College reveals £24m refurbishment plans
West Nottinghamshire College has unveiled plans for a £24m investment in its campus. Among the developments are the creation of about 43,000 sq ft of additional teaching and learning space, a training hair and beauty salon, health spa and restaurant.
The Derby Road campus in Mansfield will also receive a new leisure centre with basketball and badminton courts and an extended car park.
Principal and chief executive, Asha Khemka, said: “This £24m scheme represents a once-in-a-generation investment by the college in education and skills and will serve as a major regeneration boost for Mansfield and surrounding communities.
“It will completely transform the main campus and provide our growing student population with truly inspirational education and training opportunities.
“The rejuvenated college will act as a symbol of the area’s pride, ambitions and aspirations for the 21st century. It’s what our communities deserve.”
The new build will accommodate hair, beauty and complementary therapies – which will relocate from the college’s town centre training and commercial salon – and the hospitality, sport, leisure and travel curriculum, which is currently spread across several locations at Derby Road.
Work is planned to start on the car park and sports hall in September 2011, followed by the new build in November. The college aims to complete these by December 2012, with the remainder of the scheme finished by September 2013.
