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GCU's Projects/Planning
Aims
We see GC University as a modern, demand-driven,
research-based, quality-conscious, futuristic and affordable
institution. Guided by this vision, we attempt to ensure three
things in our academic programmes: (i) quality assurance of
teaching; (ii) high standards of research and (iii)
organizational and managerial efficiency.
In pursuing the Vision, GCU is focusing at achieving the
following aims:
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GCU, Lahore is a modern, demand-driven, futuristic, quality
conscious and affordable public University. This University
wishes to build its future through internationally
recognized research, scholarship and learning within a
distinctive environment.
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To set up new departments so as to offer courses in modern and
applied subjects to suit the market needs.
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To set up Centers of Excellence in selected disciplines
including Mathematics, Physics, Telecommunication, Atomic
Physics, Biotechnology, Sustainable Development,
Entrepreneurship, Urban Studies, Clinical and School
Psychology.
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To continue to recruit, develop and retain staff of the
highest quality.
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To develop and implement a sustainable infrastructure
development programme across the University.
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To internationalize our staff and student communities and
enhance our reputation abroad.
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To enhance our contribution to the economic, social, cultural
and educational life of Pakistan.
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To increase both the number and proportion of postgraduate
research students.
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To double student enrollment by the year 2015.
Planning and
Development Projects Office
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Aim of Government College University is to
disseminate inter-disciplinary knowledge and produce
intellectual minds, rather than ordinary graduates. The main
focus of the University is on quality, not quantity. The
University is focusing on offering top class graduate and
postgraduate programmes in the existing disciplines as well as
the new disciplines in demand in the market. These programmes
will aim at meeting the requirements of both the national and
international markets. The university is implementing the
concept of holistic student development by helping them in their
overall intellectual development through self confidence
building measures, a sense of national responsibilities,
leadership ability, a clear vision about their future goals,
purposeful career plans and a life style in accordance with the
cultural norms.
Major Civil
Work Projects Completed: 1993-2006
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Sr. # |
Civil Work Projects |
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1.
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Construction of Quaid-e-Azam Hostel of Intermediate Students |
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2.
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Extension of Center for Advance Studies in Physics |
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3.
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Construction of Postgraduate Block |
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4.
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Construction of Chemistry Block |
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5.
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Establishment of New Lab in Chemistry Department |
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6.
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Computer Lab in Central Library |
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7.
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Establishment of Tennis Courts |
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8.
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Establishment of Basket Ball Courts |
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9.
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Computer Laboratory in Physics Department |
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10.
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Installation of systems in offices of Registrar and
Controller of Examination |
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11.
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Development of Botanical Area Garden |
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12.
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Inter-flooring for establishment of treasurer/Registrar
Offices |
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13.
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Restoration /Renovation of Iqbal Hostel Building |
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14.
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Renovation of Cricket Ground Pavilion and Boundary Wall |
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15.
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Installation of 3 new Tube-Wells and main water supply
Network |
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16.
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Computer Laboratory in Centre for Advances Studies in
Physics |
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17.
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Establishment of New Laboratory in Physics Department |
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18.
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Establishment of New Laboratory in Zoology Department |
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19.
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Establishment of New Laboratories including Genetical
Laboratory in Botany Department |
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20.
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Addition/Alteration work in Principal's Office |
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21.
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Additional Computer Laboratories setup 2002 Postgraduate
Library |
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22.
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Planning and Development Cell established |
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23.
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Establishment of Career Guidance & Placement Centre |
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24.
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Installation of 04 Power Generators and Main Electric Supply
Network in Campus |
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25.
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Renovation and restoration of the new Hostel Building |
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26.
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Installation of 400 Computers and networking in various
Departments |
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27.
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Miscellaneous Major Development Civil Works |
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28.
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Construction of residential Area and store at Allama Iqbal
Hostel |
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29.
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Renovation & Restoration of High Tech Resource Lab Building
at CASP |
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30.
