The Albanese Government is investing over $4.8 million for two new precincts in Tasmania to benefit Hobart residents.

Clarence City Council will receive almost $1.7 million for a business case and master plan for the Rosny Farm Culture and Creative Industries Precinct. 

The future precinct will be a sustainable and multi-purpose urban space that aims to create economic opportunities and breathe new life into the historically significant, heritage-listed site. 

It will be a hub for cultural tourism, creative arts, and promotion of Tasmanian Aboriginal culture, through local opportunities in the digital arts, gaming and screen production sectors. It will also support development of a new youth hub.

The project will be led by Clarence City Council - who will contribute over $500,000 – in partnership with Creative Tasmania, the University of Tasmania and others local organisations.

Hobart City Council will receive almost $3.2 million for planning and community engagement required for development of a multi-purpose precinct at Halls Saddle.

The future precinct will integrate tourism, recreation and infrastructure to improve the visitor experience on Kunanyi/Mt Wellington. It will focus on environmental and climate-responsive principles. 

The funding will help deliver a feasibility study, design and engineering plans, a development application and will support extensive community engagement to ensure First Nations perspectives and needs are embedded into the project.

Funding for the projects is provided under the $150 million urban Precincts and Partnerships Program (uPPP), which is supporting transformative investment in urban precincts that grow local economies.

The uPPP is part of the Albanese Government’s commitment to listening to local voices and funding priorities that are important to local communities. 

For more information on the program visit infrastructure.gov.au/urban.

Quotes attributable to Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

“The Albanese Government’s urban Precincts and Partnerships Program is all about reimagining our urban spaces so that they better serve our communities. 

“Our investment in these two projects will build on the existing infrastructure and support future economic opportunities for Greater Hobart.” 

Quotes attributable to Member for Franklin Julie Collins: 

“Rosny Farm already has an important cultural place in our community, and this investment from the Albanese Labor Government will help it grow into a precinct that delivers more opportunities for locals, businesses, and tourists.

“Our Government is committed to delivering projects that make a real difference to communities, like here on Hobart’s Eastern Shore. 

“This funding will help reaffirm Rosny Farm as a vibrant, accessible, and connected hub.”

Quotes attributable to Senator for Tasmania Carol Brown:

"Hobart thrives when we invest in projects that bring more people into our city. This funding will help create a world class visitor experience that supports local jobs, strengthens our tourism economy, and showcases everything our city has to offer.

“Kunanyi/Mt Wellington is one our greatest natural assets and a place Tasmanians care deeply about. This work at Halls Saddle will make the mountain more accessible, more welcoming and better protected, so locals and visitors can enjoy it for generations to come."