was important to analyze the clusters
present. This would enable the future developers to know how to manipulate the areas in
such a way to make it integrated with the building. It will also inform these persons of
areas they should definitely not build in close proximity of. From a visual analysis carried
out, it showed that clusters were generally located in areas where population movement
was not regular. Some of such areas were found to be, the area alongside and behind
metro, behind the library, east of the maintenance building and west of the technology
engineering labs.
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Characteristics of Trees and how they affect Buildings
The image to the right shows the location of the present
sports bar on campus and the location to the tree south of
it.
It is critical to analyses the type, and how trees can cause
damage to building foundations. Trees with fibrous roots
tend to have dangerous roots spreading wide over and
under the surface of the earth. Trees with tap roots tend to
have roots growing downwards with minimal surface
spread.
The image to the right shows a typical tree and the
diameter of the root spread is represented by the blue line.
Normally, the spread of roots below ground can be known
by the rule of thumb being: the root spread is equal to or
exceeds by a small percent, to the diameter of the tree
crown. These are simple assumptions which will prevent
future damage to building foundations because greater care
will be taken when considering sites on the campus for
new structures.
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10. WATER NETWORK SYSTEM
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) supplies untreated ground water to the University
from two (2) pumps located at Turkeyen
campus. The two wells are interconnected
and the water is pumped directly from the
aquifer into the distribution network. The
water has high iron content as could be
observed in Picture seen.
The distribution system is owned and
maintained by the University and is being
fed by GWI through a six inches PVC
transmission pipe.
Like any other institution, the University of Guyana consumed water for its daily
operation. However, approximately 85% of the water consumed is used in the sewerage
facilities and 15% is used for cleaning and irrigation purposes.
The total water demand during peak hours is nine liters per seconds (9.0l/s), where:
UG population Consumed = 3.4 liters/Second = 37.83%
Reservoir Consumed = 3.3 liters/Second = 36.67%
IAST Consumed = 0.2 liters/Second = 2.2%
Southern Turkeyen (Housing Area) Consumed = 2.1 liters/Second = 23.3%
The demand per capita/student/day is 40 liters. During normal operation From the fire
flow analysis, the system proved to be inadequate and produces an unacceptable level of
services.
The entire system has one main storage facility that comprises of a ground storage
reservoir and an elevated tank. The ground storage has a capacity of a one-day supply and
the elevated tank has a capacity of a fifty-one minutes supply. However if the connection
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to the housing area is disconnected the elevated storage would have a supply of 1hr and
26 minutes.
Nevertheless to reinforce of the water distribution system above mention ,The University
of Guyana water supply system consists of a distribution pipe network and storage
facility (see attached system plan), which was initially design to be powered with its own
pump. Over the past years the system has undergone some changes. It is now powered by
GWI (Guyana Water Incorporated) simultaneously with other neighboring villages. Also
several new buildings since had been added to the landscape of the University, which are
connected to the distribution, and an increase in the student population, which resulted in
an increased demand. Hence, the level of service is not presently adequate and an
analysis of the system is required in order to determine the necessary adjustment for a
better level of service.
May 2003 – Dec 2005 Jan 2004 – Jun 2005
Date UG + IAST IAST Date UG + IAST IAST
May 02 1829 No Data Jan 04 21126 4289
June 02 2628 No Data Feb 04 22260 4738
July 02 3529 No Data Mar 04 23132 5187
Aug 02 4451 No Data April 04 23552 5310
Sept 02 5438 No Data May 04 23856 5437
Oct 02 6615 No Data June 04 24393 5763
Nov 02 7978 No Data July 04 24891 6005
Dec 02 9146 254 Aug 04 25640 6346
Jan 03 10070 690 Sept 04 26647 6560
Feb 03 10940 880 Oct 04 27544 6897
Mar 03 11915 1232 Nov 04 28440 7233
April 03 12969 1556 Dec 04 29100 7600
May 03 14083 1814 Jan 05 29700 7906
June 03 15459 2020 Feb 05 30650 8214
July 03 16699 2182 Mar 05 31483 8520
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Aug 03 17531 2369 April 05 32050 8722
Sept 03 18460 2622 May 05 33072 8961
Oct 03 18754 3092 June 05 34060 9310
Nov 03 19536 3469
Dec 03 20146 3908
University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus Student Population History
Academic Year Total Student
1997/1998 3888
1999/2000 4962
2000/2001 4976
2001/2002 4789
2002/2003 4810
2003/2004 5140
2004/2005 5400
University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus Staff Population History
Academic Year UA Staff UB Staff Total
1995/1996 298 448 746
1996/1997 269 394 663
1997/1998 273 365 638
1998/1999 262 350 612
1999/2000 257 347 604
2000/2001 262 360 622
2001/2002 272 352 624
2002/2003 258 327 585
2003/2004 254 365 619
2004/2005 276 362 638
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Population Growth Rate
From the graph above the projected growth rate = 9.52 %
FACULTY PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION
Faculty of Technology 9%
Faculty of Arts 6%
Faculty of Social Science 47%
Faculty of Agriculture 3%
Faculty of Health Science 6%
Faculty of Natural Science 15%
Education 14%
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Weekly Demand Pattern
The graph below represents flow versus time when the University is in its full Operation.
