MULTI-MILLION pound plans for the redevelopment of the iconic Old College in Aberystwyth have been submitted.

Aberystwyth University unveiled its grand plans for the Grade I listed building at a public meeting last week, a month after the institution submitted its plans to the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The submission to apply for £9.93 million towards the full project costs of £19.47 million was developed by the university along with the New Life for Old College Project Board, which brought together members of the University Council, university staff, and representatives from Ceredigion County Council, Aberystwyth Town Council, Aberystwyth Students’ Union and the Old Students Association.

Under the ambitious proposals, the revitalised Old College will be home to heritage collections and archives through exhibitions, activities and events, art and music and performance.

It will feature bookable rooms and flexible hospitality packages for meetings, events, performances, conferences and functions; and will have leasable spaces for young entrepreneurs, artists and start-up companies from the community and university.

Plans also include room for studios and “flexible study spaces” as well as student support and welfare services.

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