It follows the town centre’s recognition as a focus for cultural and intellectual activities in the East of England Plan – a document that sets out the framework policies for sustainable growth in the region over the next 15-20 years.
The plan also involves the relocation of the civic library and a further £50 million scheme for the provision of 500 new apartments for students at nearby Hollybrook.
The first stage of the work will be a new £30 million building for South East Essex College to relieve pressure due to the large volume of new students at its existing site in Elmer Approach.
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