Diurnal Demand Pattern
The graph below represents the total demand during the summer (August 2005)
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The graph below represents the actual demand of the University and IAST during the
summer (August 2005), which is when the supply to Southern Turkeyen (Housing Area:
See Appendix F) was shutoff.
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Spatial Allocation of Demands
Department
Population
(Student &
Staff)
0.00054
/person/sec
Total
Demand
l/s
Remarks
Technology 700 0.378 0.378
Library 60 0.0324 0.0324
Edward Beharry
Dormitory 65 - 0.09
Computed using
120l/per/day
InformationTechnologyCe
nter 25 0.0135 0.0135
NBS Dormitory 45 - 0.0625 Computed using
120l/per/day
Education 820 0.4428 0.4428
Social Sciences 2650 1.431 1.431
Natural Sciences 860 0.4644 0.4644
Metro 15 0.0081 0.0081
IAST - 0.2 From meter
record
Sophia - 2.1 From meter
analysis
Personnel/loan agency 45 0.0243 0.0243
Sports Club 25 0.0135 0.0135
Admin 45 0.0243 0.0243
Agriculture 170 0.0918 0.0918
Maintenance 120 0.0648 0.0648
Technology Lab 25 0.0135 0.0135
Bursary 25 0.0135 0.0135
Computer lab 15 0.0081 0.0081
Health Sciences 440 0.1813 0.1813
Canteen/Recreational
Center 60 0.0324 0.0324
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Senior Common Room 25 0.0135 0.0135
CJ Lecture Theatre 25 0.0135 0.0135
Storage Reservoir - - 3.3 From meter
analysis
Total Demand (Peak Hour) 9.0 l/s
Location Pressure (m H20) Level of Service Remarks
Faculty Of Technology 7.8 Acceptable First Floor Level
Faculty of Natural
Sciences 8.37 Acceptable First Floor Level
Faculty of Social
Sciences 8.3 Acceptable First Floor Level
Faculty of Education 8.5 Good/ Second Floor Level
Library 8.0 Acceptable First Floor Level
Faculty of Agriculture 7.7 Good Required level
Faculty of Health
Sciences 8.4 Acceptable First Floor Level
Canteen 8.6 Good Required level
Maintenance
Department 7.6 Good
Required level
Personnel Department 8.0 Good Required level
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11. DRAINAGE SYSTEM
The drainage system of the UG was designed and built at the same time when the campus
was constructed in the 1960‟s. It comprises concrete lined drains (primary and secondary)
and earthen drains which covers a substantial portion of the campus. The Campus‟
drainage network is currently linked to the Liliendaal and Ogle pump stations located in
Liliendaal and Ogle, respectively.
The system was drained by two 4800 gpm(0.303 m3/s) pumps that were located on the
Southern end of the campus grounds. During the operation of these pumps, flooding of
the campus was minimal although the magnitude and intensity of rainfall remained the
same. Currently, due to the heavy downpours the campus is frequently flooded and this
poses a problem to the normal functioning of the university. See photos below.
Pictures showing flooding of the campus grounds.
