The Australian Government is building Australia’s future by delivering infrastructure that creates opportunities in regional communities and improves everyday lives of locals.

We are providing more than $20.7 million for the Future Industries Facility at the University of Newcastle.

The project will enable the university to provide a problem-solving centre for community and small businesses at a purpose built innovation facility.

It will accommodate up to 16 academic-industry partnerships for rapid technology co-development from research to market across the energy, resources and manufacturing sectors, and the net zero economy.

Works are set to leverage the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRACE) initiative by adopting circular economy and clean energy technologies.

This project showcases the Government’s commitment to listening to and working with local communities and addressing regional needs.

It is funded through the Albanese Government’s regional Precincts and Partnership Program, which is investing $47.9 million to support the transformation of seven precincts across New South Wales.

The regional Precincts and Partnerships Program is providing investment to transform regional, rural and remote places. For more information, visit: infrastructure.gov.au/regional.

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese:

“My Government is building Australia’s future, today announcing we will deliver more than $20.7 million for the Future Industries Facility at the University of Newcastle.
“This project will boost education, employment and training opportunities for Newcastle and the surrounding region.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:

“The Future Industries Facility will build on Newcastles vital role as an industrial powerhouse and souce of skilled workers.

“Our investment will train the next generation in the latest practices in energy, resources and manufacturing, preparing them for a net-zero future.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon:

“The Albanese Labor Government is committed to supporting our city with this new facility set to bolster the University of Newcastle.

“Focusing on accelerating resource sustainability, workforce training, and productivity, the Future Industry Facility will contribute an estimated 740 direct and indirect jobs.

“This investment will secure a bright future for our region, strengthening partnerships between the university and local industry, and equipping graduates with the latest skills and practices, as we prepare for the net-zero economy.”