Major Investment in Future-Focused Education
We are thrill the update on the signficiant progress at Brooksby Melton College on their new Buckingham and Agri-Tech building developments. This marks another important step in the college’s investment in future focused education and industry leading facilities. We are please to be acting as civil and structural engineers for the project.
Construction work on the new Agri-Tech Centre at the Brooksby campus is advancing rapidly ahead of its planned Autumn 2026 opening. The £18 million Department for Education backed project is designed to support the future of land based education across Leicestershire and the wider East Midlands.
State of the Art Agri-Tech Facilities
The new development will provide specialist laboratories, modern teaching spaces, livestock accommodation, cattle-handling systems, machinery teaching areas and precision farming technology.
Facilities will incorporate advanced agricultural innovations including drones, robotics, GIS mapping software and virtual learning environments.
A new student services and dining area also forms part of the wider campus improvements, enhancing the overall student experience and creating a modern learning environment for future generations.
Construction Progress Continues
Recent milestones on site include:
- substantial roofing and framing works,
- brickwork installation,
- glazing,
- pipework,
- wider external infrastructure improvements.
The development continues to progress steadily as the project moves towards completion.
The Buckingham building development is also playing a key role in modernising the campus estate. The building will be supporting the college’s commitment to delivering industry-standard facilities for agriculture, environmental management, engineering, and land-based studies.
Jackson Purdue Lever Supporting the Delivery Team
We are pleased to be part of the professional design team delivering the project. Acting as the civil and structural engineers for both the Buckingham and Agri-Tech developments.
The practice’s involvement supports the delivery of modern, sustainable and future-ready educational facilities that will benefit students, staff, and the wider agricultural sector for years to come.
Supporting the Future of Rural Industries
The developments form part of Brooksby Melton College’s wider strategy to strengthen employer engagement, encourage innovation and support the continued growth of the rural economy.
The latest progress also coincides with the college’s 75th anniversary celebrations and showcases the continued transformation of the historic campus. it also highlight the colleges commitment to investing in the future of agricultural and land-based education.
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If you are planning a new education development then we would be delighted to discuss how Jackson Purdue Lever can support your vision from concept through to completion.