Construction projects at TU Dortmund University
TU Dortmund University is expanding to provide more space for the increasing number of students and employees. In addition, some existing buildings are being renovated. Therefore, building projects worth around 300 million euros are currently being realized on the campus and in the near future.
Through these projects, the necessary space for research, study, teaching and modern workplaces is created. The Corporate Center Construction and Facility Management is working towards minimizing the temporary disruptions caused by the construction sites and asks for your understanding if any disturbances occur.
Overview of the contruction projects:
CALEDO Research Building
At the Center for Advanced Liquid-Phase Engineering Dortmund (CALEDO), liquid phases for eco-friendly and innovative processes in chemistry and biotechnology or pharmaceutical products will be designed in the laboratories.
- Date of completion: Spring 2025
- Location: Otto-Hahn-Str. 10
Physics Experiments Hall
In the course of the renewal of the Chemistry and Physics Building done in sections, the neighboring Physics Experimental Hall will be renovated.
- Date of completion: Early 2026
- Location: Otto-Hahn-Str. 4
New University Library
The central library is currently being dismantled. A material cadaster will be set up to reuse the demolition material. A new building with a total floor space of around 15,000 square meters will be built afterwards as a modern place of learning and information center for TU Dortmund University. The building will be realized with the energy efficiency standard Effizienzgebäude 40. For further information, please consult the FAQ page.
- Date of completion: March 2030
Renewal of the Central Drinking Water Supply
In several construction phases, the drinking water pipes in the outdoor area on campus will be renewed. We ask for your understanding for possible disruptions due to earthworks and temporary parking lot closures.
In this context, a new central for firefighting water supply is being built on Emil-Figge-Straße in close proximity to the HVDC test center.
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Photovoltaic System at the HVDC Test Center
A solar plant with around 3,650 modules is to be built on the 14,000 m2 meadow next to the HVDC Test Center. With a capacity of around 1.60 MWp, it is expected to cover about five percent of the university's electricity needs. In addition, a battery storage system for surplus electricity will be installed. The building permit was issued in January 2025. Most recently, a soil survey was carried out to examine the surface properties. Currently, final planning measures are being taken and the tender is being prepared. The contract is expected to be awarded by July. The start and completion of construction will depend on the delivery times of individual components, such as the necessary transformer station.
Expansion of Cooling and Heating Network
In order to connect new research buildings such as CALEDO to the local supply network, new pipes are being installed on the North Campus. At the same time, existing pipes are being renewed in order to distribute cold and heating water more energy-efficiently in the future, thereby saving energy and CO2 emissions. The construction work will require partial closures on EUnet-Allee and the large parking lots “OH4” and “EF50”. The project is scheduled to be completed by December 2026.
