TAFE college lecturers well placed to meet industry skills needs
The State Government’s record investment in TAFE is continuing through delivery of a $9.9 million election commitment that is connecting Western Australian TAFE college lecturers with first-hand experience of industry’s skills and workforce needs through industry placements. The ‘TAFE College Lecturers Industry Placement Program’ is providing lecturers from across the State with opportunities to immerse …
Joint media statement – Innovative water-saving trial extended across dams in southern WA
Innovative floating covers that reduce evaporation by more than 70 per cent have been installed at three dams in southern agricultural areas, in a further effort to secure drinking water supplies impacted by climate change. The $2.8 million Water Corporation project saw hundreds of thousands of modular, hexagonal discs – known as a HexaCover – …
Thousands of students head back to TAFE fee-free in 2024
The Cook Government’s investment in fee-free TAFE training is supporting thousands of Western Australian students to kick off their training in 2024 and prepare for skilled jobs in priority sectors. Enrolments for 2024 are still being finalised, however there have been a record number of applications to study fee-free courses in 2024 – a 29 …
40 new mental health beds at Fremantle Hospital underway
Construction has started on 40 additional mental health beds at Fremantle Hospital, to expand treatment and support options for patients in the southern corridor. Fremantle Hospital’s V block is undergoing extensive works, which will result in: 20 secure beds; 10 beds for open adults; 10-bed neurological behaviour unit for older adults; 24-hour mental health urgent …
Work ramps up on WA’s next major water source
The Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant and associated projects are a significant investment in the future water security for millions of people across Perth and regional areas. With siteworks well underway, and now the announcement of the preferred proponent, we’re on track for construction to begin mid-2024. Western Australia was the first State to introduce …
Iconic Australind Jetty reopens after $3 million revamp
The Australind Jetty is well loved by locals and tourists alike, and its reopening is an early Christmas present for the community, who can enjoy all it has to offer once more. Incredibly, 52 tonnes of timber from the original structure was distributed to local community groups to be reused and recycled. The Cook Government …
State Government investment flows into Broome water infrastructure
Completion of a major $65.6 million investment in Broome’s wastewater and water infrastructure will support the town’s development beyond 2050, Water Minister Simone McGurk has announced today. Delivering environmental, community and tourism benefits, the three-year Water Corporation project included the expansion of Broome North Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) or wastewater treatment plant, enabling it …
$2.8 billion investment to secure Perth’s next major water source
We’re feeling the effects of climate change right now – it doesn’t rain in Perth like it once did. Where we used to receive an average 420 billion litres of rainfall into Perth dams annually, today it is less than 70 billion litres. Unlike other global cities that are facing significant water supply challenges, Perth …
Training preparing energy workers for opportunities on the horizon
The Cook Government has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. We also know there is significant opportunity for Western Australia to be a global clean energy superpower and we need a skilled workforce to achieve these goals. The new National Skills Agreement presents a fantastic opportunity to deliver the advanced skills base needed by industry …
Water quality boosted through Greening Our Communities projects
The ‘Greening Our Communities’ projects at Lake Monger and Perry Lakes will support balanced and healthy urban wetlands, that can be enjoyed by the community for many years to come. These projects will play a critical role in maintaining the water quality at these lakes. They also contribute to the conservation of biodiversity by providing …