Moreover, the internal and external drains are clogged with weed and silt most of the
time (see photo below). The Faculty of Technology report further noted that mean land
level (lawns and play field areas)of the campus is 14.933m GD and pumping at the
Liliendaal pump station at the outlet generally occurs between 14.935m GD and 14.326m
GD. As a result, whenever the pump station at Liliendaal starts to operate the campus is
flooded with about 187 millimeters or 7.4 inches. There are some areas on the campus
that are as low as 14.75 m GD At the outlet at Ogle, the pump station operates between
14.32 m GD and 13.71 m GD. The operation head at Ogle is lower that the land level on
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campus which should have contributed to an efficient gravity drainage system. However,
the presence of weeds is the primary cause of for the poor state of the drainage on
campus.
A weed infested drain Clogged drain
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12. SEWER NETWORK
The sewerage system of the University of Guyana was laid down in 1969 shortly before the
campus was opened and consists of approximately 66 manholes within a network of gravity
pipes. Each manhole is approximately 2ft wide × 2ft long × 2ft–9 in. deep. These manholes are
strategically located at points:
1. Where there is a significant change of direction or grade;
2. To allow access to the sewer at strategic locations to facilitate maintenance, inspection and
cleaning.
The existing sewerage system consist of a network of pitch fiber and PVC gravity sewer pipes
draining to Du-O-Jet sewage ejectors. The pitch fiber and PVC pipes are mainly of 4”diameter.
The sewage ejectors operate by pneumatically ejecting the collected wastewater from the
university complex a distance of approximately 1846ft via a 12”diameter discharge PVC pipeline
to a model V treatment plant that is no longer functional. This plant was previously responsible
for treating the sewage by utilizing a process called the activated sludge process, after which its
effluent is discharged into a nearby drainage trench.
The University of Guyana sewerage system was designed for a population of approximately 1500
persons in 1969, as only 10 buildings were existent at the time. Today, forty one years later, the
number of buildings on the campus has increased to 25 and the student and staff population
increased to over 6,000 persons. The sewage lines leading from some of these new buildings were
connected to the existing University sewerage system while for others, there are septic tanks
constructed to dispose their sewage. Due to the increase in population and buildings at the
University of Guyana, there is an increased hydraulic load on the sewers and hence, to cater for
this scenario there is a need to evaluate the existing capacity and design an adequate sewerage
system based on the existing population and the population growth for the next 25 years.
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(Technology Sport Club) “A sealed manhole within a building”
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13. SOLID WASTE
A preliminary characterization of solid waste was conducted by Mr. Hector of the Faculty
of Technology on solid waste generated by the faculties of Technology and Health
Sciences in June 2010. The results of these characterizations are shown in Tables 3 and 4,
reveal that mixed waste is generated by the campus, including paper, cardboard, plastic,
glass, metals among others.
All solid waste generated by the Turkeyen Campus is currently stored in bins around
campus and collected thrice a week (Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays) by a private
collector, Cevons. This material was previously disposed of at the Le Repentir Disposal
site, but with the opening of Haags Bosch landfill, the material is currently disposed
there. There is no form of separation of waste on campus or recycling. However, a team
from the Faculty of Technology is current developing a proposal to undertake a pilot
project that would involve the separation of waste at source, recycling of waste, and
generation of energy from waste.
Characterizations of solid waste generated by the Faculty of Technology
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14. ELECTRICITY
The University‟s present electrical distribution system at the Turkeyen campus is now
claimed to be presently being served, for normal and standby purposes, by three separate
sources of electricity supply as follows:
Natural Sciences Building
This is the main distribution system near the Natural Sciences building which comprises
two distributions systems from the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) and a
standby generator with the following details:
(i) The first distribution system is supplied by a 1000 kVA, 13.8 kV/220-127 V
transformers.
(ii) The second distribution system is supplied by 3 x 167 kVA, 13.8 kV/415-240 V
transformers.
(iii) A 375 kVA, 220/127V standby generator supplies nearly all the areas that receive
normal supply from the above mentioned transformers.
b) Centre for Information Technology (CIT) Building
A second distribution centre was added when the new computer centre was built and
normal supplies consist of 3x 100 kVA, 13.8 kV/220‐ 127V transformers with a 268
kVA, 220/127 V generator as standby.
Admin Buildings
A third distribution centre was recently established. The details of this centre are the
same as those for the CIT Building. The summary details of the Turkeyen campus
distribution system are shown in Table 5 below.
