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.
This project will create a new three-storey 10,811m2 state-of-the-art learning environment at the college’s Parsons Walk Campus where over 3,400 students study every day.
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 learn in a modern college environment that includes seminar rooms, IT suites, laboratories as well as a new restaurant, florist and a salon that will be operated by students.
It will be delivered while the existing college remains fully open, with staff and students remaining on campus. Construction will follow the phased demolition of the current School of Arts Building, where the new building will be located, with the existing college building and tower blocks demolished once the project is completed.
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 needs.”
