See the photos: Grønnegården now inaugurated
In only nine months, a grey, gravel-covered car park has been transformed into a green and vibrant outdoor space beside the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health (IOOS). Grønnegården was inaugurated on Thursday 9 June 2022 with speeches, ribbon cutting, and cake for staff and students.
When the Skou Building was being built, there was a need for storage space. Therefore, Grønnegården on the other side of Vennelyst Boulevard was converted for deliveries and parking with a pledge that the area would be restored after construction work was completed. On Thursday 9 June, the renovation of Grønnegården was celebrated with a festive inauguration.
"Grønnegården was restored in record time, and as we stand here in these beautiful surroundings, it’s clear that having to live with the noise of the construction site for the past few months has really paid off," said Head of Department Siri Beier Jensen in her opening speech. There was also great praise for Head of Building Services Conor Leerhøy and the whole of Estates Facilities. Furthermore, there were thanks to the cafeteria committee for advice and the departmental forum at IOOS, who have insisted on celebrating everything that can be celebrated, including the restoration of Grønnegården.
The project manager and the mastermind behind it all was Olga Mabelenge, MScEng, who is employed at Health Estates Facilities and who designed the new outdoor area at Grønnegården and headed the entire renovation process. He has an office facing Grønnegården, and has therefore had a front-row seat to follow the entire process.