Hobart's Macquarie Point Precinct is one step closer to delivery, with the Australian Government's acceptance of both the Macquarie Point Precinct Master Plan and Housing Plan.
The Master Plan sets out the vision for an accessible mixed-use precinct and details how it will create a place to gather, celebrate and reflect, through the arts, culture, sport, events and entertainment.
The Master Plan also outlines the long-term strategy to transform the site, bringing together the stadium, public plazas, mixed-use and hospitality spaces.
The precinct will also maintain the transport connectivity and port operations that support Hobart's freight, logistics and Antarctic research activities.
The Australian Government also has a commitment for the delivery of housing at Macquarie Point, including a portion of that for affordable, essential worker or social housing at Regatta Point.
This will also incorporate a revitalised public waterfront to encourage greater public use of the foreshore and create new commercial spaces.
These Plans satisfy the final non-financial milestones under the Federation Funding Agreement between the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, with discussions now underway on financial delivery milestones.
Quotes attributable to Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:
"Macquarie Point will become a world-class, year-round destination for Tasmanians and bring a significant boost to the state's tourism sector.
"The Precinct will be more than a well-deserved home for the Devils - it will create new housing, improve transport links adjacent to the Hobart CBD and upgrade the wharves.
"I look forward to continuing to work with the Tasmanian Government to deliver this significant project for Hobart."
Quotes attributable to Tasmanian Macquarie Point Urban Renewal Minister Eric Abetz:
"Our vision for Macquarie Point will turn this industrial wasteland into a thriving precinct, and we're pleased the Federal Government has endorsed our way forward.
"This entire project will be distinctly Tasmanian bringing together sports, entertainment, hospitality, accommodation and more into what will be a brand new cultural and community precinct for the whole state.
"With this next step complete it signals to the business community, to hoteliers, to builders, to tourism operators and more that now is the time to get ready."
Quotes attributable to Senator Carol Brown:
"I am delighted that the precinct will include housing for allied health professionals and other health-related workers, in an ideal location nearby the Royal Hobart Hospital and the University of Tasmania's School of Medicine.
"This is a site that has been underused for years, and this plan is about finally unlocking it for the people of Hobart, with housing, public space and a waterfront that actually gets used."
