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Mayor Breaks Ground on Major Redevelopment at Merrist Wood College Campus

We were thrilled to welcome the Mayor for the groundbreaking ceremony last week, marking the official start of the redevelopment project at Surrey鈥檚 only land-based college. The event was attended by staff and representatives from Galliford Try, the contractors overseeing this transformative build.

Gary Headland DL, CEO of MD网爆门 (left)听 stands, with Mayor of Guildford, Sallie Barker, (middle) and Sue Sturgeon, Chair of Governors at MD网爆门 (right) at the Ground Breaking ceremony

Significant Investment from the Department for Education听

Thanks to the Department for Education (DfE) funding, this project represents the largest investment in MD网爆门鈥檚 history, aimed at modernising and transforming the Merrist Wood College and University Centre facilities. This funding is part of the DfE鈥檚 initiative to upgrade educational infrastructure across the UK, ensuring students benefit from state-of-the-art teaching and learning environments.听

State-of-the-Art Facilities for Future Generations听

The redevelopment at our Surrey-based campus will include cutting-edge facilities designed to meet the evolving educational needs of our community. These enhancements are aligned with MD网爆门鈥檚 commitment to providing industry-standard learning spaces that support hundreds of learners each year.听

Gary Headland DL, Chief Executive of MD网爆门, shared his excitement:听

鈥淲e are absolutely thrilled to receive this investment from the Department for Education. This funding will significantly enhance and modernise Merrist Wood College, providing our students with access to top-tier resources and learning environments. This redevelopment cements our role as a key partner in the Surrey community, supporting students鈥� success for years to come.鈥�听

Transforming Land-Based Education in Surrey听

This project will deliver sustainable, low-carbon buildings and new glasshouses, supporting land-based skills development and accommodating future learners. Scheduled for completion by April 2026, these new facilities will ensure Merrist Wood College remains at the forefront of land-based education.听

Jo Manser, Group Director at Merrist Wood College, added:听

鈥淭his investment is a major milestone in our 81-year history. We are excited to continue our legacy in land-based education while integrating new technologies and collaborative initiatives that benefit both our learners and the local Surrey community.鈥�听

The redevelopment will not only strengthen the college鈥檚 ability to provide top-quality education but will also ensure that facilities can meet the future needs of all learners, particularly in the development of land-based skills.听

Mayor of Guildford, Sallie Barker, officially ‘breaks the first ground’ marking the start of the redevelopment

Philip Waddup, Group Director of Property, Environment and Sustainability at MD网爆门, also expressed his enthusiasm:听

鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to collaborate with the Department for Education and Galliford Try to bring this vital project to life. The new facilities will provide the specialist industry-focused accommodation needed to support our learners鈥� future success.鈥�听

Discover More About Merrist Wood College Programmes听

Interested in learning more about the exciting programmes available at Merrist Wood College and University Centre? 馃尶 Contact MD网爆门 at 馃摓 0800 612 6008 or .听

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