HUTB Chief Leaders Inspect Campus Construction Work upon Commencement of 2025 Spring Semester

2025-02-21

As spring arrives with nourishing rain, now is the time to strive with unwavering resolve. On the afternoon of February 20, Chen Xiaohong, Secretary of the CPC HUTB Committee, Director of Xiangjiang Laboratory, and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Liao Xiangyue, Deputy Secretary of the CPC HUTB Committee and President of HUTB, together with other current Chief Leaders and CPC HUTB Committee members, visited the construction sites at the South Campus and Moon Island Campus. They attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lingnan Fenghua Building construction project at the South Campus and inspected the newly completed projects at the Moon Island Campus, including the Lide Building, Hongji Building, and Hongren Building. Qin Guoliang, Secretary of the Party Working Committee of Wangcheng Economic and Technological Development Zone, Changsha and Secretary of the CPC Wangcheng District Committee, and Liu Hailin, Secretary of the Party Working Committee of Dazehu Sub-district, Wangcheng District, accompanied the construction project inspection at the Moon Island Campus. Heads of the university's relevant departments, heads of units responsible for project construction, and faculty and student representatives also participated in the activity.

Amidst the fine drizzle, the groundbreaking ceremony site for the Lingnan Fenghua Building project (new engineering teaching and laboratory comprehensive building) at the South Campus was filled with a joyous and celebratory atmosphere. The classic songs "Festival Anthem" and "Song of the Yangtze River" were passionately sung at the event, celebrating the university’s new journey of construction and development and expressing profound affection for the motherland.

Chen Xiaohong, Secretary of the CPC HUTB Committee, Director of Xiangjiang Laboratory, and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Liao Xiangyue, Deputy Secretary of the CPC HUTB Committee and President of HUTB, along with other current Chief Leaders, CPC HUTB Committee members and representatives of units responsible for project construction jointly participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Fenghua Building project. Warm applause erupted on the scene. Zhao Hua, Vice President of HUTB and Member of the CPC HUTB Committee, stated in his address that since the Fenghua Building project received official approval, under the strong leadership and unified coordination of the CPC HUTB Committee, all departments have worked in close collaboration, ensured strict implementation, and lived up to the trust placed in them. The preliminary preparations for the project's commencement were completed on schedule, once again demonstrating the "HUTB Speed" and highlighting the new vitality and accomplishments in the university's pursuit of high-quality development.

At the Moon Island Campus, Chief Leaders and other related personnel inspected the newly completed projects, including the Lide Building (new engineering teaching and laboratory center building), Hongji Building (housing the canteen, student activity center, and swimming pool), and Hongren Building (student apartment Building A). The sophisticated office and conference areas, spacious and well-lit teaching and research areas, cozy and comfortable study and living quarters, and well-equipped outdoor activity spaces, coupled with panoramic views of the Xiangjiang River, Haigui Town, Moon Island Xiangjiang Bridge, and Moon Island Park visible right from the windows, won consistent praise from the inspectors.

Secretary Chen Xiaohong fully recognized the construction progress and achievements of the projects at the South Campus and Moon Island Campus. She stated that the university adheres to the principle of "serving all teachers and students, in all aspects, and with all efforts", and consistently develops its "Seven HUTB" brand. Over the past decade, the campuses have undergone a remarkable transformation through continuous development and construction, earning widespread acclaim from all sectors of society. These construction projects will further elevate the university's comprehensive strength to a new level, and once again enhance the sense of fulfillment and well-being among faculty and students. Secretary Chen Xiaohong also put forward higher requirements for further advancing related construction projects. She instructed relevant departments to closely align with the developmental goal of building an innovative and first-class university, implement the university's 2025 work theme of "promoting reform, injecting vitality, enhancing distinctiveness, and striving for excellence", thereby laying a solid foundation for the university to achieve high-quality development, and striving to create a green, beautiful, and fully functional environment that enhances learning, working, and living for both faculty and students.

The Fenghua Building (Lingnan new engineering teaching and laboratory comprehensive building at the South Campus) project has a total construction area of over 12,000 square meters. It primarily involves the construction of a comprehensive teaching and laboratory building comprising one underground floor and six above-ground floors, housing facilities including a rehearsal hall, classrooms, teaching and research offices, reception rooms, and a book café. The Fenghua Building will be completed and put into use at the beginning of the autumn semester this year, which will further enhance the teaching and research conditions at the South Campus.

The Moon Island Campus is situated on the bank of the Xiangjiang River, covering an area of 115 Mu (approximately 7.67 hectares). The first phase occupies over 30 Mu (approximately 2 hectares) with a construction area of over 44,000 square meters. The first phase includes the Lide Building (new engineering teaching and laboratory center building at the Moon Island Campus), Hongji Building (canteen, student activity center, and swimming pool at the Moon Island Campus), Hongren Building (student apartment Building A at the Moon Island Campus), and supporting infrastructure. The Lide Building houses facilities such as a book café, multi-functional lecture halls, classrooms, and laboratories. The Hongji Building contains a canteen, student activity center, and swimming pool. The Hongren Building serves as high-standard student apartments. The campus is also equipped with supporting infrastructure including internal roads, basketball courts, and athletic fields. The first phase of the project will be completed and put into use this autumn, by that time the Moon Island Campus will officially start operations.

Meanwhile, construction of the second phase of the Moon Island Campus is progressing actively, including the student apartment Building B and the science and technology training comprehensive building (Buildings A and B), with a total construction area of over 37,000 square meters. The planned facilities include standard classrooms, training classrooms, lecture halls, meeting rooms, seminar rooms, and student apartments.

(Written by Zhang Gaoyang and photo by HUTB Converged Media Center, Capital Construction Division, and Campus Management Office)