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Details of Electricity Distribution System at Turkeyen
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Klass et al (2010) indicate that:
The electricity distribution supply arrangements at the Natural Science location are chaotic and in
a deplorable condition. In addition to the untidy arrangement of the cables there are several
automatic changeover switches (ATS) connected to sub-distribution panels operating the sole
standby generator set. It is assumed that this arrangement became necessary because it was
difficult to obtain a supply from the distribution transformers to control the changeover switches.
A complete rearrangement and relocation of this distribution centre is necessary.
Health and Safety
Throughout the buildings there are numerous locations that represented potential threats to the
health and safety of the buildings occupants. Exposed electrical wiring, open faced electrical
panels, derelict but possibly live electrical installations, locked doors, tripping hazards, no
emergency evacuation signage or general safety signage, questionable fire escape capacity and
location, inoperative fire alarms and no smoke or heat detectors, chemical and biological material
storage are all issues that require immediate attention. At no point was a campus or faculty safety
officer or advocate identified.
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15. EXISTING BUILDINGS
Inventory- Hierarchy of Existing Buildings
There are currently fifty one (51) buildings on the campus:
3 stories: 11 buildings
2 Stories: 15 buildings
1 Stories: 25 buildings
The University of Guyana campus has 5,834,362 sq. ft., and the usages of existing buildings to
the campus site are as follows in the table .
The total usage of existing building square footage is 271,300 qs. ft. the land space available
therefore is 5,562,963.
The site plan for the hierarchy of existing buildings reflects buildings to be revamp, demolish,
recently added and buildings with structural problems. It being:
Twenty seven (27) to be revamp
Fifteen (15) to be demolish –
o 2 two stories
o 13 one stories
Eight (8) recently added
And one (1) with structural problems.
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TOTAL SQUARE FEET OF EXISTING BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS SQUARE AREA (sq. ft.)
MECHANICAL WK. SHOP 2520
FOT DRAWING ROOMS AND LABORATORIES 9188
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY 1 7532
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY 2 3808
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY 3 2025
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 2376
GENERATOR ROOM 697
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE1 2260
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE2 2022
BIODIVERSITY CENTRE 1762
LIBRARY 1826
FACULTY OF ARTS 14900
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE 4057
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENC 3469
STABLES 8454
GWLT 6622
COMMUNICATION CENTRE 3189
FACULTY OF LAW 6168
CBJLT 8808
IT CENTER 15072
NBS DORMS 10680
SPICY DISH 10514
SENIOR COMMON ROOM 5474
BEHARRY DORM 20732
C0PS GUARD BUILDING 2152
IDCE 5064
ELT BUILDING 3670
FACULTY OF EDUCATION BUILDING 11961
METRO BUILDING 1883
HERBARIUM BUILDING 1316
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES BUILDING 13464
FACULTY HEALTH SCIENCE BUILDING 17766
O F F I C E 1 HEALTH SCIENCE 2436
O F F I C E 2 HEALTH SCIENCE 2436
O F F I C E 2 HEALTH SCIENCE 706
HEALTH SCIENCE LABORATORY 1303
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES BUILDING 15519
LAB A 1795
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LAB B 845
CHEMICAL STORE 844
WORKS & MAINTENANCE OFFICE 4294
CENTRAL STORES 6597
FACULTIES MAINTENANCE 3057
L R C 4944
B U R S A R Y 4381
CANTEEN 1968
STUDENTS LOAN AGENCY 4192
GENERATOR ROOM 405
DRILL CORE 350
GEOGRAPHY BUILDINGS 3551
SPORTS SHED 345
TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE 271399
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Existing Buildings
University- Turkyen Campus Entrance
Education Lecture Theatre
Behaary Dorms
Student’s union room/Spicy Dish
Education Building
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The Master Plan
1. Guiding Principles
Recommendations
2. Campus Aerial Photo
3. 2011 Campus Master Plan
4. Road Network
5. New Facilities
6. Small Architecture Elements
7. Landscape and Open Spaces
8. Transportation and Parking
9. Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation
10. Utilities/Infrastructure
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1. GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The Guiding Principles define a direction for the Campus Master Plan Revision Future
goals, objectives, and implementation measures are developed from these principles.
