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A new University Technical College (UTC), which will accommodate some 600 students, looks set to be built in north Liverpool.
Subject to planning approval, the UTC would open in September 2015 on the site of the former Anfield Comprehensive School. It would specialise in courses related to engineering, logistics and construction, reports the Liverpool Express.
Agreement for the development has been reached between the Department of Education, Liverpool City Council and the UTC's trustees. A planning application will be submitted following a consultation with local residents.
The college will be called UTC Liverpool Engineering and Logistics and will teach 14 to 18-year-olds a range of specialist skills alongside the mainstream curriculum.
The trustees delivering the project are the City of Liverpool College, Liverpool John Moores University and international engineering company Laing O'Rourke.
It will create new jobs in the area and will be designed and built to the highest standards.
Partners in the enterprise include Peel Ports and engineering consultancy Arup. Kier Construction would build the new facility.
(CD/JP)
