The Perrottet Government today announced the start of construction of a new $80 million Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) for Construction at TAFE NSW Kingswood.
\nPremier Dominic Perrottet said the new facility would help train the workforce of the future in a purpose-built environment, and ensure the next generation of trades workers have the skills needed to build the smart cities of the future.
\n\u201cOur $108 billion infrastructure pipeline means thousands of people working on new schools, hospitals, roads and social housing right across NSW,\u201d Mr Perrottet said
\n\u201cWe are determined to not only help build better communities but also create the careers of the future and this new centre at Kingswood will deliver on this.\u201d
\nMinister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney and Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres and Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee were on-site to turn the first sod of the new signature training hub.
\nMinister Ayres said the new IAT for Construction will revolutionise education and training in Western Sydney.
\n\u201cThe new IAT will skill up the trades workers needed to support the pipeline of major infrastructure projects, civil construction works, and residential developments that will service Western Sydney\u2019s fast-growing population,\u201d Mr Ayres said.
\n\u201cThese brand-new facilities are what the local community deserves \u2013 a signature construction training hub that fosters a network between schools, universities, and industry, will significantly enhance education and training in the region.
\n\u201cImportantly, the new facilities will ensure TAFE NSW can continue to deliver high quality, industry-relevant and innovative training that leads to jobs.\u201d
\nMinister Lee said the IAT will\u00a0deliver specialised training for 700 new trades\u2019 students each year.
\n\u201cThe IAT will transform TAFE NSW Kingswood into a construction-focused campus with state-of-the-art facilities.
\n\u201cThis $80 million construction project is estimated to create between 200 to 250 jobs over the life of the project,\u201d Mr Lee said.
\n\u201cWith its partners, the Institute will develop market-leading training in areas such as trades, smart construction, digital design, smart infrastructure, renewable energy, and supply chain skills.\u201d
\nMember for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies, said this announcement is a great win for young people in the local community.
\n\u201cThe NSW Government is investing in our young people today to see them equipped for the construction jobs of the future, and for their own businesses one day,\u201d Mrs Davies said.
\nAustralian-owned company ADCO Constructions was awarded the construction contract with the facility scheduled to open in early 2023.
\nADCO\u2019s NSW State Manager John Basilisco said ADCO was thrilled to be selected as the builder of choice for the IAT for Construction.
\n\u201cWith nearly 50 years\u2019 experience, ADCO has a successful track record in delivering large-scale, quality and innovative commercial projects across Australia. We are excited\u00a0to commence construction on the IAT at Kingswood,\u201d Mr Basilisco said.
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