The first images of the new college campus in St Austell have been unveiled.

The designs are part of the proposal package created by BAM, which has been announced as the official contractor for the project.

Chief executive and principal of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), John Evans, said everyone was delighted with the concept BAM created.

He said: "This is absolutely massive for the St Austell community and surrounding areas and those wanting a positive, vibrant and meaningful education delivered in the most inspirational buildings in the region. Our learners will benefit from the most modern and engaging college facilities in the country, with the added bonus of being one of the first carbon neutral colleges in the UK. These are incredibly exciting times for St Austell and we are thrilled to be working with BAM to make this new college a reality."


Cornwall College St Austell was named as one of just 16 colleges in England to receive a significant investment as part of the Government’s Further Education Capital Transformation Fund.

The fund was first launched in September 2020 to rebuild and transform college estates and create modern spaces that meet the needs of students and the communities they serve.

Tim Chell, Regional Director for BAM Construction’s Western region, said: "Cornwall and its people have always meant a lot to us at BAM and building a new college which is the heart of so many communities is a big responsibility.

"That is why we set out not just to create a super new learning facility, but to establish a first-rate strength of understanding with our partners which drives our ability to innovate, find additional sustainability, add social value, to deliver on programme and solve problems through intelligent use of technology. This is also a fantastic opportunity for us to help those around us and do something special for so many people by contributing to the local community, local businesses and people to create a positive legacy, as well as an outstanding new college."