The Ministers for Vocational Education and Community Services are planning to transfer the Canberra Institute of Technology’s (CIT) Reid campus to Woden.
Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Meegan Fitzharris said the Government would work closely with the CIT to commission an independent assessment of sites in Woden that could accommodate a new campus.
“CIT delivers world class vocational education and training to more than 20,000 students every year,” Ms Fitzharris said.
“As part of its modernisation strategy, we want to ensure CIT facilities continue to be modern, innovative and provide the best learning environment,” she said.
“We are investigating the best potential location for a new purpose-built facility to ensure CIT can keep delivering flexible, digitally progressive courses that develop the skills we need for the future of the Canberra economy.”
She said CIT would be a major presence in Woden with the potential to enhance the Town Centre and create energy around a new campus.
“It will open up a range of opportunities for CIT staff and students, local businesses, industry and the broader community,” Ms Fitzharris said.
Minister for Community Services and Facilities, Chris Steel said a revitalised town centre would be supported by the continuing investment in light rail, funding to redevelop the Woden Bus Interchange, planning and design for a new Woden Community Centre, as well as the ongoing improvements to Canberra Hospital.
“A new CIT facility has the potential to be an anchor investment in Woden and connect and support CIT’s existing specialist centres in Fyshwick, Bruce, Gungahlin and Tuggeranong,” Mr Steel said.
“We are taking the time to carefully consider the best possible location, building on work funded in last year’s Budget.”
