Exciting times for education in the Vale of Glamorgan! 🚀 Construction has officially kicked off on two brand-new campuses for Cardiff and Vale College as part of a massive £119 million investment. 🎉
One campus will rise by the Barry waterfront, ready to host 900 bright minds, and another cutting-edge Centre for Aerospace Training will be adjacent to Cardiff Airport, welcoming 2,000 learners plus staff! ✈️ Both campuses are designed to be net zero, pushing the envelope in sustainability. 🌱
This groundbreaking project, supported primarily by the Welsh Government’s innovative mutual investment model and funded by Aviva, is set to transform the local educational landscape. The college is also chipping in 19% of the costs, partly from selling its ageing Colcot Road site. 🏫
Education Secretary Lynne Neagle and Cardiff and Vale College Group’s chief executive Mike James expressed their excitement, highlighting the initiative’s potential to boost education in Wales, engage with the community, and deliver tremendous social and economic benefits. 📚🔧
Mark Cesenek from Bouygues, the construction firm involved, described the project as “truly special,” with work already making serious headway. Expect to see steel frames shooting up soon! 🏗️ By September 2027, these state-of-the-art campuses will open their doors, offering world-class facilities for education and community engagement.
This remarkable development is more than just buildings; it’s a commitment to a brighter future for students and the community. Stay tuned for more updates as these campuses take shape! 🌟