15 July 2024 - 30 June 2025
SERDA, Sorell Council, and Business and Employment Southeast Tasmania (BEST) successfully lobbied the Federal and State Governments for funding to construct a dedicated built for purpose facility to train adults and businesses across the region – the South East Training and Jobs Hub.
This centrally located facility on Dubs and Co Drive, adjacent to the child care centre and the park and ride facility, will also be designated service hub for a number of community service providers. It will enable BEST to expand to meet the huge growth and demand for mature aged training and upskilling in the south east region. The new facility will also allow for collaboration with a wide range of service and training providers, complement the existing Trade Training Centre and allow BEST to continue to grow their services and assist more people and businesses in the south east region.
The facility will have training and mentoring rooms, offices, mental health rooms, staff tea rooms, a large rumpus room and amenities. Car parking and forecourt/ landscaping is also included in the project scope.
Council received the following funding for the project:
• Australian Government $1,500,000
• Tasmanian Government - Skills Agreement, Tasmania TAFE $1,500,000
• Tasmanian Government — 2021 State election commitment $1,500,000
TOTAL $4,500,000
CURRENT STATUS – August 2024
The tender for construction of the Facility has been awarded to Taswide Building.
The Development Application has been issued. Building and Plumbing permits are currently being assessed. Works will commence once these have been issued.
NOVEMBER 2024
Construction of the Hub is progressing well with structural framing and the roofing complete. The next stage will see mechanical ventilation, windows and external cladding installed.
