Expressions of interest open for Kirwan Police Academy stage two consultant

Expressions of interest are open for a principal consultant as Kirwan Police Academy development progresses on schedule with stage one to wrap up next year.

Minister for Police and Community Safety, Mark Ryan MP (middle), Acting Assistant Commissioner for the Northern Police Region, Chris Hodgman and Acting Assistant Commissioner for Youth Crime, Andrew Massingham provide an update on Stage 1 of the new Kirwan Police Complex. Picture: Shae Beplate.

The $100 million development of the new Kirwan Police Complex is inching closer to entering its second stage as expressions of interest open up for a principal consultant.

With stage one of the new complex currently underway with a focus of construction and relocation of the current Kirwan Police Station, stage two will focus on the new North Queensland Police academy and facilities for the Townsville Dog Squad.

The academy will include purpose-built education facilities, that will prioritise operational and scenario-based training facilities.

The successful principal consultant will be responsible for working with QPS stakeholders next year to finalise the design.

Police Minister Mark Ryan said that their plans for the complex are progressing on schedule with stage one on track to be delivered by mid 2025.

Minister for Police and Community Safety, Mark Ryan MP provides an update on Stage 1 of the new Kirwan Police Complex. Picture: Shae Beplate.

“There is a lot of consultation with important stakeholders taking place, and that will continue to ensure we build the best possible Complex to serve this growing community well into the future.

“The Academy is a huge part of this project as we know the QPS recruit pipeline is strong, and we want to ensure they get the highest possible standard of training to serve our state.”

Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said access to modern and start of the art training facilities will boost the operational capability and development of North Queensland police members.

“The investment in the purpose-built education facility will play a significant role in recruiting and training the next generation of police officers.

“Stage Two will include the relocation of the North Queensland Police Academy and the Townsville Dog Squad and will complement the Stage One capabilities such as Youth Co-Responder Team, the Tactical Crime Squad and the Rapid Action Patrol Group.”

Originally published as Expressions of interest open for Kirwan Police Academy stage two consultant