BSP was part of the team that built a new council HQ in Lincolnshire.
East Lindsey District Council is sharing the space at The Hub in Horncastle with Boston College UK.
The Council’s partners, Public Sector Partnership Services, also has office space within the state-of-the-art, eco-friendly building on Mareham Road.
Built by Willmott Dixon, the new college and public sector hub facility is one of the town’s most significant developments to date.
It is a two-storey multi-use building which has provided both learning and office facilities, along with two car parks.
BSP Consulting was both civil and structural engineer on the scheme, which was procured under the Scape Framework. Architect was Bond Bryan Architects.
Economic benefits
BSP MD Carl Hilton said: “This new council HQ in Lincolnshire will provide both economic benefits to the local area and enhance the educational facilities in Horncastle. It’s a more sustainable building than the previous council HQ and places the governing body at the centre of the district. It also introduces a more accessible provision of further and higher education. Engineers at BSP Consulting are proud to have been part of the team that delivered this important new facility.”
Featuring four classrooms and a digital innovation computer-based classroom, the campus operated by Boston College has created new learning opportunities in digital skills for individuals aged 16 and over.
Cllr Craig Leyland, leader of East Lindsey District Council said: “The Public Sector Hub is facilitating a new partnership with Boston College to bring courses and learning opportunities for Horncastle and the surrounding area for the first time.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for adults to learn new skills and qualifications, employers to access training as well as have a locally-grown talent pool for recruitment. With colleges being some considerable distance from Horncastle where transport links can be difficult to access, we are proud to be working with Boston College to fill an education need in the area.
“As a council we are embracing a new way of working post-pandemic and the Hub is a key part of the flexibility we offer for our officers in supporting a work/life balance. By placing the authority at the heart of the district in Horncastle, also provides better access geographically for officers who work across the Partnership.”
Here is a news report about the project https://www.lincolnshireworld.com/news/people/east-lindsey-district-council-is-hoping-to-move-to-its-new-home-in-horncastle-in-early-january-3908754