Therefore, the Guiding Principles must reflect and consider all issues of importance to the
physical campus and the campus‟ philosophy. Guiding principle issues often incorporated
into a Campus Master Plan Revision include the character of the campus, architectural
guidelines for height, mass and density, vehicular circulation and parking, universal
access, open space, housing, infrastructure and sustainable design and landscape.
The University of Guyana Turkeyen Campus Guiding Principles are as follows:
1. A Dynamic Campus Core
A dynamic campus core shall be the center of student life on campus. There will
become the central community, turning the campus inward and encouraging
interaction. Activities will be integrated with the campus providing events and
services to foster social relations on campus. Building density will be greatest
surrounding the Main open space with primary building entrances oriented toward
this center of activity. A balance shall be maintained between building footprints,
open space, vistas, and the surrounding facilities to enhance the pedestrian
experience.
2. Centers of Activity
Surrounding the campus core are the academic clusters of Humanities, Sciences, and
Arts; immediately outside these inner clusters are the Physical Education Complex
and Student Housing. Each academic cluster and center of activity shall retain an
individual character defined by the programs and activities unique to the area. A
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portion of open space will be incorporated into each cluster emphasizing and defining
the cluster‟s boundaries and character.
3. Campus Coherence through Landscaping, Pathways, Signage and Building
Design
Landscaping, pathways, and signage shall connect the various campus elements and
create overall campus coherence. The pedestrian experience will be enhanced as
orientation and movement is strengthened across campus; this is accomplished
through the use of defined pathways, building design, and vistas. Campus edges will
be primarily defined through landscape, not buildings. The entire campus should be
viewed as a special, inviting place within its surrounding community.
4. Housing Neighborhoods
Housing clusters shall evoke a neighborhood environment, promoting resident kinship. These
neighborhoods will incorporate areas of open space, and be placed outside of the campus core
and academic clusters. Adjacency to co-curricular activities is determined by the resident
type.
5. Positive Presence in Community
The University shall continue to foster a positive physical and intellectual relationship within
the community. Community members will be welcomed on campus. The campus boundaries
will be clearly defined, creating a distinct edge to identify the campus within the surrounding
community. Future land acquisitions will be accomplished with community support.
6. Adaptability
Design of buildings and grounds will allow future adaptability and renovation. Campus
infrastructure will be accessible, expandable, reliable, and simultaneously, unobtrusive.
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7. Vehicular Perimeter
Vehicular traffic will be easy to navigate and travel along a loop road outside the pedestrian
core. Required vehicular service access to buildings will be visually minimized. Surface
parking will be landscaped to give a park-like character, and parking structures sited,
designed, and constructed to minimize the impacts on the campus and the surrounding
community.
The Campus Master Plan Revision is guided by these principles so that broader long term
vision for the campus can be realized by the decisions that are made today. The Guiding
Principles are planning benchmarks for this document– and for those that are charged with
implementing future campus projects.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
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2. CAMPUS AERIAL PHOTO
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3.2011 CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
REVISION
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4. ROAD NETWORK
Beginning from the main entrance on the north eastern end of campus, is the introduction
to a proposed road which runs along the northern canal of campus, heading toward
Beharry Dorm, then makes a left turn towards the Education Lecture Theatre (ELT). The
purpose of this road is not only to link the outside with the campus, but to allow the
476,366 square feet of land at the entrance to be develop with buildings and other
structures. It was agreed upon the building of the Beharry Dorm that no structure was to
be built on the land that would obstruct the view of the dorm as one enters the campus.
Therefore, this proposed road would allow everyone coming into the campus to have a
clear view of the dorm as they drive along it.
This road is 50 feet wide, has four lanes which terminates at the entrance of a proposed
parking lot, 200 feet away from the entrance. The road then continues at a width of 30
feet where it joins the existing road at ELT. The purpose of the 4 lane at the entrance is to
allow the easy ingress and egress of traffic on campus, which is a current problem
especially when there is graduation and other such main events. The reduction of the
width is to control the speed of traffic; plus there are mechanisms in place on all roads
where it is necessary to reduce the speed of traffic, such as speed bumps. There is also a
minor road coming off of this
road, which links the Beharry
Dorm to allow access to it,
especially in the case of
emergencies.
