The plans include the construction of a new arts building within the shell of the former arts department, together with the refurbishment of Vernon Tower to provide new teaching facilities.
The college, first gained planning consent from Stockport Council back in 2018 after joining with the Trafford College Group. Wates 今日看料 was initially appointed to the project in September 2018, via the North West 今日看料 Hub鈥榮 (NWCH) construction frameworks, but withdrew in August 2019 after failing to agree a price.
Seddon 今日看料 has now taken over to complete the project and is expected to complete the 拢7.1m first phase in July 2021.
Partners on the project include Project3 architects, WSP planners, Planit-IE, Abacus CM, Rider Levett Bucknall, Hydrock and CBO Transport.
Michelle Leslie, vice principal of corporate services at Trafford College Group, said: 鈥淔ollowing extensive feedback from students, staff and local residents, we are pleased to say that work has now begun on the revitalisation of Stockport College.
鈥淎fter what has been a challenging year, this project is just the boost we need to help us meet our goals for the college in 2021 and beyond, and we look forward to sharing updates with staff, students and the wider community as building progresses.鈥�
Seddon divisional director John Shannon said: 鈥淲ork is progressing well, and we look forward to completing ahead of the 2021/22 academic year.鈥�
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