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Bramcote College Redevelopment Secures Funding with Milestone Deal

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A long-awaited redevelopment project in Bramcote has finally secured the necessary funding, paving the way for the creation of nearly 500 homes and 1,000 school places. The deal, which involves the sale of the existing school site to housing developers Miller Homes, will also see the construction of a brand new school, funded by the sale of nearby land. The project, which has been years in the making, is expected to be completed by September 2027 and will include a secondary school and sixth form, providing 750 secondary places and 200 sixth form places.

Key Takeaways:

  • The redevelopment project in Bramcote has secured a milestone deal, allowing work to begin on the construction of nearly 500 homes and 1,000 school places.
  • The deal involves the sale of the existing school site to housing developers Miller Homes, which will split the site with its sister company, St Modwen Homes.
  • The construction of a brand new school, funded by the sale of nearby land, is expected to begin shortly, with the project expected to be completed by September 2027.
  • The new school will provide 750 secondary places and 200 sixth form places, making it a highly sought-after institution in the area.
  • The redevelopment project will also include a secondary school and sixth form, providing improved education and sports facilities for the local community.
  • Miller Homes and St. Modwen Homes, the developers behind the project, have expressed their pride in being chosen to lead the project, with Miller Homes operations director Tom Roberts stating that the deal will "unlock the full potential of the area to create new housing, alongside associated infrastructure".
  • The project has been years in the making, with discussions ongoing since 2022, and has required extensive collaboration from numerous parties and stakeholders.
  • The redevelopment project is expected to benefit the local economy, with Mann Taylor, development director at Savills Nottingham, stating that the project "will now benefit from a new and significantly improved secondary school, creating substantially improved education and sports facilities, whilst unlocking a large parcel of development land for much-needed new homes".

Statistics:

  • 750 secondary places will be available at the new Bramcote College.
  • 200 sixth form places will be available at the new Bramcote College.
  • The redevelopment project will provide nearly 500 homes.
  • 329 private new homes will be built as part of the redevelopment project.
  • 141 affordable new homes will be built as part of the redevelopment project.
  • The project is expected to be completed by September 2027.
  • The redevelopment project is being led by Miller Homes, with its sister company, St. Modwen Homes, also involved in the project.
  • The sale of the land to Miller Homes was completed for £1, with the proceeds being used to fund the construction of the new school.

Sources:

  • "Milestone deal for Bramcote College redevelopment as Miller Homes buys land" by Oliver Pridmore, Reach PLC, (no date specified).
  • "Bramcote College redevelopment: Plans for 500 homes and 1,000 school places revealed" by Reach PLC, (no date specified).
  • Quote from James Macdonald, chief operating officer of White Hills Park Trust.
  • Quote from Ann Taylor, development director at Savills Nottingham.
  • Quote from Tom Roberts, operations director at Miller Homes.

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