► Image showing the arrangement of
the four lane road at the main
entrances
Another proposed road is introduced to link the areas where the proposed Lecture
Theatre, Academic Mall and Residential area will be placed; the location of these
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buildings are to the west of campus. The road is 30 feet wide and continues from the
exiting road (widen to 30 feet) which links CIT, NBS Dorm and CBJ Lecture Rooms.
The final proposed road is located to the south of campus. It starts from a proposed
entrance at the south eastern end, and runs towards the west and connects to the existing
road at the Maintenance Building. It mimics the arrangement of the north eastern
entrance, but the four lane road terminates at the entrance of a parking lot located 160
feet away from the entrance. Other works done on existing roads includes widening to allow
space along one edge for a tram car system.
Site plan of the University of Guyana showing proposed road network; cyan colour represents the
roads
Section A-A showing the typical arrangement of the road with the tram system at one side
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Proposed Footpaths for Campus
All proposed footpaths are covered to protect pedestrians from the sun and rain.
However, they are not completely cover; they have openings of 10 feet wide at varying
intervals, where there is the provision of seating along the footpath. This was done
because it was observed that many people sit alongside on the footpaths, even though
there are available benches for them to sit on. The proposed footpaths links all the
buildings (existing and proposed) on campus together and the existing ones (including
some of the earth paths) are to be developed; footpath width varies from 6 feet, 8 feet and
10 feet. There is also a proposed 5 feet wide jogging track that runs alongside the border
of campus. Besides used for jogging, the track is proposed for the purpose of additional
security, where a police officer(s) can use to traverse along to over look the campus.
Site plan of the University of Guyana showing proposed footpaths
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Existing earth path linking the buildings on southern part of campus with the rest
Proposed development of earth path and surrounding areas
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5. NEW FACILITIES
1. Students Welfare Hall
Square Area: 8,000sq.
No. Of Floors:4
Accessed By:Central
Stairwell
No. of persons:250
Design: Combination
Geometry
New Building addressing registration, admission and all other formal needs relating to
students‟ tenure at the University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus
2. The Lecture Hall
Venue for theatrical
performances, lectures
and annual graduation
ceremonies
Square Area: 67,000sq.ft
No. Of Floors: 2
Accessed By: Central
Stairwell
No. of persons: 1500
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3. Indoor & Outdoor Sports Facility
Arena 1: Indoor
Sport Activity – accompanied by
court spaces
Indoor Hockey – Largest
(below function operate in this
space)
o Basketball
o Volleyball
o Table Tennis
o Indoor football
(futsol)
Sporting Support spaces -
connected to sporting activity
Locker rooms
Equipment storage
Training Function
Gym & space for physical activity
Seminar Rooms – audio visual
presentations
Conference and Meeting rooms
Medical facility (physical therapy)
– injury response
Administrative Function
Maintenance offices
Administrative offices
Sport Directors office and assistant
Audience Viewing
Audience tiers – total 4,000-6,000 persons
Press Boxes
Executive viewing Boxes
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Public accommodation
Toilet facilities
Main Entrance and lobby (meeting area before an event)
Shops and Canteens (sport equipment and food respectively)
Arena 2 : External (Stadium)
Sport Activity
Rugby
Football
Cricket
Sporting Support spaces
Locker rooms
Equipment storage
Training Function
Cricket indoor arena –
pitch and synthetic turf
for use of training
machinery
Done outdoors (In indoor facility during poor weather)
Audience Viewing
Audience Tiers – total – 3,000 – 45 00 persons
Public accommodation
Toilet facilities
External walk paths
Fall away spaces (area for person to linger, lime, sit, stand and chat)
Public interaction spaces Landscaping ponds vegetation etc.
Main Entrance and lobby (meeting area before an event)
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4. The Communications Building
New Communications
Building with upgraded
facilities carrying out the
present functions
Square Area: 7,500sq.ft
No. Of Floors:3
5. The Executive Dining Hall
Square Area:
31,000 sq.ft.
No. Of Floors:2
Accessed By: Main Staircase
Design: Circular Form
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6. The Students Union Hal
Venue for social interaction of
students between classes
Square Area:
8,100 sq.ft.
No. Of Floors: 2
7. The Daycare
Venue for children of Staff
and students of the University
Square Area:4.000sq.ft.
