The Rockliff Liberal Government's once-in-a-generation infrastructure agenda has taken another step forward with the release of the draft Precinct Plan for the Macquarie Point Urban Renewal project.
Premier and Minister for State Development, Jeremy Rockliff said the draft Plan shows Mac Point will be an integrated, vibrant and exciting region for all Tasmanians to experience.
"The Precinct will be a place to share and celebrate our history, enjoy the foreshore, conduct business, and bring together visitors and the community alike," the Premier said.
"The draft Plan includes a multipurpose stadium, Antarctic facilities, residential development, an Aboriginal culturally informed zone and a mixed-use zone.
"The submission process shows that Tasmanians are passionate about the opportunities in front of us for this site and this plan is just a glimpse of what we will achieve at Mac Point."
More than 2000 submissions, 100 meetings with stakeholders and individuals, and input from a number of experts have been used to inform the draft Precinct Plan.
A blueprint for the urban renewal project, the draft Plan will now be used to finalise the site's layout and inform the masterplan.
The Rockliff Liberal Government is delivering on our long-term plan to redevelop the Macquarie Point site, including progressing the Project of State Significance process for a multipurpose stadium.
"We are preparing an order for the Project of State Significance that will be tabled in Parliament this week to get this project underway," the Premier said.
"Our Government is absolutely focussed on taking our State to new levels, and making it the best place to live, work and raise a family.
"We can only achieve this when we are bold and say yes to game-changing infrastructure projects and developments that create jobs and wealth for Tasmanian families."
Community engagement on the site will continue, with Tasmanians encouraged to provide feedback on the zones set out in the plan.
To view the plan, visit www.macpoint.com/precinctplan
