The development will feature a 14,000-square-meter main building with access from King Street, a student accommodation block, and the refurbishment of a Grade II listed building on Barrington Street.
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00:00Approved by Mayor Kim McGuinness and the North East Combined Authority, the funding provides the final piece of the puzzle, allowing construction to begin later this year.
00:09The new campus, which is expected to open for the September 2027 intake, will serve as a cornerstone for South Shields Town Centre, breathing new life into the area and supporting local businesses.
00:21The development will feature a 14,000 square metre main building with access from King Street, a student accommodation block and the refurbishment of a Grade 2 listed building on Barrington Street.
00:32Mayor McGuinness expressed excitement about the project's impact, saying
00:51In addition to modernising facilities for South Tyneside College and South Shields Marine School, the development is set to drive foot traffic, create jobs and attract investment.
01:00South Tyneside Council leader Tracey Dixon emphasised the broader benefits, stating
01:20The relocation project is part of a wider initiative to revitalise South Shields Town Centre with additional funding from the Leveling Up Fund and the Department for Education's FE Capital Transformation Fund.
01:31Dixon added