No. Of Floors:1
Design:The Arch
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8. The Academic Mall
Venue catering for the
academic needs of staff and
students as well as the
domestic needs for
residents on campus.
Square Area:
25,000 sq.ft.
No. Of Floors:4
9. The School of
Earth and
Environmental
Science Building
Transformed SEES building
with new offices and
classrooms
Square Area:
12,000 sq.ft.
No. Of Floors:2
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10. New Building : Addition to Health Sciences
New building
containing
laboratories and
additional
classrooms.
Square Area:
8,000 sq.ft.
No. Of Floors:2
11. Multi-
disciplinary
Laboratory
Complex
Square Area:
43,300sq.ft.
No. Of Floors:4
Laboratory catering
for cross faculty usage.
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12. The Observatory
Building design to study Astronomy
Square Area:11,000 sq.ft.
No. Of Floors:7
13. UG Development Project Office
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14. The Extension to Library
15. The Bursary & Stores
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16. Technology Industrial Lads & Lecture Hall
17. Extension to Engineering Lab
18. The New Maintenance
Building
6,500 sq ft. of New,
upgraded Offices and
storage rooms
No. of floors - 2
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19. The Security
Headquarters & Booth
3,000 sq.ft total, for space
for security procedures
No. of Floors – 1
20. Security at entrance
No. of Floor – 1
21. The Satellite
2,514 sq.ft. of space for
extra classroom, offices and
post graduate students
No. of Floors
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The Vertical Fishing Ponds
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6. SMALL ARCHITECTURE
Bridge
The existing campus bridges are in a
deplorable condition with no consideration
of aesthetics. The proposal of a new design
not only lends to aesthetics, but it takes into
consideration the environment of learning
where the shading device columns form the
letter „H‟ when sighted from above.
Benches:
Outdoor seating that takes into consideration
beauty and harmony will be distributed
throughout the campus. But where students
continue to sit along the campus “catwalk”
will need special design consideration. The
proposal of seating incorporated with the
“catwalk” maintaining the same split level
has been done with the consideration of the
popular demand of students‟ desire to enjoy
such area of seating. These seating will be
established where there is a transition between covered walkways and uncovered
walkways.
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PROPOSED SEATING – WHERE THERE ARE TREES
ALONG CATWALK
PROPOSED SEATING – WHERE THERE ARE LAMPS
ALONG CATWALK
PROPOSED SEATING PLAN – WHERE THERE ARE
TREES
PROPOSED SEATING PLAN – WHERE THERE ARE
LAMPS
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Another popular place of seating on the University‟s campus are gazebos. The existing
gazebos are good for seating, but does not lend to inspiration and harmony to the campus
environment. The proposed idea of the proposed gazebos came from the surrounding
trees. Where the central columns comes up as the trunk and spreads out as the roof of the
gazebo replicates the crown of the tree.
EXISTING GAZEBO POPOSED GAZEBO
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7. LANDSCAPE & OPEN SPACES
Major trees which will be destroyed
Treatment of new shrubs & trees
The implications of roads, and vegetation and shrubs on campus
The residential area
Major Trees to be uprooted
Central area where major trees will be removed
KEY
- Location of major trees which will be destroyed
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Reasons for removal of trees
1. Present location of tree at the sports bar will continue to deteriorate
its foundation
2. Buildings like the Engineering Lab, the SEES Building, the Library
and the copy center will be subjected to extension, demolition or
transformations. The changes necessary at these locations will
require the trees to be removed.
The removal of these trees along with minor ones will not be an
issue since they will be replaced, and several new ones planted.
Treatment of Trees and Shrubs
The Building above
(The Students’
Common Room) &
Lab. Complex (to the
left) show the
distribution of Lawns,
Shrubs, and trees for
those new building only.
Each building, old and new was
given individual attention as it
relates to how shrubs are
manipulated to improve the visual
appearance of the building and the
surrounding areas. The shrubs served
the purpose of giving directions and
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providing containment within a specific area. It will now be the responsibility of the
Maintenance staff to maintain these shrubs. They must be kept trimmed, void of
overgrown weeds and must be watered. New trees will be planted along the roads where
there will be no artificial shade. It was learnt from the inventory, that dense trees provide
great shade. This will maintain a visually appealing campus.
