Contractor appointed to build new Northern Regional College Coleraine Campus
Heron Bros Ltd will lead the £40million build
Heron Bros. Ltd. has been appointed as the lead contractor to build Northern Regional College's new £40million Coleraine Campus.
It’s expected more than 100 jobs will be created during construction.
Meanwhile, over 1,000 weeks of training will be provided for new apprentices across a range of construction-related trades.
Funded by the Department for the Economy, the development of the new campus forms part of a wider £85million capital investment programme for NRC in Coleraine and Ballymena.
Economy Minister Dianne Dodds says it’s a significant boost to the economy, at a challenging time:
“I am delighted to be able to support these vital Further Education projects that will enable Northern Regional College to deliver a modern, economically focused curriculum in new state of the art facilities at Coleraine and Ballymena.
“This £85million investment by my Department will provide a significant boost to the economy at a very challenging time, sustaining hundreds of construction related jobs and ultimately enabling the delivery of quality training and skills essential to economic recovery.”
“Further Education plays a key role in building a skilled workforce and supporting economic development and recovery. These projects, along with my Department’s ongoing investment across the sector, will ensure that colleges are well equipped to continue delivering for learners, business and wider society into the future.”