Steve Whan
Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education
David Harris
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty
Minister for Gaming and Racing
Minister for Veterans
Minister for Medical Research
Minister for the Central Coast
MEDIA RELEASE
$38.3 million investment to future-proof TAFE NSW skills training on the Central Coast
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
The Minns Labor Government is investing $38.3 million over four years to overhaul skills training on the Central Coast, delivering modern, industry-aligned facilities across TAFE NSW Gosford, Ourimbah and Wyong.
The investment will deliver industry standard training spaces that mirror real workplaces and prepare students for real jobs in the region's fastest-growing industries.
TAFE NSW Gosford will receive a major upgrade with a new state-of-the-art simulated health hub for ageing, disability and nursing training, a dedicated Aboriginal Yarning Circle, and relocated student support services to improve access and engagement.
The Ourimbah campus will be transformed with new simulated hair and beauty salons, fitness and remedial massage facilities, upgraded horticulture training spaces, a refreshed library, enhanced student support services, and modern general-purpose learning spaces.
TAFE NSW Wyong will become a stronger trades powerhouse with new engineering, machining and fabrication facilities, building on existing electrotechnology, plumbing and automotive training, alongside new learning spaces and staff work areas.
These works will be delivered in consultations with TAFE NSW teaching delivery teams to ensure facilities are practical, fir for purpose and support high-quality, industry-aligned training.
Staged works will commence in early 2026, with benefits for local students and community to be delivered progressively.
Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education, Steve Whan said:
"This is a big investment in skills that lead directly to jobs on the Central Coast.
"We're bringing training together in modern hubs and making sure students are learning in facilities that reflect real workplaces and read employer needs.
"It means better training, stronger outcomes and more opportunities for people to build careers close to home."
Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong, David Harris said:
"This investment is about backing local workers and local industry with the skills they need to grow.
"The new engineering, machining and fabrication facilities at TAGE NSW Wyong will strengthen our growing region's trades pipeline and give people the chance to train for secure, well-paid jobs right here on the Central Coast."
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch said:
"This is a significant boost for health training in Gosford.
"A dedicated simulated health hub means students training in ageing, disability and nursing can develop hands-on, job-ready skills locally, supporting both our workforce and our community.
"This is about transforming TAFE NSW to deliver the best vocational outcomes for our Coasties."
Member for The Entrance David Mehan said:
"Ourimbah is a key training campus for the Central Coast, and this investment takes it to the next level.
"Upgraded hair and beauty, fitness and remedial massage facilities, improves horticulture spaces and better student services will make a real difference to students and their learning facilities."
