The Federal Government is investing over $4.8 million for two new precincts in Tasmania to benefit Hobart residents.
Clarence City Council is set to receive almost $1.7 million for a business case and master plan for the Rosny Farm Culture and Creative Industries Precinct.
The Government said 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, it stated.
The project will be led by the Council – which will contribute over $500,000 – in partnership with Creative Tasmania, the University of Tasmania and others local organisations.
Clarence Mayor, Brendan Blomeley (pictured) said the precinct will be a catalyst for creative industry growth, cultural tourism and community vitality.
“My sincere thanks to the Member for Franklin, Julie Collins MP for her advocacy in helping to secure this grant, as well as Council’s passionate and professional Arts & Events team for their hard work and determination,” he said.
“A fantastic result for our City!”
Meanwhile, 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,” said Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister, Catherine King.
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.
“The Albanese Government’s urban Precincts and Partnerships Program is all about reimagining our urban spaces so that they better serve our communities,” said Minister King.
“Our investment in these two projects will build on the existing infrastructure and support future economic opportunities for Greater Hobart.”
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.
For more information on the program visit infrastructure.gov.au/urban.
