Summary sheet
The Project relates to the expansion of the Danube University Krems into an international campus university. By year start 2006 the expanded site is due to have seminar and teaching rooms, a research centre and a new library.
The project should contribute to improving the quality and range of higher education facilities for post-graduate studies - including teaching and research - in Krems, one of the university education poles with a growing demand in Austria. By providing access to advanced further education, the project will sustain skills acquisition and development contributing to offer equal and open access to high-quality learning opportunities for people of all ages.
EU Directive 97/11/EEC does not specifically mention that educational activities require an Environmental Impact Assessment; however Annex II of the Directive could consider them as Urban Development projects. Part of the development involves construction on an adjacent green-field site at the base of vineyards. All environmental aspects will be reviewed during appraisal.
Procurement will be carried out according to the requirements of EU Directives in respect of Services and Works contracts.
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