Waterside developers aid Chesterfield College students' virtual learning with video feed of construction

Construction students at Chesterfield College have been given a front row seat to watch progress on the £340million Waterside regeneration scheme, thanks to a camera which will record the project to showcase the latest industry methods.
By Ed Dingwall
Published 25th Jan 2021, 13:57 BST
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The camera has been installed on the college roof as part of a partnership with Chesterfield Waterside and Britcon, the company building the seven-storey office block, One Waterside Place.

Gavin Varley, director of engineering and construction at the college, said: “This partnership provides a fantastic opportunity for our students to witness the process of developing a high-profile project on their doorstep.

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“Learning on-site is invaluable and we are hopeful that we can do that soon. However, the footage from the camera will enhance students’ virtual learning experience over the coming weeks.”

A camera on the roof of Chesterfield College will record the construction of One Waterside Place so students can learn from the process.A camera on the roof of Chesterfield College will record the construction of One Waterside Place so students can learn from the process.
A camera on the roof of Chesterfield College will record the construction of One Waterside Place so students can learn from the process.

He added: “It will provide a unique, real life example to further their understanding of the development process and construction techniques.”

Construction of One Waterside Place began in October and is expected to be completed in August 2021.

The building is the first phase of the Basin Square area of the wider Waterside development and has been forward-funded by Chesterfield Borough Council.

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The site is located within walking distance of the college’s construction facility, East Block One, which means when students return to college they will be able to visit in person.

Britcon will be offering site tours and work experience to students from the college and nearby schools. The company has committed to using local labour and contractors across the whole build.

Tom Swallow, of Waterside’s lead developer Bolsterstone Group, said: “I’m delighted to be working with the college and getting students involved, albeit remotely for now.

“We’re looking forward to sharing footage of One Waterside Place coming out of the ground over the coming months and hope to have those students on site to once restrictions allow.”

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To stay up-to-date with the latest developments on site, visit chesterfieldwaterside.co.uk.

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