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1 Introduction
As the management of the University of Belize, I know you care about the safety of your
students and faculty on school grounds. As students of this prestigious university we are
concerned about of our safety too that is why we feel that it is important to heed measures to
improve it. We understand the budgetary constraints so this proposal will be implemented using
sponsored funds. Although there are many factors that makes this institution unsafe, this
proposal will discuss the main problem, the fence. Proper fencing is one of the most important
available safety measures that an institution can provide. It is important for our school to erect a
good strong fence to enhance safety, direct traffic, and reflect the campus image. Fencing
functions as a key element of territoriality the use of architectural and landscape markers
distinguishes ownership. It helps to upkeep the grounds as user tend to respect well maintained
buildings and grounds. Due to many factors our school fence is completely damaged, it had
many large holes that can attracts very large animals and unwanted strangers especially at night
time. Some sections of the fence have dropped over because of the weak poles which give the
wires no support. The damaged fence makes easy for students to be robbed or assaulted on
campus our fence has many access areas for they unwanted strangers.

1.2 Background
The of Belize Teacher’s Training College was established in 1965. In August 1, 2001 the
University of Belize was created merging 5 institutions:

1. The University College of Belize (UCB)

2. The Belize Technical College (BTC)
3. The Belize Teacher’s Training College (BTTC)
4. The Belize School of Nursing (BSN)
5. The Belize College of Agriculture (BCA)

UBC, BTC, and BTTC were under the management of the Ministry of Education. BSN was
under the supervision of the Ministry of Health, and BCA was under the supervision of the
Ministry of Agriculture. In 2004 the main campus was moved to Belmopan City. UB now offers
programs from its main campus in Belmopan and three other locations: Belize City, Central
Farm, and Punta Gorda. UB also owns and manages two marine field stations at Calabash and
Hunting Caye.

1.3 The Project

This project proposal is written by team titans, who did major research on the University of
Belize’s campus, it’s issues with the ground as to why the front portion of the fence is sinking
and is breaking down. We came up with a solution on how to build a safer, long lasting, strong
fence for the Education Campus. This proposal will give an open eye to the members of the
university to see why it is an urgent need for the fence to be repaired at the Education Campus,
Belize City, Belize.

1.4 The Scope

This project has been identified by the stakeholder as a major issue within the students and the
community. Our team was tasked by the client to find appropriate solutions that would make the
campus safer and would also withstand any disaster coming its way. Our main focus is to keep
members of our school safer and to also have the school looking as good as its standards, no high
level education facility should have the school looking shoddy.
This project will contribute to:

 The safety of the students

 Keeping the campus ground safe
 A better looking University Campus

Causes
The University of Belize’s fence is falling apart day by day and in order to repair it we must look
at the causal factors. We all have observed the front fence and we can conclude that the
following are causes for its deterioration:

 Lack of Maintenance
Fences are required to be maintained over the years. The University of Belize’s
Education campus fence is said to have had only minor renovations done since
amalgamation in August 2000. According to Bailey Fence Inc., a chain-link fence that
loses its integrity is more prone to falling down or apart if needed repairs are ignored.
Small chips and openings in the metal can permit rust to work its way into the bare steel.

 Sewage leak & Erosion (Swampy Area)

According to a lecturer, the sewage leak also contributes to the fence falling apart. This
leads to erosion in the ground near the fence, it causes the face to sink on the left side of
the yard. Firstly, we must find a way to seal the linkage in order to halt the erosion from
occurring. Some of the ways are geotextiles and the use of fertilizers. Geotextile is as any
permeable textile material used to increase soil stability, provide erosion control or aid in
drainage. A natural way to prevent erosion is planting because it stabilizes the soil.

1.5 Need for / Consequence of not proceeding with redesigning the fence
Currently, the University of Belize’s front portion of their fence on the Education Campus is
deteriorating. This front portion includes both gates. A fence should establish security which is
needed on a college campus filled with students and faculty members. Furthermore, it is in great
need for redesigning.
  Safety, Security and Surveillance
Can prevent unauthorized entry and should mitigate an intruder from entry. Persons
leaving and entering campus can be monitored. Fences also help as a barrier to keep feral
animals away such as stray dogs and cats which often carry rabies. Proper fencing can
keep sexual predators, kidnappers and robbers from engaging in criminal activity.
Between 2014/2015, there was a total of 1,141 child abduction and kidnappings recorded
by police in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
There are small children just entering the campus unattended. They may be let by the
security at the gate but they small bodies allow them to fit through holes in the fences.

 Aesthetics/ Positive imagine

The appearance of an institution must portray a positive imagine of the university. If the
fence is falling apart before their eyes visitors may think negatively about our university.
This can lead to the institution having a bad reputation. Aspiring lecturers may seek
employment elsewhere such as Galen or St. Johns College Junior College.

 Emergency purposes
If you are running an institution and your infrastructure is slowly dilapidating that says a
lot about you. The gates at the entrance of the institution can barely open to its full extent.
This can prevent wide vehicles such as ambulance from entering in the case of an
emergency.

It is necessary that the redesigning of the fence be done because it contributes to the aesthetics
and security of the college campus. If it is left unattended then more money will be spent to fix
the problem. The following are future consequences that may arise due to lack of awareness:

 Vandalism
Vandals tend to look for easy access points and a dilapidating fence makes it even easier
for them to invite themselves in. They will continue to destroy the fence or even
surrounding landscape of the school area. Vandals often use spray paint gang slangs or
initials on the cement portion of fences. For instance, the left side of the fence has a wide
opening due to metal poles falling apart. Earlier in the school year a young lady was
robbed.

 Decrease in student population

Believe it or not when college students are applying to universities they don’t only look
at what they have to offer but also the appearance and infrastructure of the institution.
Also, parents want their children to attend a college or university that they can guarantee
is safe and secure. If the fence is falling apart then the enrolment of students may
decrease which will result in the reduction of revenues earned. Students will seek an
education elsewhere. Students need a safe learning environment.