On August 10, the reporter learned from the Administration of Key Projects Construction of Hefei City that the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) campus in the Hefei National High-tech Industry Development Zone, Phase I, will be completed in mid-August. By then, it can accommodate about 8,000 teachers and students. USTC high-tech zone campus is located in the enclosed area of Chuangxin Avenue, Xiyou Road, South Shilian Road and Fuxing Road in Hefei National High-tech Industry Development Zone. It covers an area of about 595 mu (about 40 hectares) and has a total construction area of about 483,000 square meters. The project includes 20 individual buildings such as the Book Education Center, the academic building, the administrative and service center, and supporting facilities. At present, 16 individual buildings, such as the Book Education Center, have been put into use, and about 3,000 students have moved in. The three academic buildings and the administration and service center are being inspected and cleaned and will be completed in mid-August, which marks the completion of all construction work for the campus’first phase. This project is vital for building Hefei into a comprehensive technology center and an important support for making USTC a world-class university. It is also a fundamental project for the USTC and local government to cooperate in developing strategic emerging disciplines and high-tech industries.
Reported by Tan Meiling, He Jianxuan Translated by Zheng Chen
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