Pleasance North Redevelopment

Due to the development and restoration work taking place in Pleasance North, from Tuesday 27 September, the four parking spaces against 60 Pleasance, at the top of the gym car park, will no longer be available.

However, we are pleased to inform members that there are no other planned disruptions to member gym or class services during the development work.

Schedule of work impacting The Pleasance Sports Complex & Gym

• Tuesday 27 September 16: Parking spaces closed for preparation of site.
• Wednesday 28 September 16: Installation of site compound
• Monday 10 October: Work commences to remove old bike shed roof. Possible noise disruption.
• Tuesday 11 October: Deliveries to site compound between 9.00-10.00. Additional traffic in car park.
• Thursday 13 October: Deliveries to site compound between 9.00-10.00. Additional traffic in car park.
• Wednesday 19 October: Works will commence to remove the bike shed. Possible disruption. Deliveries to site compound park between 9.00-10.00.  Additional traffic in car park. 
• w/c Monday 24 October - Deliveries to site compound between 9.00-10.00. Additional traffic in car park.

About the Project:

The University’s Pleasance Complex at 48A-60 Pleasance plays host to a variety of student societies and activities, as well as being the main hub for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Situated around the Pleasance Courtyard, the buildings age from circa 100 to 220 years old and are mostly Category B Listed (48A is Category C Listed).

This project represents a significant investment in the enhancement of facilities for students at the University as well as the wider community.

The redevelopment will enhance spaces throughout the complex and alterations include the upgrading of number 60 to provide a new societies hub housing a newspaper office, student radio studios, resource centre and film studio as well as proposing the introduction of a lift to improve access. Recognising the requirements of the student body, the Salisbury Building is being improved to provide multi-use space for societies particularly catering for dance societies.

Find out more about the re-development of Pleasance North here: Pleasance Redevelopment