A COLLEGE in Hereford is “excited” to see a brand-new building taking shape on campus as foundation works are completed.

Hereford Sixth Form College was awarded funding for the development at Folly Lane that will house new classrooms, a larger dance studio, and fitness centre with changing rooms.

Hereford building company William Powell and Sons has been contracted to take on the work.

In a tweet, the company wrote: “Foundations complete for the new sports block at Hereford Sixth Form College.

Hereford Times: Building works at Hereford Sixth Form College Picture: William Powell & SonsBuilding works at Hereford Sixth Form College Picture: William Powell & Sons

Hereford Times: The building is to give current and future students better facilities.The building is to give current and future students better facilities.

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Hereford’s is one of 39 sixth forms and colleges to receive a share of the Government’s Post-16 Capacity Fund.

Hereford Times: Steelwork going up at Hereford Sixth Form College Picture: William Powell and SonsSteelwork going up at Hereford Sixth Form College Picture: William Powell and Sons

The £2.7 million of funding will help accommodate the college’s growth.

A spokesperson from the sixth form said: “Very exciting to see the new building starting to take shape."