Cost of the Encampment
Dear Cardiff University,
Earlier this year saw pro-Palestine activists set up an encampment on university grounds.
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I wish to know the cost that the encampment had on the university; be it the cost of running security on the site, the cost of resorting the quality of the damaged ground and any other costs which have been incurred.
Yours faithfully,
Thomas Wilson
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Dear Thomas,
I am writing in response to your Freedom of Information request dated
24^th July 2024.
For ease of reference, I have reproduced your questions below and set out
our corresponding responses.
Earlier this year saw pro-Palestine activists set up an encampment on
university grounds.
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I wish to know the cost that the
encampment had on the university; be it the cost of running security on
the site, the cost of resorting the quality of the damaged ground and any
other costs which have been incurred.
Security £125,522.04
Portaloos £2,208.20
Heras Fencing (Horseshoe perimeter) £1,800.00
CURRENT TOTAL = £129,530.24
There will be additional costs incurred for restoring the space so that it
is available for staff and students.
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Swyddfa Ysgrifenydd y Brifysgol University Secretary’s Office
Prifysgol Caerdydd Cardiff University
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