Work has commenced on our £22m campus rebuild and brand new technology centre, thanks to funding from the Department for Education.
About the new buildings
- There will be a new state-of-the-art building created along with a renewable energy technology centre.
- The upgrade will result in cutting edge facilities including a replica hospital ward, digital technology suite, electric vehicle workshop and a construction centre focused on modern building methods.
- A focus of the upgraded campus will be on teaching sustainable technology skills, which is one of our priorities.
Concept image of Harrogate College’s main building
Concept image of Harrogate College’s renewable energy technology centre
Why Rebuild?
- The current main Harrogate College building is an ageing office block that was never designed for educational purposes.
- The rebuilt facilities will enable us to deliver courses that can support regional skills needs for decades to come
- An upgraded campus will enhance education infrastructure in Harrogate and the surrounding areas, improving opportunities for local residents.
Funding
The majority of this funding has been sourced through the previous government’s Further Education Capital Transformation Fund, which seeks to upgrade and transform the college estate.
In total, the funding for the rebuild includes:
- £16 million grant from the DfE
- £4 million loan from the DfE
- £2 million from Luminate Education Group (of which we are a member)
The funding can only be used to make improvements to facilities and buildings.
Construction Process
We’re planning a phased approach to the construction:
- Phase 1: Build the new campus on our current car park
- Phase 2: Demolish the old building once the new facility is complete
We will remain fully operational throughout construction, minimising disruption to students’ learning.
Car Park Closure
While there will be disruption on the college’s car park, alternative parking arrangements have been sourced for all affected staff.
Measures to ensure that parking does not spill over to others on the business park have been communicated to Hornbeam Park Developments Ltd, the council and other local political stakeholders.