A NEW £15 million building is set to be built at a Colchester school.

The Colchester Academy, in Hawthorn Avenue, Greenstead, has submitted plans for a new teaching block.

Included in the modern facilities will be a swimming pool, a 240-400 seat theatre with the latest lighting and sound equipment, and an updated IT system.

Principal Barry Hersom said: “It will be a fabulous new resource for the community, perfect for teaching and events."

The £15.2 million funding for the building has been provided by the government through the Education Funding Agency.

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