The implications of Roads and vegetation and scrubs on campus
The image above shows the current roads and new roads for the Master Plan for the University of
Guyana. The Arrows signal entrances to the campus.
KEY
- Green Areas
- Roads and Parapets
-Squatter Area
- Residential mounds
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The New location to the south and east way correctly placed where only shrubs and
lawns are located. There are no trees present in this area to damage neither the roads nor
the tracks for the tram way systems. This is the same experience for the rest of the
campus. Intra- campus movement will not be damaged by the vegetation.
The Residential Area
The Image above shows the Layout of the residential plot for the master plan.
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The residential plot covers an area of approximately 808,200 ft 2
. It is the
designated area for the regulatory plot. The site is raised on a mound to give
dominance to the area. It is slated to house officials of the University of Guyana.
Much green will be retained as possible.
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8. TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
Proposed Parking
1. The proposed parking for the entire campus will accommodate appx. 679
vehicles.
2. Security is assured in these areas through provision of several security posts in the
designated areas.
3. Staff parking has been increased to accommodate another 80 vehicles to the
already existing areas only amounting to appx. 40.
4. Clearer roads will be allowed.
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Academic Mall (135)
Theatre (144 vehicles + 100 motorcyclists)
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Sporting Facilities (320 vehicles + 75 motorcycles)
Proposed Staff Parking (80)
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9. VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN
CIRCULATION
A tramcar is a type of rail vehicle which is used to move people and goods across short
distances. Tramcars are similar to trains in many ways, except that they are much lighter,
and they typically include a single car, rather than a string of cars connected to make a
train.
Purpose of system: to reduce congestion in high traffic on campus by providing a public
transit alternative to private vehicles.
Diagram showing Tram car routes
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10. UTILITY
Water Distribution
All future building laterals will be a minimum of6-inches in diameter and shall be
properly sized to carry the estimated flow; additionally, where possible, a minimum slope
of 1% will be provided, or the collection system will be designed for 2 ft/sec. velocity.
Irrigation water is provided by a campus owned water well. The water is being pumped
from this well to the existing distribution pipe lines, for usage. The campus will need
additional capacity through build out to provide the needed water pressure.
Upon examination of several alternatives, the following improvements for the campus‟
water distribution system will take place:
1. Construct new water lines to replace some of the smaller diameter pipelines, or
provide additional loops in the water distribution system to improve the water
flow conditions.
2. Installed additional pump station before build out of the campus to provide
adequate water pressure.
3. Proposed an Elevated Storage Tank to store water in the case of power failures,
and water shortage.
Discharge pipe for well
Elevated Storage Tank
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Proposed water supply network
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Sewage System
It was brought to the attention of the 4th
year Architecture Students after inquiry, that the
present sewage system had the capability to withstand the demands necessary to make the
New buildings on the campus function efficiently.
This was put forward by a senior lecturer of the Civil Engineering Department in the
Technology faculty of the University based on the following information:
1. Population growth of the Campus – when the inquiry was made concerning
the need for a new sewage system, it was stated that the only way a new one
was needed was if the University will be catering for a drastic increase of the
student population. This increase was found out to be approximately 5000
new students. Thus, there is no need for a new sewage system, since this
depends, not on the drastic increase of buildings, but the drastic increase of
people.
2. Plans to refurbish the existing sewage system – presently there are preliminary
plans being spear headed by the Civil Engineering Department to renovate
and upgrade the present system. This is adequate to effectively handle the
sewage output of the new buildings.
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Acknowledgements
Vice Chancellor
Architecture Head of Department
Steering Committee Members
Focus Group Participants
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Vice Chancellor
Pro.
Head of Department (Architecture) : Mr. William Harris
Steering Committee Members
Registrar:: Mr. Vincent Alexander
Deans
Librarian
Focus Group Participants
Admin Committee
VICE CHANCELLOR
REGISTRAR
Deans
Librarian
University Senate
Staff Advisory Council
Admissions
Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students
Residence Life/Student Life
Athletics
Recreation
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Public Safety / Transportation
Advancement/Alumni Relations
Adjacent Neighborhoods
Neighboring Institutions
Winston Salem Planning
Town Halls - Faculty + Staff, Students
Communications Group