The New Eastleigh College
EASTLEIGH is an expanding part of South Hampshire, and Eastleigh College has been growing with it. In a second phase of development, new and improved facilities will benefit students and the local community and help raise the prestige of the area.
Specialist consultants have already been engaged. But this development has to be in partnership with the people of Eastleigh - so you are invited to have your say.
The Proposals
Put simply, here's what's planned:
- To replace ageing structures.
- To refurbish remaining buildings.
- To renew the performing area, learning centre, refectory and training restaurant.
- To upgrade facilities for hairdressing, beauty therapy, art and design.
- To improve facilities for sports and fitness.
The Design
The College's facilities should be functional and modern, a visible asset to the Borough:
- The quality and appearance of all buildings will be enhanced. Where older buildings need replacing, this will be done sympathetically.
- Conversion and new construction together will achieve sustainable development.
- Public access to facilities will be improved.
- On-site parking remains alongside more sustainable forms of transport.
- A central hub will be a multifunctional facility for students, staff and the local community.
- All this will create a more efficient and environmentally friendly infrastructure.
The Benefits
- Providing improved facilities for the local community.
- Securing the long-term future of the College.
- Bringing a multi-million pound investment into the Borough.
- Creating a 21st-century learning environment.
- Ensuring lower running costs.
- Reducing the College's carbon footprint.
Over to you!
It's time for you to have your say. We'll try and answer all your queries and will listen to all you have to say. There are several ways you can see the proposals and make your comments.
Here's how:
- Complete our questionnaire.
- Visit the exhibition in our main reception, open throughout August.
- Come along to one of two Open Evenings, on 20th and 27th August between 4 and 7pm. College representatives and consultants will be there to answer your questions.
- Contact us direct:
- By writing to The Project Manager, Eastleigh College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh SO50 5FS
- By telephone: 023 8091 1000
- By email: achapman@eastleigh.ac.uk
All comments and feedback will be taken into account and included in a report presented to the Local Authority as part of the application process. Join us and help to keep Eastleigh College a centre of excellence and Eastleigh itself a place to be proud of!
