Hassell will now start designing a new multistorey training facility to replace 22, 40-year-old transportable buildings on the northern suburbs campus which was originally built in the 1970s.

The major upgrade will be used to deliver training in building and construction, community services and general education, and assist in job creation.

It was great to be able to make this announcement with the Premier and Education Minister at the Balga campus in July, and it is terrific to see this project progression so quickly, given its significance to the community.

The project also includes a simulated hairdressing training salon, new student services centre and a modern library and student learning hub, with the old library converted into a specialist instrumentation training space.

The Balga campus upgrade was announced in July as part of the WA Recovery Plan, which will see a record $167.4 million invested to fund upgrades to essential infrastructure across Western Australia's TAFE colleges and create jobs for Western Australians.

Creating jobs is the number one priority of the McGowan Government and this investment will not only do that but also create attractive, state-of-the-art learning facilities to encourage Western Australians to study at TAFE.

This is a significant multistorey facility that will deliver world-class training opportunities in a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Investing in training to assist in job creation will ensure we are well positioned as the WA economy recovers.

Construction of the new campus is anticipated to start in March 2022.