Construction on the new Glenorchy Sports Centre is set to begin with Tasmanian firm Fairbrother awarded the construction contract.
Minister for Sport, Nick Duigan, said the $28 million Glenorchy Sports Centre will be delivered by a suite of Tasmanian tradies.
"Importantly, 500 people will work on this project over its life, with the majority of work earmarked for Tasmanian businesses," Minister Duigan said.
The Centre will offer a multisport community facility, designed in consultation with state sporting organisations, local sporting clubs and disability groups.
"There will be courts for basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton, futsal, pickleball and a range of wheelchair sports," Minister Duigan said.
"It will enhance sport and recreation in the northern suburbs, with four indoor multisport courts, including a dedicated show court, three multi-purpose meeting and event spaces for local clubs, seating for up to 600 spectators and 68 car parks.
"The facility's design has an accessibility focus, with wider hallways and modern amenities, including wellbeing spaces, parent and sensory rooms.
"The centre also offers a registered Changing Places facility, so people with high support needs have access to suitable changing space and toilets and can participate in the sport they love.
"The site is ideally located next to Claremont College and the new Claremont Park and Ride facility, providing valuable access to public transport links."
Minister Duigan said the Government was delivering for Tasmania by partnering with Fairbrother on this important community facility.
"Fairbrother is a trusted and proudly Tasmanian company, and we look forward to seeing the project progress," Minister Duigan said.
Fairbrother Manager of Construction, Southern Tasmania, Philip De Jong, said Fairbrother is excited to be selected to be involved in the Glenorchy Sports Centre project.
"This project supports the continued growth of sporting facilities across Tasmania for the benefit of the local community," Mr De Jong said.
"Our team working on the project are local and actively involved in the sporting community, providing a great opportunity to contribute to improved facilities in an area they're passionate about."
The Glenorchy Sports Centre is part of the Tasmanian Government's $54.7 million investment in new Southern Tasmanian sporting facilities, including the Jack Jumpers High Performance Centre currently under construction in Kingston, and a new gymnastics facility for Brighton which is now in the feasibility stage.
Construction of the Glenorchy Sports Centre is set to begin in early March and is due for completion mid-2027.
