Easton College approves £1.35 million investment in farm facilities and padel courts

We are pleased to share details of a £1.35 million investment project at Easton College to transform our farm facilities and introduce new padel courts as part of an ongoing commitment to provide outstanding learning environments and experiences for our students and the wider community. 

The investment forms part of the college's Future Ready transformation programme and was approved by Governors this week.  

A total of £850,000 will be invested over the next two years to modernise Model Farm, representing the largest investment in the college's agricultural facilities for over two decades. The project will deliver a new cattle shed, manure store, straw shed and upgraded cattle handling systems, creating a modern, efficient and sustainable farming operation that will support increased livestock numbers and expand practical learning opportunities for students throughout the academic year. 

The improvements will enable more hands-on training across our agriculture and land-based curriculum, ensuring students gain experience of the technologies, systems and practices used across today's farming industry. 

Alongside this, £500,000 will be invested in the creation of Easton Rackets Centre, combining the college's existing tennis provision with two new covered padel courts for student and community use. The development will form part of Easton College's Centre of Excellence for Sport and respond to the growing popularity of padel across the UK. 

The new facility will provide students with access to professional-standard facilities while creating opportunities to develop practical skills in coaching, officiating, event management and sports science activities. In addition, students will benefit from direct engagement with coaches, employers and community participants through a real operating environment.