Sod turned at ATU Letterkenny as phase 2 of the Higher Education PPP Programme construction advances Construction milestone at ATU Letterkenny as works begin on new Library, IT & Education Building. Construction is progressing at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Letterkenny on a 5,100m² Library, IT & Education Building delivered under Ireland’s Higher Education PPP Programme with the sod turned by Minister James Lawless TD on 23 October 2025. The new facility will provide a state-of-the-art library and learning resource spaces, general and specialist teaching areas, ICT laboratories and supporting accommodation. Together with decanted space elsewhere on campus, it will expand capacity at ATU Letterkenny by approximately 600 students, supporting regional skills and innovation.
Speaking at the event, Minister Lawless said:
“Today marks a major milestone in our commitment to strengthening Ireland’s higher education infrastructure. The new Library, IT and Education Building at ATU’s Letterkenny campus is not just an investment in facilities, it is an investment in people, in opportunity, and in the future of the Northwest.”
Dr Orla Flynn, President of ATU, added:
“This project demonstrates strong government commitment to enhancing educational opportunity and supporting regional growth across the Northwest. The new building will create a vibrant hub for teaching, learning, and research within a space designed to inspire creativity, collaboration, and innovation.”
Invesis is the equity investor and project company manager for the second phase of the Higher Education PPP programme, following Financial Close on 2 July 2025, working with BAM as main contractor and in partnership with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to deliver modern, sustainable educational infrastructure across Ireland.
