Exterior of city's new college campus revealed

Protective covering and scaffolding is being removed at the college building

The exterior of a new college building in Wolverhampton has been revealed as a campus development project enters its next phase.

The city council said the majority of the City Learning Quarter site had now been exposed after the removal of protective covers and scaffolding, revealing terracotta-coloured cladding.

Construction work continues, however, as phase two seeks to realise the local authority's master plan to boost skills and employment opportunities in the area.

The building is set to open to City of Wolverhampton College students in the autumn, according to a council spokesperson.

The building is set to open to students later this year

The site, in the Old Street area of the city, will offer A Levels in a range of subjects and vocational qualifications such as art, design and photography, creative media and games design.

The building is the centrepiece of a £61m, government-supported scheme by City of Wolverhampton Council to establish new educational provision across the city and wider region.

Construction on phase one of the master plan, an £8.1m Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre, has been completed. It opened to students last September.

The college is set to relocate to the new campus from its existing site on Paget Road, which is set to be used for housing.

Paul Davies, director of finance at the college, said the unveiling was a "major milestone" for education in Wolverhampton.

"It's the result of years of planning and investment, and it's exciting to see the vision becoming a reality," he said.