The Tasmanian Government has received the Tasmanian Planning Commission's final report into the Macquarie Point Stadium.
The Recommendation Report and Integrated Assessment Report found that concerns around transport, access, safety, and noise can be successfully addressed.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said, unfortunately, the report massively underestimates the social and economic benefits of the stadium, our Tassie Devils AFL and AFLW teams, and a supercharged events industry will have on our State.
"Stadiums are complex, and this is the reason why across the nation special laws are used to approve them, instead of the traditional planning scheme," Premier Rockliff said.
"The Commission has done its job, and I thank them.
"At the beginning of this process, it was known that elected Members of Parliament would have the final vote on the Project.
"It is now time for MPs to have their say."
Premier Rockliff welcomed the upcoming vote on the Project.
"As a growing State, reaching for aspiration and opportunity for young people, we must pursue ambitious projects like that at Macquarie Point," Premier Rockliff said.
"It will create jobs, boost our tourism and hospitality sector, secure world-class entertainment and keep our economy strong.
"It is time to get on with the job."
