The contract was signed today for the development which includes a full sized GAA pitch, two soccer pitches and a rugby pitch, all fully floodlit, is due for completion in September 2011 in time for the 2011/2012 academic year.
The Pavilion Building comprises changing rooms, squad rooms, coaching rooms, together with bar, restaurant and conference facilities.
- External Walls: Up to €8,000 Grant
- Attic: Up to €1,500 Grant
- Cavity Walls: Up to €1,700 Grant
- Internal Dry Lining: Up to €4,500 Grant
The development will be funded from a number of sources including income raised from the operation of the facility and from funding generated from campus based commercial activities.
The University of Limerick has a proud tradition of providing excellent sports facilities for its students, staff and the wider community.
The University Arena, with Ireland’s first Olympic sized pool, a boathouse with Ireland’s only indoor powered rowing tank, an outdoor all weather athletic facilities and numerous field sports pitches are just some of the facilities available.