The NSW Police Academy in Goulburn will benefit from a $60 million upgrade, as part of the 2020-21 NSW Budget, providing state-of-the-art training facilities for the NSW Police Force.
The capital works will increase service capacity, enhance training capabilities and deliver a long-term infrastructure and development strategy for the Academy.
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said this funding boost is in addition to the NSW Government’s $583 million investment to introduce 1,500 extra police over four years to enhance community safety across NSW.
“The NSW Police Academy is currently the sole provider of police training and education to probationary constables of the NSW Police Force,” Mr Perrottet said.
“This investment is about giving our police recruits the best possible training, supported by modern and well-equipped facilities. These upgrades will also support jobs as we get the economy back on track post-Covid.”
Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott said the increased number of new police officer positions has seen more recruits pass through the Police Academy.
“The announcement of 1,500 new police over four years was unprecedented. So far this year we have seen more than 800 recruits attest through the Academy.” Mr Elliott said.
“Upgrading the existing facilities at the Academy is critical to meet the needs of an enhanced and growing Police Force. As the nature of policing changes, so too must the training we provide our officers.
“The NSW Government will continue to back our men and women in blue. This capital investment will deliver a long-term infrastructure and development strategy for the Police Academy and improve the already world-class training all our State’s officers receive.”
Police Commissioner Mick Fuller APM welcomed today’s announcement saying the investment will enhance the NSW Police Force’s capability into the future.
“This year has highlighted that police play a critical role in supporting and making NSW a safer community – no matter what the nature of the crisis or operational need,” Commissioner Fuller said.
“All recruits are required to undertake training at the Goulburn Academy, and it is vital that we provide state-of-the-art training facilities to get the best trained officers out on the street.”
“The upgraded facility will help us better equip our officers with the skills they need to face modern day challenges of policing.”
Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman said it will be a significant investment in the area.
“This will not only be a boost for our police force statewide, but will also be a boost for our local economy and provide jobs for the region,” Ms Tuckerman said.
“The Police Academy is an important part of our community and I look forward to seeing it receive the state-of-the-art upgrades it requires.”
The upgrade project at Goulburn Police Academy is expected to be finalised by 2023.
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