The University of New England (UNE) campus in Tamworth has taken another giant leap forward, with the building contractor finally revealed.

The announcement comes after the contract for the sale of the land was signed by UNE and Tamworth Regional Council (TRC) just last week.

The Leader can reveal that Central Coast-based construction firm North Construction & Building Pty Ltd will build the campus at the old velodrome site on Tamworth's Peel Street, commencing early in the new year.

"This milestone is fantastic because it tells the community this is happening," TRC mayor Russell Webb said on Thursday.

"This is the real deal, and we are getting a university campus here in Peel Street.

"As we look to the construction phase of this project and ahead to the future, the UNE Campus wil

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