Newcastle TAFE NSW Campuses to Receive $4 Million for Digital Upgrades
Three Newcastle TAFE NSW campuses will receive nearly $4 million to boost digital infrastructure over the next two years. This significant investment includes upgrading the outdated 2009 network, improving connectivity, and providing new devices for students, staff, and teaching spaces.
Newcastle Tighes Hill has been allocated $2.8 million, while Hamilton and Hunter Street will receive $642,000 and $360,000, respectively.
“Newcastle is an industry hub and a great place for future workers to learn and refine their trade,” said Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp. “This $4 million investment into our local TAFEs will ensure students have access to up-to-date devices and a stable and reliable network connection.”
The first stage of these upgrades, including WiFi and digital infrastructure enhancements, will be completed at 28 campuses statewide by the end of August, with an additional 40 campuses scheduled for completion by June 2025.
Minister for Skills, TAFE, and Tertiary Education, Steve Whan, emphasized the importance of this investment: “Investing in technology-enriched campuses will enable TAFE NSW to better deliver skills for critical and emerging industries.”
This initiative aims to ensure that all students, regardless of location, have access to the technology they need to succeed, thereby strengthening the capacity to deliver essential skills for a modern economy.