Plans for a multi-million-pound redevelopment at a college campus in Great Yarmouth have been given the green light.

The construction of a new East Coast College campus building is set to start this summer.

The college has announced ambitious plans to create a state-of-the-art college equipped with a mock hospital ward, digital suites and a hair and beauty salon to be run by students.

The new campus will also include gym and sports facilities, a lecture hall, training kitchen and restaurants.

A spokesperson for the college said it is hoped construction work will begin in summer, with the creation of a new reception entrance and temporary staff parking area, ahead of the main construction work starting in August to develop the new college building, car park and landscaping.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: An artist's impression of the external view of the main approach to East Coast College's Great Yarmouth campus.An artist's impression of the external view of the main approach to East Coast College's Great Yarmouth campus. (Image: LSI Architects)The new campus aims to be opened for the start of the September 2026 academic term.

The college's deputy chief executive Urmila Rasan said: "We are delighted the plans have been approved and extremely excited for the first phase of work to begin this summer on what promises to be a fantastic asset for the community in Great Yarmouth and beyond.

“Our new college will be the perfect place in which to undergo further education, accommodating school leavers, apprentices, and adult learners to develop their talents and take a step towards their dream careers."

Great Yarmouth Mercury: An artist's impression of the internal first floor at East Coast College's Great Yarmouth campus.An artist's impression of the internal first floor at East Coast College's Great Yarmouth campus. (Image: LSI Architects)The deputy chief executive added that the college aims to keep disruption to students and neighbours at a minimum throughout the redevelopment.

The new campus will be built on what is currently part of the college's car park with a temporary car park available in the next academic year. Once development is complete, the current building will be demolished.

The multimillion-pound redevelopment, which is being carried out by contractors Kier, is being funded by the government’s £1.5bn FE Capital Transformation Fund.