Multi-million-pound advanced Agri-Tech Centre takes shape at Brooksby College
Brooksby College has released photos showing the progress in the construction of its multi-million-pound new Agri-Tech Centre.
The government’s Department for Education has helped fund the development, which will enable land-based students to experience modern technological working practices.
Once complete, the building will include livestock accommodation, a state-of-the-art cattle-handling system, a viewing gallery and a machinery teaching and tractor-driving yard.
There will also be three classrooms, two laboratories, an industry workshop, plus advanced precision-farming technology resources.
It will be ready for the new intake of students in the autumn and those already studying at the college.
A separate new building is also under construction which will feature a main reception, specialist laboratories and classrooms, a learner resource centre, and a dining hall.
This will act as a new central focal point for students, known as the Brooksby Hub. The whole scheme represents an £18M investment in the site.
Loughborough College Group, which manages Brooksby College, posted on its Facebook page: “It's so exciting to see this project taking shape as work progresses on these fantastic new facilities, which include an Agri-Tech Centre, a state-of-the-art cattle handling system and a brand new student building with a main reception, Learning Resources Centre, canteen and more.
“We can't wait to see these spaces come to life and support students, employers and the wider agricultural sector for years to come.”
A new access will be used for the new buildings from September.
Brooksby Hall and the adjoining church will be used full time for weddings and commercial events.
There are currently 1,100 students at Brooksby and around 180 staff.