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Thursday 27 October 2011

First Minister Officially Opens New Alloa Campus

Scotland’s First Minister the Rt Hon Alex Salmond MSP officially opened Forth Valley College’s new Alloa Campus today (Wednesday 26 October.)

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The First Minister commemorated the official launch of the £18.9million campus by unveiling a plaque at an opening ceremony attended by over 90 guests including staff, learners, sector colleagues, local and national politicians and industry partners.

Mr Salmond also enjoyed a tour of the state-of-the-art campus to see the fantastic new learning environments first hand.  He also had the opportunity to meet with some of the learners who are already benefiting from the facilities including those on the NQ Introduction to Construction Craft Skills and National Certificate Education and Childcare programmes.  

The official opening was also the chance for the College to thank some of the key project partners including architects Reiach and Hall; main contractors Miller Construction (UK) Ltd; project managers Davis Langdon; planning consultants GVA; Clackmannanshire Council and the Scottish Funding Council.

Forth Valley College Principal Linda McKay, said: “This is a very special occasion in the life of Forth Valley College. Our new campus is impressive, it has a strong sense of community - which is something we see as vital to our success - and we’re excited about the possibilities ahead.

“Our modern, state-of-the art facility will enable us to create new and innovative education and training opportunities and continue to ensure a high quality learner experience. We also hope this beautiful building will provide learners with the inspiration to strive for excellence and achieve their aspirations.

“We would very much want to take the opportunity to recognise the contribution of all who have played a part in the creation of our new campus. The talent and commitment of those involved has resulted in a fantastic new facility which is also already earning great feedback from our learners. With a new Stirling Campus also due to open in April next year, this is a new era for Forth Valley College and we look forward to a bright, successful future.”

First Minister Alex Salmond, said: "The new Alloa campus of Forth Valley College is a striking example of what can be achieved when the further education sector, the Scottish Funding Council and the Scottish Government work together.

"This capital project, worth almost £19 million - funded by the public purse - offers state-of-the-art facilities to the young people of Forth Valley. In these new surroundings they can pursue their ambitions in exactly the kind of top-quality learning environment they deserve.

"Already the college supports more than 1,300 modern apprentices and has strong links with Scottish universities and prestigious employers. I am confident that the innovation and foresight shown in developing this impressive new building will also see Forth Valley College go from strength to strength in future."

Mark Batho, Chief Executive of the Scottish Funding Council, said: "This new campus is a marvellous facility and learning space for the students, staff and the community of Alloa. The Funding Council is delighted to have supported the project by fully funding its £18.9 million cost.

“It is part of an ambitious programme of investment in colleges which is currently supporting a new college building in Stirling and which has seen new buildings for colleges across Scotland. It is very clear that better learning spaces lead to better learning and so our investment in college buildings is an investment in individual students' futures and in Scotland's future economic prosperity."

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