TAFE Eagle Farm Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Centre
SERVICES:
Electrical
Mechanical
Hydraulic
Fire Protection
SUMMARY: BSE was engaged by the Queensland Government, through principal consultant Gray Puksand, to provide electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and fire protection engineering design services for the $47.7 million state-of-the-art Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Centre (RAMC) at the TAFE Queensland Eagle Farm campus. This groundbreaking facility, which officially opened on 17 June 2025, features specialised robotics, hydrogen, renewable energy and electrotechnology workshops, digital labs, learning areas, and staff and student amenities.
OVERVIEW
The $47.7 million state-of-the-art Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Centre (RAMC) at the TAFE Queensland Eagle Farm campus is a groundbreaking facility, which officially opened on 17 June 2025. The RAMC features specialised robotics, hydrogen, renewable energy and electrotechnology workshops, digital labs, learning areas, and staff and student amenities.
SCOPE DELIVERED
BSE was engaged by the Queensland Government, through principal consultant Gray Puksand, to provide electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and fire protection engineering design services for the RAMC.
The project presented unique challenges, and BSE went beyond the usual scope. For example, in addition to the standard chilled water air conditioning and ventilation, mechanical services included a dedicated extraction system for the solder workshop, and compressed air reticulation. Hydraulic services extended beyond water and drainage, requiring a bespoke external sewage pump station to overcome unforeseen site constraints.
RESULTS
With manufacturing contributing $20 billion annually to the Queensland economy, the RAMC will provide students with class-leading training which in turn will contribute to the expected 182,000 workers in the industry by 2025-26.
Stephen Gates, TAFE Queensland’s SkillsTech General Manager, spoke at the opening:
"With this new facility and the new courses, it brings on offer at this campus, we are projecting for enrolment numbers to grow and for the most popular courses to shift focus towards emerging industries.
This new facility will enhance the training availability in North Brisbane for crucial trade areas, while also supporting training into emerging industries including robotics and advanced manufacturing."
BSE is proud to have contributed to this facility, which supports Queensland’s plan to embrace automation and Industry 4.0, helping shape the future of manufacturing in the state.
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