Expressions of interest close in sale of TAFE’s Scone campus | Newcastle Herald

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THE sale of TAFE NSW’s Scone campus could be an “absolute tragedy”, says the NSW Teachers Federation. Expressions of interest in the 17.9 hectare Flemington Drive site closed on Tuesday. Colliers International listing agent Andrew Graham declined to comment on the level and sources of interest. Upper Hunter Shire Council had resolved on Monday to call on the state government to “immediately cease” the sale. “The council calls on Minister Geoff Lee for a full and comprehensive consultation with the community about the impact the sale of the TAFE will have on the future of jobs and skills in the Hunter,” the council moved. “Council request the findings of this transparent community consultation will be reported back…