Steel up for Great Yarmouth college rebuild scheme

A steel signing event has been held at the East Coast College site in Great Yarmouth to celebrate the completion of the steelwork installation.

Main contractor Kier, working on behalf of the Department for Education, is building a new and improved education campus, replacing the existing facilities.

The campus will be equipped with a mock hospital ward for students hoping to pursue medical careers, a hair and beauty salon, sports facilities, and training kitchens and restaurants. In addition, there will also be a lecture hall and digital learning suites.

The new facilities will enable the introduction of new courses for 16 to 19-year-olds and adult learners, helping to meet the growing demand for education and addressing local skills gaps.

Designed with low carbon operation at its core, the new campus will provide a sustainable and energy-efficient learning environment.

Paul Padda, Principal and Chief Executive Officer at East Coast College, said: “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create an exciting and vibrant community asset. It will help thousands of students every year to study in the incredible new facilities on offer.”

H Young Structures has fabricated, supplied and erected 550t of steelwork for the project.