Advanced Technology Centre, Rhoose
Public Consultation
Proposed Development
The goal for the Advanced Technology Centre (ATC), an innovative educational hub located near the International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT) is to prepare both young learners and existing adult workers for the evolving world of work, focusing on key growth areas such as artificial intelligence, composites, rapid prototyping, advanced design, electronics, and net-zero renewable technologies.
The ATC would accommodate up to 1896 learners and 215 staff, with a significant number of adults, employed learners and businesses undertaking Apprenticeship, Higher Education (HE) and commercial training. There would also be some 14-16 year olds attending Junior Apprenticeship and School Learning Pathways programmes.
Proposed Layout
The proposed college building will be arranged around a central circulation space connecting two main entrances, one facing an ‘active travel’ corridor from Port Road, the other facing the vehicular approach and car park.
The total site area extends to approximately 3.5ha. However, the campus buildings and associated infrastructure are proposed to take place in an approximate 2.7ha site area. The proposed Gross Internal Floor Area (GIFA) is 13,228 sqm.
Directly off the atrium space at ground floor are both the student services, and wellbeing zones. The ground floor atrium is also a social space with dining and coffee shop.
The atrium links to the workshops which include building services (green technologies), construction and motor vehicles (including EV). Engineering accommodation will be located to the south, around the main active travel entrance, to emphasise that the building is seeking to deliver an advanced technology hub.
Strategy Ground Floor Plan
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External
The Proposed Development will also include a full size two court Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) within the northwest corner of the Site, external dining/social area, an entrance plaza and social area, pedestrian walkways, areas of hardstanding and a car park. The car park will be positioned to the rear of the main building, on the western part of the site, and will serve as the potential expansion zone for future college expansion/phases.
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Landscaping
Sensitive landscaping and a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDS) will be incorporated into the Proposed Development.
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Landscape Masterplan
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Accessibility
The proposed vehicle entry point for the College would comprise the existing vehicle access at the northwest boundary. No vehicle access points are proposed along Port Road. Access from Port Road will be limited to pedestrians and cyclists. This is intended to tie in with wider proposals by the Council to deliver a segregated cycleway from the Weycock Cross roundabout in Barry to the Airport.
290 car parking spaces are proposed with an approx. 10% provision for Electric Vehicle Car Parking. 284 long stay cycle parking spaces and 20 short stay cycle parking spaces are proposed.
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