The Australian Government is investing over $4.8 million for 2 new precincts that will support tourism and local youth opportunities.
Clarence City Council will receive almost $1.7 million for a business case and master plan for the Rosny Farm Culture and Creative Industries Precinct, while Hobart City Council will receive almost $3.2 million for planning and community engagement required for development of a multi-purpose precinct at Halls Saddle.
Funding for the projects is provided under the $150 million urban Precincts and Partnerships Program (uPPP), which is supporting transformative investment in urban precincts that grow local economies.
The Rosny Farm Culture and Creative Industries Precinct will be a sustainable and multi-purpose urban space that will breathe new life into the historically significant, heritage-listed site.
In addition to the development of a new youth hub, the precinct will support cultural tourism, creative arts, and the promotion of Tasmanian Aboriginal culture.
This will be a boost to Australia's digital arts, gaming and screen production sectors.
Funding for the Halls Precinct project will support the delivery of the future precinct, which will integrate tourism, recreation and infrastructure to improve the visitor experience on Kunanyi/Mt Wellington.
The funding will help deliver a feasibility study, design and engineering plans, a development application and will support extensive community engagement to ensure First Nations perspectives and needs are embedded into the project.
