Work on Bath College’s new construction skills centre in Radstock has reached an exciting point, with builders about to complete the roofing stage of the build.
The purpose-built facility at Bath College’s Somer Valley Campus will be open from September for students studying construction trades.
The team at Bath College took a trip up to the top of the roof to see how building work on the state-of-the-art centre is progressing.
Project Manager Miranda Hill from Midas Group Ltd, who are building the centre, said: “The completion of the roof will mark a significant milestone in this project. We’re well on our way to being watertight.
“Works on the site are progressing well. The upper roof has been finished, and the lower roof should complete this week.
“We will then be moving on to the wall cladding and flooring, so the centre is really starting to take shape now.”
Karen Fraser, Director of Student Services & Marketing, joined Ms Hill as builders put the final touches to the upper roof. She was invited to drill one of the fixings on the roof and stood on the second floor, made from a giant polished concrete slab.
She said: “It was great to get on site and see how far the project has come – it is exciting to see what an excellent facility will be on offer to students starting this September and beyond.
“Our new workshops will cater for 500 students and apprentices studying bricklaying, construction, carpentry and stonemasonry, as well as plumbing, electrical installation and refrigeration.
“Places are available now for full-time vocational courses for 16 to 18-year-olds, as well as apprenticeships, but they are filling up quickly so students should get their applications in as soon as possible.”
Bath College is offering local businesses the opportunity to sponsor some of the suites within the new centre. If your business is interested in joining them, contact [email protected].
