An ambitious approach to cross border working
Citadels, Carlisle
University of Cumbria Campus
Transforming the Citadels
It will revitalise the prominent Citadels buildings and adjacent site and be transformative to the character and status of Carlisle and the wider Borderlands area.
KEY FACTS
Project title: Citadels Campus, University of Cumbria
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
Theme: Enabling infrastructure
Project lead: University of Cumbria
Total project value: £77 million
Funded by: UK Government
Status: In delivery
Developing a new city centre campus
£50 million from the Deal is being invested to develop a new city centre campus for the University of Cumbria. As a new home for the University of Cumbria, this will boost the vibrancy and vitality of Carlisle city centre and improve skills provision across the Borderlands, increasing access and resulting in productivity increases in the local economy.
The new campus project has been developed in partnership by Cumbria County Council, Carlisle City Council, and the University of Cumbria, working with Cumbria LEP as a key partner.
The award of the funding is a significant milestone and allows the University to take the next steps towards delivery of the ambitious plans for the Citadels.
Modernising a historic landmark building
Based on the site of the historic Citadels buildings, the new campus will provide publicly accessible spaces that combine local amenities, cultural and commercial uses, as well as addressing inequalities by creating highly accessible opportunities for higher education and training.
The project team is now working on detailed designs for the development and moving towards the next step of submitting the planning application.