11 March 2010
Carlisle College Building Blocks in Place
Carlisle College is about to start work on building a new £9M
facility to replace redundant buildings on the Victoria Road
site.
Steve Broomhead, Chief Executive of the Northwest Regional
Development Agency (NWDA), will present a signed contract for
almost £5M which is contributing to the College’s new £9.5M
scheme.
He will be joined by Cllr Duncan Fairbairn, Cabinet member
responsible for schools and learning at Cumbria County Council,
which has contributed £3M to the College’s development.
Both guests will be welcomed by David Carter, Chair of Governors
and Moira Tattersall, Principal. They will visit the site of
the planned new build and see how students are following the work
of the land surveyors. There will then be an opportunity to
admire the handiwork of electrical and construction students who
are putting the finishing touches to new plastering bays in the
construction workshops that they have built themselves.
David Carter Chair of Governors said:
“The new capital investment in the College will generate jobs
and economic activity in Carlisle that is greatly welcomed.
It is very fitting that we take this opportunity to showcase the
work of our students who are hoping to secure employment as
apprentices in the building industry in the coming months”.
Steven Broomhead, Chief Executive, NWDA said:
“Strengthening further education in Cumbria is vital to
transforming the regional economy. The NWDA works hard to ensure
education, access to skills and quality training plays a key role
in helping to develop the knowledge, skills and creativity required
to give the region a competitive edge. I am delighted to visit the
College today and will continue to work closely with staff and
students in the future.”
Cllr Duncan Fairbairn, Cumbria County Council’s Cabinet member
responsible for schools and learning, said:
“This is a significant investment in the college’s new facility
and also a significant investment in the education of young people
in Carlisle and across North Cumbria. The way the county council,
the NWDA and Carlisle College have worked together to get us to
where we are today is a great example of triumph over adversity. We
can all be very proud of what’s been achieved.”
Tenders for the construction of the new building on Strand Road
are currently being evaluated and a preferred contractor will be
selected in the next few weeks.
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For further information contact Moira Tattersall on 01228 822703
or email PPatrick@carlisle.ac.uk