BAM breaks ground on £60+ million Yeovil College Campus redevelopment
BAM breaks ground on £60+ million Yeovil College Campus redevelopment
BAM has broken ground on the transformative £60+ million campus redevelopment of Yeovil College, a project funded by the Department for Education (DfE). The historic investment marks a significant milestone in further education for Somerset and North and West Dorset.
Yeovil College campus transformation will feature state-of-the-art facilities that promise unparalleled educational experiences to students across the region with advanced facilities and dynamic learning environments.
The £60+ million investment will include the creation of a brand new sports centre, a technical construction centre, and a large, modern teaching centre, which will house all commercial outlets, including reenvisaged salons and restaurants, as well as much of the teaching space from across the curriculum .
These facilities are designed to support and nurture local talent, skills, and innovation, addressing the diverse needs of the community and enhancing employment opportunities in the region.
The footprint of the newly developed site will comprise 12,500 m2 of new build development, replacing 8800m2 of demolished buildings. This will result in an overall increase in campus building space from 18,000 m2 to 21,700m2. The additional footprint will provide teaching and learning environments to accommodate the recent growth of Yeovil College which has seen annual turnover rise from £9 million to £21 million p.a. in recent years.
Tim Chell, Regional Director at BAM, said:
"We’re proud to support Yeovil College and the Department for Education on this transformative project, which will benefit both current and future learners. Over the next four years, we’ll generate more than £15m in local social economic value by creating local jobs, apprenticeships, and providing supported learning experiences for students, all while working closely with local businesses and the wider community. We will maximise the positive impact of this project, helping to drive growth and prosperity in Yeovil and beyond."
Mark Bolton, CEO & Principal, said:
“The investment and campus transition that will now begin and conclude over the next three years is a once in a lifetime opportunity and can be transformational for our town. It will accelerate and widen the impact of our work, in our mission to create life-changing opportunities.
“This is the last and largest piece of our campus renewal jigsaw, the culmination of years of hard work following the refurbishment and refit of almost every other building and space at our Yeovil site.”