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External Area Development & Establishment of Open Top
Chamber Lab at Botanic Garden |
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31.
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Air Conditioning of Computer Science Department |
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32.
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Air Conditioning of Bukhari Auditorium |
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33.
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Construction of Squash Court Complex |
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34.
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Construction of 2nd Floor Area at New Science Block |
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35.
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Addition of 1 Floor Area at CASP New Building |
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36.
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Development of Car Parking Area at Main Campus |
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37.
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Installation of 02 Tube-wells at CASP and Old Science Block |
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38.
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Inter-flooring at Old Chemistry Block of Material Chemistry
Lab, Meeting Room and Director Offices |
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39.
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Establishment of MS Clinical Psychology Department |
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40.
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Construction of Science Laboratories over Sustainable
Development Building |
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41.
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Flood Light Facility in Basket Ball and Tennis Courts |
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42.
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Provision of Street Lights in the entire Campus |
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43.
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Establishment of Minhas Art Gallery |
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44.
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Extension of Girls Hostel |
(A)
Projects Completed
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Sr. No. |
Project |
Approved Cost
Rs. in Million |
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A)
Higher Education Commission |
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1.
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Strengthening Existing Capacities for IT Education |
34.636 |
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2.
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Computerization & Net Working at GC University,
Lahore |
24.077 |
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3.
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Establishment of High-Tech Central Resource
Laboratories |
39.373 |
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4.
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Installation of XRD- A Central Facility |
10.342 |
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5.
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Process Development for the Production of Cellulases
for Industrial use |
9.815 |
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6.
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Sustainable Development Study Center |
9.975 |
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B)
Punjab Government |
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1.
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Conversion of Government College, Lahore, into
University |
5.973 |
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2.
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Establishment of a Glass Competition Court in GCU,
Lahore |
6.010 |
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3.
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Three Practice Squash Courts in GC University,
Lahore. |
8.093 |
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C)
Ministry of Science and Technology |
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1. |
Strengthening of Science Laboratories |
39.112 |
Development Schemes: Under Implementation
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Sr. No |
Project
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Approval
Date |
Approved Cost
Rs. in Million |
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A)
Higher Education Commission |
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1.
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Installation / Up-gradation of Materials Fabrication
for Characterization Facilities, GC University,
Lahore |
22-06-2004 |
36.956 |
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2.
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Rejuvenation of High Tension Lab, GC U, Lahore |
24-06-2004 |
66.324 |
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3.
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Advancement of Mathematical Science Education and
Research, GC University, Lahore |
18-11-2003 |
38.10 |
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4.
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Establishment of Institute of Industrial
Biotechnology, GC University, Lahore |
07-03-2005 |
48.087 |
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5.
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Visiting Faculty Guest House, GC U, Lahore
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09-03-2006 |
19.662 |
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6.
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Reconstruction / Up gradation of the Building of SMS,
GC University, Lahore |
09-03-2006 |
34.800 |
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7.
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Establishment of Student Service Centre, GC
University, Lahore |
11-02-2006 |
25.581 |
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8.
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Strengthening of Materials Chemistry Laboratory,
GC University, Lahore |
13-04-2006 |
34.479 |
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9.
