- South West builder Devlyn Australia Pty Ltd appointed to build Collie's new training centre
- Employment opportunities to be maximised for local workers
- Part of the State Government's $662 million Just Transition Package
- Completion anticipated for mid-2026
A key milestone has been reached in Collie's transformation journey, with the appointment of a South West builder, Devlyn Australia Pty Ltd, to construct the town's new training facility.
The development at Lots 18-20 Cockie Bend is part of the State Government's $662 million Collie Just Transition Package, designed to support Collie as it transitions away from coal-powered energy generation.
Construction of the new training facility is expected to commence shortly, with completion anticipated by mid-2026, and the project is anticipated to generate around 90 jobs in the South West during the construction phase.
By prioritising local businesses in the construction of the project, the State Government is maximising employment opportunities for Collie residents to help foster economic growth and strengthen the town's workforce during the transition.
The location of the new training facility in the heart of Collie's light industrial area offers strategic linkages to local industries and proximity to other training facilities including the DFES Koolinup Emergency Services Centre.
The facility will complement the existing South Regional TAFE Collie Campus and provide impacted workers and the broader community with access to training opportunities tailored to the evolving needs of the region.
Interim training measures are already in place to assist workers while the new facility is under development.
A range of qualifications, accredited courses and skill sets delivered through South Regional TAFE's Collie campus can be accessed by workers transitioning into new employment, and the broader community.
The Collie Jobs and Skills Centre, located at 56 Forrest Street, is actively offering free career, training and employment support for workers, their families and the broader community. Through personalised guidance from training transition consultants, workers can access:
- options for training to gain new skills;
- help and guidance for career planning;
- resources to assist with recognising transferable skills;
- job searching and job matching;
- assistance with finding employment including updating their CV/resum and writing job applications; and
- referral to other available support services if required.
Access to free individual transition plans and training are also available for impacted workers.
