The City of Hobart will invest approximately $1.2 million to replace the synthetic athletics track at the Domain Athletics Centre, securing the future of Tasmania's premier athletics venue.
Following a procurement process, a contractor has been identified, and construction is currently anticipated to begin on 2 November, subject to final contractual arrangements being finalised.
The project will require the track to be unavailable during part of the athletics season, creating disruption for athletes, clubs, schools and event organisers.
However, the upgrade is essential to maintain the venue's World Athletics certification and ensure the facility continues to meet national and international standards for competition, training and event hosting.
The City of Hobart is working closely with Athletics Tasmania and Little Athletics Tasmania to minimise disruption and develop interim training and competition arrangements while the facility is unavailable.
The renewed track will provide a modern competition and training surface, maintain World Athletics certification, improve conditions for athletes at all levels and help secure the long-term future of athletics in Tasmania.
