Campus redevelopment at Wigan & Leigh College

Willmott Dixon has been appointed by the Department for Education to deliver a new £48.8M net carbon zero in operation (NCZiO) campus redevelopment for Wigan & Leigh College.

The project will create a new three-storey 10,811m² state-of-the-art block at the college’s Parsons Walk Campus.

Procured via the Department for Education (DfE) construction framework, the project will aim to achieve a 40% biodiversity net gain with extensive soft landscaping, while sustainability features include photovoltaic solar panels to harness renewable energy and offset all energy used on site.

When completed in 2027, students will benefit from a modern college environment that will include seminar rooms, IT suites and laboratories, as well as a new restaurant, florist and a salon that will be operated by students.

Anna Dawe, Principal and Chief Executive at Wigan & Leigh College said: “This is an exciting time for the college. The new campus is part of the college’s future commitment to skills delivery in Wigan Borough and a major part of our net-zero strategy. We believe the campus redevelopment will inspire and equip our students for the seamless transition into the world of work and future skills.”