BOURNEMOUTH and Poole College has marked a momentous milestone in the construction of its new cutting-edge learning facilities with a topping out ceremony.  

The event celebrated completing the structural phase of the project in Landsowne, as the four-storey building reached its highest point. 

The new facilities are a result of a multi-million-pound investment from the government’s Further Education Capital Transformation Fund.  

They will provide students with access to state-of-the-art classrooms, collaborative workspaces, and advanced technology to enhance learning and skill development. 

Bournemouth and Poole College principal Phil Sayles said: “With the signing of this final steel beam, we are closer to creating a space that fosters creativity, collaboration, and excellence, which our students will thrive in.  

“These new facilities will benefit people from across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for generations to come.” 

Cheryl Parsons, regional director of construction firm Kier Construction Southern, added: “The project team have worked hard to get us to where we are now, combining engineering excellence with a collaborative approach to ensure the new Lansdowne campus will benefit Bournemouth for years to come. 

“Our work both provides a state-of-the-art new teaching block and maintains and restores the college’s iconic clock tower, truly showing the breadth of what our teams can offer. It is a project we are all very proud of.”