Collison Construction has been appointed to deliver a new £3m block of 12 classrooms at Runshaw College, Leyland
In mid February Catterall-based firm Collinson Construction will begin work on a new block of 12 classrooms at Runshaw College off Langdale Road.
The block will comprise 1,000 square metres spread over two storeys to make way for extended teaching space.
Collinson’s meticulous design will be built to BREEAM very good standards, with energy efficiency and sustainability taken into account. User needs will be at the heart of the project and are reflected in the state-of-the-art learning centre. A stone effect finish wall will ensure the building is in keeping with the campus’ surroundings.
Robert Duxbury, managing director of Collinson Construction, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be working in partnership with Runshaw College, as well as the professional teams at Day Architectural, Curtins and Magnitude Quantity Surveyors to expand the college’s site provision of first-class teaching space.
‘Fantastically designed state-of-the-art space’
“This fantastically designed state-of-the-art space will ensure students are able to gain the academic skills they need to succeed in an outstanding environment. The building will serve the college and its students for many years to come.”
In Runshaw College tradition, buildings are named after parts of the Lake District. This particular facility is called Buttermere after the beautiful ancient woodland that its campus is built within.
Another aspect of the project is the redesign of the car park in order to make up for the loss in parking space. 18 spaces additional spots will also be added.
South Ribble Borough Council’s planning committee unanimously approved the scheme last summer. Finance has been provided from the Department for Education’s ‘Post-16 Capacity Fund’.
‘We provide high-quality learning and social spaces’
Principal & CEO at Runshaw College Clare Russell commented: “We are really proud of our impressive college campus and we constantly invest in our estate to ensure we provide high-quality learning and social spaces, resourced with industry standard equipment and technology.
“Buttermere will meet the needs of our students both now and in the future, ensuring that our beautiful college campus, facilities and resources continue to be outstanding.”
It will take eight months for the construction to be completed – set to be finished in October 2022.