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Strengthening of Laser Lab Facilities |
17-03-2007 |
38.982 |
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B)
Punjab Government
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1. |
Renovation / Upgradation of Existing Building GC
University Campus, Lahore |
19-07-2004 |
23.490 |
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2. |
Renovation / Upgradation of Existing Building GC
University Campus, Lahore (Phase-II) |
26-06-2004
02-11-2006 (R) |
91.127 |
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3. |
Extension of Girls Hostel, GC University, Lahore |
15-09-2004 |
22.037 |
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C)
Ministry of Environment
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1. |
Establishment of Pakistan Botanic Gardens Network
Secretariat |
11-04-2007 |
36.836 |
Future
Projects
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A)
Ministry of Environment
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1. |
Enhancement of Bio-Diversity |
15.00 |
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B)
Punjab Government |
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1. |
Purchase of Land |
651.417 |
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C)
Higher Education Commission
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1. |
Strengthening of GC University, Lahore |
683.963 |
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2. |
Strengthening of School of Mathematical Science |
400.00 |
Future Projects
(Existing Campus)
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Sr. No. |
Project
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1. |
Establishment of Science Library |
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2. |
Expansion of Central Library |
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3. |
Expansion of New Hostel for Boys |
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4. |
Rehabilitation / Expansion Of Iqbal Hostel |
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5. |
Construction of Classrooms and Faculty Rooms |
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6. |
Renovation/Upgradation of CASP Campus |
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7 |
Repairs & Maintenance of Main GCU Campus |
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8 |
Strengthening of B.Sc Engineering in Electronics
and Telecommunication Programme |
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9. |
Establishment of Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Workshop |
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10. |
Video Conferencing System |
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11. |
Establishment of Plasma Processing of Materials Lab |
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12. |
Networking Facilities |
Future Projects (2010-2015): New Campus
i.
Total area (430 Acres, 7 Kanals & 15 Marlas)
ii.
Land
development
iii.
Infrastructure/ civil works
iv.
Estimated
Cost (651.417 Million)
v.
Implementation Period (1 Year )
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Sr. No. |
Name of Project /
Department |
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ACADEMIC |
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1.
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Institute of Biophysics |
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2.
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Centre of Polymer Technology & Textile Chemistry |
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3.
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Department of Space Sciences |
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4.
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Centre of Excellence of Telecommunication Technology |
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5.
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Department of Geology & Earth Sciences |
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6.
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Institute of Environmental Sciences |
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7.
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Department of Chemical Technology |
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8.
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Department of Fine Arts & Crafts |
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9.
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Urban Study Centre |
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10.
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Department of Communication & Media Studies |
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11.
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School of Psychology |
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12.
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Institute of Management Sciences |
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13.
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Institute of Commerce & Accountancy |
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14.
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School of Law |
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15.
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School of Public Policy |
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16.
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Defense & Strategic Studies Centre |
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17.
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Department of Performing Arts |
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18.
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Institute of Modern Languages (French, German,
Japanese, China & Russian) |
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19.
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Applied Centre of Biological Sciences |
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20.
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Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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ADMINISTRATION |
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21.
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Administration Blocks |
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FACILITIES |
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22.
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New Central Library |
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23.
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Auditorium |
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24.
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Hostels for Boys & Girls |
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25.
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Cafeteria |
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26.
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Medical Centre |
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27.
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Sports Complex / Stadium |
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28.
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Teachers Centre |
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29.
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Mosque |
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STAFF RESIDENCE |
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30.
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Residential Colony |
1-
Engineering Cell Projects
TOP
 In order to comfortably accommodate various
academic programmes for quality education and development-oriented
research, Government College University, desperately needs
expansion in its academic spheres. To meet the requirement, the
continuous problem of shortage of space is a big hindrance. After
successfully analyzing the solution to problem, it has been
decided by the statuary body of University and the Worthy Vice
Chancellor that existing structures of buildings to be assessed
for taking the additional structural load so that vertical
extension could be carried out. For this purpose The University
Works Committee, the Campus Architect and Engineering Cell jointly
with the assistance of University Consultants like NESPAK and EPDC
(Pvt) Ltd planned to conduct surveys and analyze the existing
foundation designs of various University Buildings for additional
load due to vertical extension of the existing buildings.
It
has now been established that New Block, Old Science Block and New
Hostel existing Buildings is taking/will taking the additional
storey load. Thus the creation of additional space for various
new and expanded academic programmes could be initiated for
modernizing the infrastructure.
Creation of extra space for four
Squash Courts for development of sports facilities have also been
catered. Moreover renovation/ conservation of old historic
buildings and beautifying the area to up-lift the face of
Government College University have been the hallmark of
construction activities since the elevation of College to
University level.
