TAFE Centre to spark Moreton Bay’s economy

Published 11 October 2025

• City of Moreton Bay welcomes news of a $60 million TAFE Centre of Excellence
• The Centre will feature an Advanced Manufacturing Hub, supporting the City’s billion-dollar manufacturing industry while giving students the ability to train and work locally
• The land transfer means construction can start in 2026 at a Moreton Bay Central site

Bright sparks dreaming of a career in City of Moreton Bay’s billion-dollar manufacturing industry are a step closer to realising their dreams after land was secured for a $60 million TAFE Centre of Excellence.

The site, at Moreton Bay Central in Petrie, will give students the ability to train and work locally while building a career in construction, engineering, electrotechnology or advanced manufacturing.

The land will be transferred from City of Moreton Bay to the Queensland Government.

City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery welcomed the announcement, saying the Centre of Excellence would create valuable educational opportunities close to home for many residents.

“Council is proud to be offering the land required to support this new TAFE, which will provide education and jobs in our rapidly growing City,” he said.

“We know locals want to study and work closer to home and the TAFE will be located at the Moreton Bay Central site near UniSC’s Moreton Bay campus, which is in close proximity to public transport and industry and offers opportunities for collaboration between the TAFE and university.

“We thank the Queensland Government for investing in this new TAFE, which will upskill our workforce to meet the needs of local businesses, including in our booming manufacturing industry, and provide jobs in the future.”

Key to the Centre will be its Advanced Manufacturing Hub, supporting Moreton Bay’s billion-dollar manufacturing industry and creating new opportunities for Queenslanders to thrive in high-tech, high-demand sectors.

Using the latest technology, including augmented reality and smart hubs, students will train in state-of-the-art trade workshops and modern learning spaces to graduate job-ready.

Division 8 Councillor Jim Moloney said the Centre of Excellence reinforces Moreton Bay’s reputation as a growing education and technology hub.

“The career and learning opportunities that a Centre like this presents for our City’s young people cannot be understated. The sky is the limit,” he said.

“I’ve got no doubt there’s an exciting future ahead for Moreton Bay’s workforce.”

The Centre will be built adjacent to the future Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre - a key venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games - and positions it as a strategic investment in the City’s long-term growth.