Construction has begun on a $17.6 million upgrade and expansion of the Great Barrier Reef International Marine College in Cairns.
The works will accommodate a new workshop with patrol guard boat engine simulation, new boat store, new classrooms and new student and staff facilities.
The expanded college will train 1,500 students per year – including a projected 300 as part of the training contract for the Pacific Maritime Training Services program.
To cater for increased student numbers – including Queenslanders looking to train, upskill and reskill in the critical maritime sector – the expansion includes a new state-of-the-art workshop with patrol boat engine simulations, a new boat store, fresh classrooms, and upgraded spaces for both students and staff.
This expansion cements Cairns as Australia’s maritime training hub, putting us on the map for world-class marine education.
The investment will put Cairns front and centre of the world’s booming maritime industry by delivering specialised training to navy and police personnel.
For more information on the Great Barrier Reef International Marine College visit https://www.gbrimc.com.au/
