Matthew Boulton Campus, Birmingham Metropolitan College
| Contact Details: | Clive Hill, Director of Information Systems & Facilities, chill@mbc.ac.uk |
| Type of Project: | New Build/Relocation. Existing site 1960's unfit for purpose and uneconomic to refurbish. Also delivered regeneration at both old and new sites. |
| Start/End Date: | Project conceived end 1999/early 2000. Commencement on site September 2003 (Demolition). Construction commenced January 2004, completion July 2005 and open to students September 2005. This case study was undertaken in 2006 at which point the institution was known as Matthew Boulton College. The Matthew Boulton Campus is now part of the Birmingham Metropolitan College. |
Funding Sources
Sale of land of previous location of college. College worked in partnership with other bodies including the LSC and the local council and the RDA bought accommodation and leased it back to the College.
Cost of Project
Total project cost £38 million (approx) including land, construction, FFE, and professional fees. Construction value £23 million (approximately).
