New Croydon cultural and educational quarter to be unveiled

Plant to transform Croydon College, Fairfield Halls and the surrounding College Green area into one of London’s leading cultural and educational destinations will be revealed during a two-day exhibition.

The proposals include the construction of a new state-of-the-art building for Croydon College with modern facilities, on the Barclay Road annex site.

The neighbouring Fairfield Halls will also be transformed into a 21st century concert and events venue designed to attract leading acts from around the globe.

The project team behind the scheme includes Rick Mather Architects, a practice known for its work on the Royal Festival Hall in central London and the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith, and Croydon-based consultants Mott MacDonald.

Councillor Alison Butler, deputy leader and cabinet member for homes, regeneration and planning, said: “We were delighted that cabinet agreed the plans to redevelop College Green, which includes a fantastic new home for Croydon College and the wholesale refurbishment of Fairfield Halls.

“This will create a vibrant cultural and educational destination in the heart of Croydon fit for the 21st century.

“Now it’s the chance for the public to see and comment on these hugely exciting plans.”

Members of the public will be able to meet the project team, view the plans and the entire the scheme, during an exhibition at Croydon Clocktower court area in front of Central Library, between 11am and 7pm on Friday, 6 November, and 11am and 5pm on Saturday, 7 November.

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