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The first photos are released of classrooms, training and social areas at the Medway Campus, as work gets underway on fitting out the interior of the £86million building ready for students to take up residence this September.

As the Reception Pavilion, East and Central Wings are handed over to MidKent College, work has begun on fitting out the interiors of the new Medway Campus in Gillingham.

Innovative design coupled with the latest technology is what's on offer at the brand new Campus, opening to students in September 2009. Departments were consulted individually to ensure their requirements for industry-standard equipment, modern computer facilities and spacious working areas were all accommodated.

Furniture and fittings will be delivered from late May onwards, but these images show the latest developments at the site on Prince Arthur Road. The Medway Campus is replacing the two current MidKent College centres at Horsted and City Way, with all courses held at these sites transferring to the new facilities. The West Wing and Performance Pavilion are due to be handed over in the coming months, and staff and students are getting ready to move into this modern learning environment, set to become the heart of further education in Medway.

Front entrance of the Medway Campus leading into the reception pavilion

The huge reception pavilion which will contain the reception, a bistro and student services, as well as the College floristry and travel agency shops which are also open to the public

One of the many hair salons for the popular Hair Design courses

The LRC - Learning Resource Centre, containing the library and computer facilities

Light and bright student social zones are areas for meeting up with friends and relaxing between classes, and will contain computer terminals for those wishing to get online

Training bays in the Plumbing workshop, one of many spacious trade workshops in the Medway Campus

Workshops feature industry-standard equipment, helping students learn using the latest technology

The modern and fresh refectory

More pictures will be available as work continues at the Medway Campus. If you are interested in finding out more about MidKent College, its courses and facilities, please contact our Course Information Line on 01634 402020 or visit the website at www.midkent.ac.uk.