On 11 November, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Marat Khusnullin announced that the monolithic construction phase has been completed for the new academic and sports facility currently being built at the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.
"On behalf of the President, we continue to build and develop educational infrastructure across the country. One of our key priorities remains the training of personnel for the construction industry, and we are actively working toward this goal. Institutions such as the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering train specialists capable of conducting breakthrough research in the construction sector, thereby strengthening the nation’s technological sovereignty. Students require an environment that fosters both professional growth and well-rounded personal development."
"The new SPbGASU academic and sports complex will integrate spaces for sports, study, and recreation. The project will expand the university’s capabilities, create a comfortable environment for students, and help promote a healthy lifestyle. As of today, the construction of the monolithic structures at the site has been completed," the government portal government.ru quotes Khusnullin as saying.
The Deputy Prime Minister added that the new educational and sports facility, spanning approximately 5,300 square meters, will serve as an important component of the university’s infrastructure. The building will feature modern spaces for students’ physical training and the hosting of athletic events. Specifically, it will house a four-lane swimming pool with a heated deck area, a hall for boxing and other martial arts, and a multifunctional sports hall designed for training sessions and competitions in basketball, volleyball, and other team sports.
"The construction of an educational and sports facility for the university is a significant project that will create a modern, functional space for students and faculty. We are placing special emphasis on the quality of the work, the technological solutions employed, and the creation of a comfortable, safe, and accessible environment. Construction and installation work is proceeding steadily at the site, and our objective is to ensure the project is completed in full compliance with established requirements and deadlines. The new building is scheduled to be commissioned in 2027," said Karen Oganesyan, General Director of the Unified Customer public law company.
At present, work is underway at the site to install the roofing, partitions, and internal utility systems; the installation of external power supply, water supply, and sewage networks is also nearing completion.
The building’s functional program will not be limited to sports facilities; it will also include classrooms, student lounge areas, a snack bar, a medical station, and administrative and support spaces.
During the design process, special attention was paid to accessibility for people with limited mobility; comfortable conditions for movement will be provided both inside the building and in the surrounding area.
In addition, a space for athlete preparation will be set up in the pool area—a "dry-land" training room designed for specialized exercises, the development of physical skills, and the refinement of swimming technique outside of the water.
Construction of the facility is being carried out under the supervision of the Public Law Company "Unified Customer" as part of the registry of capital construction projects included in the comprehensive state program "Construction," which is overseen by the Ministry of Construction.