RMJM

The Merthyr Learning Quarter is a joint venture initiative between Merthyr Tydfil College, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and the University of Glamorgan. Planning permission has been granted on the scheme, the project will now be tendered to contractors and is due for completion in September 2013.

RMJM has been commissioned to improve and expand the "learning landscape" in Merthyr through the redevelopment of the existing further education College facilities and the establishment of new facilities in the town centre. A critical element of this improvement initiative is the incorporation of the current 6th form provision from across the four local high schools to the proposed new facility on the Merthyr College site.

The co-location enables a broader spectrum of courses to be offered. Widening the curriculum offered will increase levels of participation - opening new pathways to learning and encourage individual growth through outreach as well as creating an attractive and accessible focus for the town and surrounding district. The project is also targeting Bream Excellent.