University of Cyprus Master Plan

The Project concerns the new Masterplan of the University of Cyprus campus. The University Campus occupies an area of ​​139 hectares in Athalassa and is located in the eastern periphery of the city of Nicosia. The development of the campus was based on the initial General Masterplan, which was drawn up in 1994, as part of an International Architectural Idea Competition.

The vision of the University of Cyprus is to create a green and smart campus which will have the capacity and flexibility to cope with the future development challenges of the university in a rapidly changing environment. The implementation of the Masterplan will be in four phases, within a span of over 10 years.

In 2021, the contract for the preparation and submission of an Environmental Impact Assessment Study was awarded, by the University of Cyprus, to the Consortium “ALA Planning Partnership Consultancy L.L.C.” and “Atlantis Environment and Innovation Ltd”. ALA Planning Partnership Consultancy L.L.C were the Project Coordinators.

The scope of the EIA Study was to assess the potential environmental impacts from the implementation of the proposed Masterplan, which included both existing and proposed future developments and facilities.

The ΕΙΑ Study, included a desk study, data collection and analysis, consultation with Competent Authorities, execution of site visits, onsite data, mapping of environmental data and flora and fauna surveys. Special attention was given to specialized facilities which included, among others, a biological wastewater treatment plant, laboratories, the construction of lakes, two energy centres (onsite energy production facilities), two photovoltaic parks, landscaping and research centres.