Huddersfield Centre, Waterfront Quarter
In September 2012 Kirklees College will open a brand new, state-of-the-art campus at the Waterfront Quarter in Huddersfield.
Work is underway on the multi-million pound building which will replace the current centre at New North Road.
As one of only thirteen colleges in England given funding by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), the campus will offer first class education and training opportunities.
Preparation on the site begun in November 2009 and building work which is due to last 104 weeks, started at Easter 2010.
The development covers 24,000 square metres, will be 9 storeys high at its tallest and will achieve a BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method) rating of 'excellent' from the Building Research Establishment for its low environmental impact.
Vice Principal, Melanie Brooke said: "The new campus has been created with one thing in mind - providing students with 21st century learning facilities and resources. All our decisions have been taken with the best interests of learners at the very heart."
Kirklees College will post updates on the exciting new-build project on this website... watch this space!
Engineering Centre, St Andrew's Road
In September 2012, Kirklees College will open the doors to the second of its new buildings, the specialist engineering and motor vehicle centre on St Andrew's Road, Huddersfield.
As the second part of the college's new build project which secured funding from the Learning Skills Council in 2009, the engineering centre will boast state of the art learning facilities for teaching the most up to date engineering and motor vehicle practices.
The 5,700 square foot building will have two storeys providing a modern and well equipped facility for maintenance and fabrication workshops, as well as a motor vehicle department. Students will be able to develop their skills in an inspiring learning environment with new classrooms, demonstration areas, offices and excellent student facilities including a refectory.
The addition of the new building to the currently vacant site is set to be a complimentary fit with the rich engineering heritage of Huddersfield. The contemporary hi-tech design and finishing will reflect the style and character of the vicinity just off St Andrew's Road.
The main contractor for the new engineering centre is Leeds-based company GMI Construction. The preparation work started in June 2011 and is due to finish in July 2012.
Engineering Centre Webcam
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New Build News
In September 2012, Kirklees College's new Huddersfield and Engineering Centres will open in Huddersfield town centre offering fantastic facilities for a huge range of vocational courses.
New build news will keep you informed of the latest developments at these building sites including photos of the buildings taking shape and will keep you up to date on any opportunities that may arise for you to become involved in this exciting new venture.
College on Camera
04:03Kirklees College's new Engineering Centre so far
From the ground breaking event through to the start of construction of Kirklees College's new Engineering Centre, this video... [Read More]07:03Question Time 2011
Melanie Brooke and Karl Levy answer your questions01:50Topping out ceremony March 2011
Kirklees College is building its new Huddersfield Centre at the Waterfront Quarter development in the town. The topping out... [Read More]00:24Visit to new building - Kirklees College Huddersfield Centre
Opening in Sept 2012, this is a short clip showing the work taking place on our new college building which will be based at the... [Read More]02:45Waterfront Quarter - celebration
The college hosted a firework display to celebrate the work that has already been done on its new Waterfront Quarter site.
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