Following are some of the major and
mega projects which will be completed in 2005-06 through hectic
efforts of University own civil engineers, architect and staff,
which have been funded by HEC, Govt. of Punjab and University own
resources: -
1. Construction of Three
Practice and One Glass Competition Squash Courts.
This Scheme has been approved for
Rs.14.10 million and after necessary tendering
Process construction started on
12-02-2005 through University Contractor by GC University
Engineering Cell. The Construction work will be completed by
August 2005.
2.
Sustainable Development
Study Centre
This scheme has been approved by HEC
having Building component of Rs.1.86 million. However with
additional funding by GCU a covered area of 11200 square feet will
be constructed. Tendering by Engineering Cell completed and the
work is in progress which will be finalize by end of September
2005.
3. Construction of Six Class
Rooms
This project is nearing completion
which was funded by Govt. of Punjab with a cost of Rs.5.40
Million. This work has been executed through C & W Deptt. Each
class room size 29'x22' and a total of 4300 square feet covered
area will be available for academic programmes after Completion by
April 2005.
4. Addition of Second Floor
Over New Science Block.
The Scheme commenced in February
2005 and will be completed by October 2005 at a cost of Rs.12.90
Million through contractor engaged by GCU. Engineering Cell. A
total of fourteen class rooms (each size 29'x29') alongwith
office's for staff will be provided additional teaching facility
in the Campus.
5. Brick Soling of GCU
Botanical Garden
This Scheme has been completed at a
cost of Rs.0.496 Million in August 2004. A total of 1042 running
feet brick soling path was constructed alongwith drains for
easement of movement of students and staff.
6. Addition of First Floor
Over CASP Building:
The work on this project started on
05 November 2004 and will be completed in June 2005 at a cost of
Rs.1.80 Million. A total of 2550 square feet covered area will be
made available for CASP Labs / Storage.
7. Renovation / Up-gradation of
existing Buildings in the G.C.U Campus Lahore
7.1
This Scheme has been
approved by Govt. of Punjab at a cost of Rs.76.76 Million.
Followings are the major components
of this scheme: -
(a) Upgradation of existing Botany &
Zoology Rs. 23.49
(b) Upgradation of existing
Physics/Psychology Deptt. Rs. 30.34
(c) Conversion of Old Gymnasium
Rs. 6.411
(d) Restoration of Slope roof of
Main Tower Building Rs. 13.002
(e) Waterproofing treatment of Main
Tower Building
and Iqbal Hostel
Rs.3.514
Total
Rs.76.76 Million
7.2
This scheme is being
designed by the Consultant NESPAK and is based on provision of
additional floors over existing Buildings and conservation works
of Old Gymnasium Building for South Asian Study Centre, Remedial
measures for slope roofs leakage of Main Tower Building and
dampness of Main Tower Building / Iqbal Hostel.
7.3
A total of
approximately 75000 square feet covered area will be available
after completion of this Project and Old Gymnasium will be fully
conserved in its original architecture which would be utilized
for South Asian Study Centre.
8. Extension of Girls Hostel
8.1 This Scheme
has been approved by Govt. of Punjab at a cost of Rs.22.10
Million
to meet the acute shortage of Hostel
Accommodation for Girls Students. On completion a total of 125
more girls will be accommodated.
8.2 The Construction work is likely
to start in May 2005.
9. Construction of High Tech Central Recourse
Laboratory at CASP G.C. University, Lahore.
 9.1 This scheme is being funded
by GC University at a cost of Rs.13.20 Million to house the
subject Laboratory and its related equipment, for Up-gradation of
CASP. The Building will be three storeyed (Basement + Two Floors)
and will have a total covered area of 13300 Sft.
9.2 The construction work has
started in January 2005 is planned to be completed by end of the
current year 2005.
After completion of above projects the old
buildings which had started decaying and their historic
significance was under threat due to disintegration and
dilapidation would have been extensively renovated and restored to
original architecture beside rendering additional space with
addition of floors, which is the ultimate aim of University for
expansion of academic programs and sports facilities.
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