This statement led to an exchange of notes. One Senator observed that the statement about students getting pushed out of Swinney is false. Therefore, it is fallacious to suppose that Swinney offers any sort of substitute for the proposed playing fields. Most of the courts are empty all day long. And the fitness room is certainly huge enough as it is.
Most students go in, work out, shower, and leave.
No staff involvement needed, other than checking IDs and handing out towels. There were some other questions. The plan could be modified, and was in the process of being changed. The size of the recreational areas could change. In any case the University only had the money to take small steps in the near future.