Work on Harrogate College’s £20m campus rebuild is now underway. The college is replacing its main building and constructing a renewable energy hub to take its training and education provision to the next level.
The upgrade will result in state-of-the-art facilities including a mock hospital ward, digital technology suite, electric vehicle workshop and a construction centre focused on modern building methods.
Preliminary work began in February while the full construction phase, in what is currently the campus’ car park, will start in March.
Principal Danny Wild said: “We are really excited to see work on our new campus getting underway. The resulting, purpose-built facilities will allow us to keep producing the highly skilled individuals that our region’s businesses need, now and for decades to come.
“It will also allow us, while building on our close collaboration with local employers, to consolidate our position as the leading local provider of T Levels. We look forward to showing off the results, which will usher in an exciting new chapter for Harrogate College, its students and the people of North Yorkshire, in the summer of 2025.”
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Andrew Jones added: “As well as enhancing the facilities available to Harrogate College students, this £20 million new campus will bring many broader benefits to Harrogate, Knaresborough and the wider area.
“With many of the courses set to be on offer at the new campus geared toward sectors where there are currently local skills shortages, the development will provide a real boost to local economies, providing valuable opportunities for our young people and adults.”
The new main campus building is due to be completed by July 2025.
