📋 Tender Overview
Architects appointed for South Metropolitan TAFEs 22.6 million replacement Armadale campusProject is part of largest TAFE capital works program in WA history creating more than 1000 jobsProject will create opportunities for Armadales youthConstruction anticipated to start in December 2021Armstrong Parkin Architects has been appointed to design South Metropolitan TAFEs new multi-storey Armadale campus which will provide industry relevant training and revitalise the local area.The purpose-built facility will provide a high-quality environment for locals to learn the skills they need for growing industries.The new campus will boost student capacity enhance training delivery and be located within the Armadale town centre. Vocational education and training delivered to secondary students will be a strong focus to help address jobs for local young people.The Armadale region has a high need for vocational training programs to provide pathways into long-term jobs.Construction of the new campus will unlock local jobs while the opening of the campus will have positive flow on benefits for local small business with more student capacity at the site.Current training delivery in Armadale is dispersed across three ageing leased premises located in the Armadale town centre.There are 12 secondary schools in the Armadale area and the future population growth requires appropriate facilities and courses to accommodate the growing number of students seeking quality educational and training opportunities.The new Armadale campus was announced in July as part of the WA Recovery Plan. A record 167.4 million will be invested to fund upgrades to essential infrastructure across Western Australias TAFE colleges.Site analysis is currently underway with construction of the new campus anticipated to start in December 2021.
