UNS — Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta starts building UNS Tower in the space previously used as the Rector’s Official Residence, besides the UNS Boulevard. The construction process was marked with a Ground Breaking ceremony on Friday (28/5/2021). The ceremony was attended by the Rector of UNS, all Vice-Rectors, Director General of Vocational Education Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Wikan Sakarinto, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., Deans and Directors in UNS, and representatives of the local community.
In his remark, the Rector of UNS, Prof. Jamal Wiwoho, stated that this construction is an effort to optimize UNS assets. He mentioned that the Rector’s Official Residence was 18 years old and was rarely utilized. However, as UNS can’t erase an asset, there will be a floor dedicated to Rector’s Residence in the new tower.
The tower is built on 5,000 square meters of land and is designed to have 11 floors and 76 meters high. Besides offices, the UNS Tower will be equipped with complete sports facilities, swimming pools, international conferences, an international office, a business center, and rent-able space to support revenue-generating activities. “This tower will be high; I hope we could serve the internet for the whole Surakarta,” Prof. Jamal stated.
Prof. Jamal targeted that the construction process will be completed not later than 31 December this year. “I am sure because a great State-Owned Enterprise handles UNS Tower construction process. Thus, I am sure the result will be amazing and meet the schedule,” he added.
The new tower will have Javanese culture touches, and each floor will have Javanese culture characteristics. The tower facilities will also support the UNS Inn business. “The sports facilities and swimming pool in the tower are open for UNS Inn visitors,” Prof. Jamal said.
The Director-General of Vocational Education Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Wikan Sakarinto, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., highly appreciate this asset optimization effort and stated that “This construction shows that UNS is thriving. It means it has taken effort but will make more efforts. It shows UNS ability in managing its budget because this tower is fully funded by UNS.” Humas UNS
Reporter: Dwi Hastuti
