The diggers have rolled in as work has started on the construction of a major extension at a specialist college.<\/p>\n
Penrith-based civil engineering and groundwork company Grant Ltd has started to lay the foundations for the creation of a new technical workshop, sports pitch and pavilion at the Energy Coast University Technical College (UTC) at Lillyhall, near Workington.<\/p>\n
Working with Eric Wright Construction, the team at Grant Ltd will play a key role in the development by carrying out the groundwork and civil engineering aspects of the project, including the creation of a new entrance road, substructure groundworks and drainage systems, followed by all paving work and creating additional car parking spaces.<\/p>\n
The UTC was founded in 2013 and provides academic and technical engineering training through innovative and practical-focused education for young people aged between 14 and 19. The college was rated as outstanding by Ofsted inspectors in 2019.<\/p>\n
Grant Ltd is delighted to be part of the project, particularly as it comes on the back of its commitment, alongside Genesis Homes, to offer a considerable apprenticeship programme to students at the Workington-based Lakes College, in addition to providing a mentoring and careers advice package.<\/p>\n
Managing director Nicky Gordon said: \u201cCreating better career opportunities for the young people in the county is something that we are extremely passionate about.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur companies are dedicating a lot of time towards providing advice and developing young people\u2019s skills to help mould the construction workers and engineers of the future.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Energy Coast UTC is truly an outstanding education facility and it will only get better as it expands. We feel really privileged to have the opportunity to play a role in improving the learning experience for all pupils.\u201d<\/p>\n
The extension, which is expected to be completed before the start of the 2022-23 academic year, is being carried out on behalf of the Department for Education.<\/p>\n
The project has again brought together Grant Ltd and Eric Wright Construction after partnership delivery on care home facilities.<\/p>\n
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