Oscar Parry
The state government has revealed the location of the Kangan Institute Sunbury TAFE campus, which is set to be completed in mid-2028.
On Monday, September 9, Skills and TAFE Minister Gayle Tierney, Sunbury MP Josh Bull, and Kangan Institute acting chief executive Janelle Arena attended the site at 7 Evans Street and 2–4 O’Shanassy, Sunbury, to announce the location of the new TAFE campus.
The state contributed $25 million to the project.
The site will be accessible from two roads, Evans Street and O’Shanassy Street, and spans about 3000 square metres.
According to the government, it was chosen for its proximity to the town centre and train station.
At capacity, the TAFE will host 150 students on-campus at any given time.
Courses delivered at the TAFE will focus on digital technologies, early childhood education, community services, pre-apprenticeships, and industry-specific short courses.
In the meantime, Kangan Institute is offering courses at the Hume Global Learning Centre in Sunbury before construction of the Evans and O’Shanassy Street site is completed – an interim measure that was announced on August 9.
Courses offered at Hume Global Learning Centre include Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) Certificate I in EAL (Access) and Certificate II in EAL (Access).
MS Tierney said the project is part of the state’s objective of delivering “high-quality training where it is needed most.”
Sunbury MP Josh Bull said that the site was chosen “so locals can learn without needing to travel far.”
Kangan Institute acting chief executive Janelle Arena said that the institute was “thrilled” to partner with the state government to deliver the new campus.
