Elise Archer,Attorney-General
Minister for Justice
The expression of interest (EOI) process to identify any new sites for the Burnie Court Complex in the Burnie Central Business District (CBD) is underway, with a briefing held today for interested parties that have registered an interest so far.
We have listened closely to the Burnie community and there is firm agreement from all parties that the current facilities are no longer fit for purpose and must be replaced, and also that the CBD is in need of revitalisation.
The EOI is being conducted by Treasury, in close consultation with the Department of Justice and the Burnie City Council, and will identify any suitable CBD sites that:
- may be available for purchase and redevelopment, on acceptable terms and timeframes;
- are potentially suitable for a new court complex, including future growth options; and
- are consistent with the strategic objectives of revitalising the CBD.
The EOI closes on Wednesday, 18 May and following this, the Government will be in a position to make a final decision on the preferred site.
It is important all possible options are explored through this process. Therefore, I fully encourage those who are interested, especially property owners of potential CBD sites, to visit www.tenders.tas.gov.au/OpenForBids/Details/5465 for more details.
