VSU launches major infrastructure projects for academic, research, student mobility initiatives

Through the realization of the 10-year Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan (LUDIP), the Visayas State University is now on its full blown implementation of some of the priority infrastructure projects starting last quarter of 2024. 

Among the priority projects is the construction of the Digital Learning Spaces Center situated at the side of the University Gymnasium.

According to Engr. Marcelo T. Abrera, Jr., the Head for Infrastructure Project Development, the Phase I of the project will focus on the construction of the VSU Auditorium with a budget of 40 million pesos from the national government. 

This center aims to enhance the university’s capacity to hold big events. Also, this is an additional pride of VSU being the favorite destination that offers academic excellence and  eco-tourism. 

A three-dimensional picture of the proposed Auditorium worth 40 million situated beside the VSU Gymnasium

“When the additional funds become available, the construction of offices and rooms for Phase 2 will follow”, Engr. Abrera added.

Inside the Digital Learning Spaces Center are rooms and offices for student curricular and non-curricular activities such as the student council’s office, additional smart classrooms, conference rooms, recreational lounge, among others. 

A three-dimensional picture of the proposed Digital Learning Spaces Center beside the VSU Gymnasium

Additionally, the center is proposed to be a green building for its rain-harvesting facility that will make the building sustainable in terms of water resources, and will be integrated with solar panels for energy sustainability.

Another soon-to-rise infrastructure is a three-storey academic building with 80 million pesos located across the Department of Horticulture to address the shortage of classrooms and offices.

A vertical garden was incorporated into the perspective of each building which symbolizes the VSU’s commitment to becoming a national green university.  

A three-dimensional picture of the proposed three-storey academic building worth 80 million situated across the Department of Horticulture

The dream to establish the Eastern Visayas Innovation Center for Health Biotechnology (EV-Biotech) building became a reality this year, with a total budget of 32 million. 

Located near the Advanced Research and Innovation Center (ARIC), this building is dedicated to provide space for research and development initiatives in health biotechnology. 

A three-dimensional picture of the proposed EV-Biotech building worth 32 million situated near ARIC

These infrastructure projects will showcase VSU's focus on growth, sustainability, and innovation to shape a brighter future for its academic community and beyond.

This article is aligned with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

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