IN a major step for learners, businesses and communities in west Cornwall, Cornwall College Camborne has celebrated the launch of the final part of its £12-million government-funded transformation project.
The College showcased the redevelopment of its iconic Tamar Tower, with the 1960s building completely modernised, including upgraded classrooms, bespoke facilities and contemporary office spaces.
Perran Moon, Labour MP for Camborne, Redruth and Hayle, said the redevelopment was a clear example of public investment delivering local impact.
He said: “Cornwall College is an essential part of Cornwall’s industrial future, in delivering the skills that we need to support business growth in Cornwall. Projects like this show how government funding can create real, lasting benefits, not just for education, but for the wider community and local economy.”
Principal of Cornwall College, Rory Mason, said the transformation of Tamar Tower was more than upkeeping a local landmark.
“While we are keen to celebrate the area’s heritage, we want to create inspiring, future-ready environments for our Outstanding education and training delivery,” he said. “Having started my career here in this building 25 years ago, it’s wonderful to be able to stand here and see how far we’ve come as a college, working in partnership with businesses and schools, such as Redruth School represented by Head Craig Bonds here with us today.”
The college recently unveiled vibrant new student spaces, alongside a state-of-the-art learning resource centre, stunning media and gaming facilities alongside a host of other life changing spaces for students.
Ongoing campus works include expanded green and social spaces and a new weather-resistant energy centre to support sustainability.
This significant upgrade is part of a wider redevelopment project supported by the Department for Education’s (DfE) FE Capital Transformation Fund.
Fox Construction Solutions carried out the transformation of Tamar Tower and the extensive overhaul of Trelawney building at the heart of the campus.