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Willmott Dixon<\/a> has been appointed to deliver a new performing and production digital arts facility at North Kent College’s<\/a> Oakfield Lane campus<\/h2>\n

The project will enhance North Kent College\u2019s facilities to deliver performing arts and digital design<\/a> education, respond to growing student demand and contribute to the long-term growth of the creative and cultural sector.<\/p>\n

Procured through the Scape National Major Works framework<\/a>, the \u00a39.7m scheme will see the construction of a two-storey building containing 2,836 sqm of space, delivering a performance venue, dance studios, music performance spaces, digital design classrooms and workshops.<\/p>\n

The project is one of six to receive funding in Kent from the government\u2019s build back better<\/a> initiative, helping the recovery of the economy by delivering vital facilities within an 18-month timeframe.<\/p>\n

The scheme is funded by the government\u2019s Getting Building Fund<\/a> and overseen by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership<\/a> (SELEP).<\/p>\n

A major enhancement for the arts in Kent<\/h3>\n

Kent County Council<\/a> leader Roger Gough, said: \u201cFunding for these six projects had been ring-fenced for some time and I am delighted that, after due diligence, they have been approved by SELEP.<\/p>\n

“KCC officers have been heavily involved in assisting the various applicants to put together their business case and I am delighted that their efforts have resulted in the grants being confirmed.<\/p>\n

David Gleed, chief executive and executive principal, North Kent College, commented: \u201cWe are delighted to receive funding for this vital project which will further enhance the outstanding Arts offer that North Kent College provides.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the Arts as a key focus for both Kent and the Thames Gateway<\/a>, this development ensures we remain at the forefront of education and training to produce the very best future Arts professionals.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are particularly grateful to both SELEP and Roger Gough and his KCC colleagues for their continued support and backing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adam Worrall, director for Willmott Dixon in the London and South region, said: \u201cWe are delighted to be working with North Kent College to deliver this first-class centre of education for the Arts that will offer students the opportunity to develop for years to come.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo be able to deliver this scheme with a really focused customer and consultant team is great for the college but also for the Kent economy and local supply chain.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mark Robinson, group chief executive of SCAPE, added: \u201cIt\u2019s clear that investment in the public sector, including further education, is crucial to the country\u2019s economic recovery<\/a>, both in terms of long-term skills development and immediate infrastructure delivery.<\/p>\n

\u201cProjects funded through the Getting Building Fund need to be delivered quickly, and direct award frameworks are key to kickstarting them at speed, whilst still ensuring they are delivered to the highest standard.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough the collaborative approach<\/a> our frameworks enable and a steadfast commitment to best practice, I\u2019m confident that SELEP, North Kent College and Willmott Dixon will deliver a fantastic facility.\u201d<\/p>\n

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