Steel framework completed on new college building

The scheme is on track to be ready in time for the 2025-26 academic year

Construction of a new city centre college campus in Wolverhampton has moved a step forward with the completion of its steel framework.

It is part of the city's phase two City Learning Quarter masterplan which will see improved adult education and library facilities as part of the £61m scheme.

Floor decking will now be installed, concrete added on all levels along with facade work and roofing being completed, City of Wolverhampton Council said.

The scheme remains on track to be ready in time for the City of Wolverhampton College’s 2025-26 academic year, the authority added.

Last week the council said construction on phase one of the project – an £8.1m advanced technology and automotive centre at the college’s Wellington Road campus – was completed and would be ready to open its doors to students in September.

Councillor Chris Burden, cabinet member for city development, jobs and skills, said the masterplan had been "a long-held ambition" of the council and fantastic progress was being made.

“We are working hard with City of Wolverhampton College to ensure we improve the city’s learning, apprenticeship and employment offers, and retain our best talent.

“The steel framework alone is impressive and gives us a taste of how these new facilities will provide a vital facelift to our city centre.

"It will be an inspirational environment for people to learn in, also offering excellent connectivity to rail, bus, tram and cycle routes."