NC’s Welland Campus transformation wins design award

Launched in 2007, the redevelopment of the Welland Campus was part of Niagara College’s overall $90 million master plan, which also included new and expanded facilities at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus. The Welland Campus redevelopment included a new Athletic Wing and Student Centre, an expanded academic wing and technology centre, a learning commons and the Applied Health Institute. “The redevelopment of the Welland Campus was driven by a need to create state-of-the-art facilities that accommodate our growing enrolments, and expand capacity in program areas that support key industries in Niagara and beyond,” said Teresa Quinlin, Niagara College’s vice president of Corporate Services. “We’re very proud to have developed one of the most leading-edge learning environments in Ontario’s college system.” The Welland Campus redevelopment was designed by architects Tillman Ruth Robinson Inc., and constructed by Aquicon Construction.

This is the third element of Niagara College’s master plan project to receive recognition. The Wine Visitor + Education Centre a the Welland Campus received the 2009 Niagara Design Architecture Award, and the Landscape Plan for the Welland Campus received a Niagara Design Award in 2010.

Niagara College offers more than 100 diploma, bachelor degree and advanced level programs at campuses in Welland, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Niagara Falls; as well as more than 600 credit, vocational and general interest Continuing Education courses. Areas of specialization include food and wine sciences, advanced technology, media, applied health and community safety, supported by unique learning enterprises in food, wine, beer, horticulture and esthetics. For more information visit NiagaraCollege.ca.

Source: Niagara College