Today’s start of construction on new TAFE facilities at Coffs Harbour marks an important boost for skills training in our region, said Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh.
The Creative Arts facility and its state-of-the-art learning spaces will enhance TAFE NSW’s delivery of industry-aligned education and training at the contemporary Coffs Harbour Education Campus, a thriving precinct shared with Southern Cross University and Coffs Harbour Senior College.
“This $29m investment was announced by the former Coalition Government in our 2022-23 NSW Budget and I’m delighted to see the first sod turned today on this vital project,” said Mr Singh, Shadow Minister for Tourism, Emergency Services and the North Coast.
“TAFE NSW is crucial to our local economy and this investment represents an important step in training our region’s workforce. The funding increases TAFE’s capacity to deliver training aligned to growing local industry and supporting our economy into the future.”
The project includes upgrades to existing classrooms and staff facilities while at the same time delivering world-class vocational education and training. It will deliver facilities for creative services, business and adult migrant English program courses as well as upgraded student services, library services and staff workspaces.
Today’s milestone adds to the growing list of upgrades at the campus by the former NSW Coalition Government, including the $13.3m Trades Hub and the $3.2m Health Hub.
