Tender out for teacher residence upgrades

Tenders have been released for upgrades to 14 teacher residences in Queenstown.

Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said by providing modern, fit-for-purpose residences for our teachers, we can help ensure that we encourage educators to stay in our regional and remote areas long-term.

“The Tasmanian Liberal Government is committed to attracting high-quality teaching staff to our regional and remote areas,” Minister Palmer said.

“As part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, we’ve committed $15 million to upgrade teacher residences across Tasmania.

“Our Government’s investment in rebuilding and upgrading teacher residences is in addition to our commitment to provide financial incentives for teachers in hard-to-staff locations, which is designed to target areas that most need teachers.”

It is expected that initial works, separate to the tendered works package, will commence in mid-December this year.

The Teacher Residences Program will also see construction commence on new residences progressively over the next five years.

These new residences will be located in our greatest demand areas, including the West Coast, Scottsdale, Smithton and Flinders Island.

For more information, visit www.tenders.tas.gov.au