Macquarie Point Precinct Plan finalised

The Mac Point Precinct Plan roadmap for the development of the site has been finalised, highlighting the enormous benefits the Precinct will bring to Tasmania.

Minister for Sport and Events, Nic Street, said the Precinct Plan sets out the Tasmanian Government’s vision to create a mixed-use precinct.

“This includes our multipurpose stadium, which will be a foundation development to activate the precinct. But it shows the site is about much more,” Minister Street said.

“The precinct will include inner city living, offices spaces, cafes, and complimentary developments such as the ability to develop visitor accommodation. This will support year-round activation of the site.

“These opportunities will be delivered through development areas in the northern and eastern areas of the site and are identified in the plan as the Residential Development and Public Foreshore Zone in the north and the Antarctic Facilities Zone and Complementary Integrated Mixed-Use Zone on the eastern side of the site.

“Importantly, the western side of the site, where the original shoreline sits, will be informed by guidance from the Tasmania Aboriginal community, and is identified in the plan as the Aboriginal Culturally Informed Zone.”

The Mac Point Precinct Plan reflects feedback received over four months of public consultation including over 2,200 written submissions, more than 100 meetings with local organisations, businesses and individuals, and input from expert consultants.

“The Precinct Plan was developed by the Macquarie Point Development Corporation, which I have received and approved. The Plan has also been shared with and accepted by the Federal Infrastructure Minister, as is required under the Federation Funding Agreement,” Minister Street said.

The Precinct Plan provides a roadmap for the development of Macquarie Point, ensuring it aligns with the community's aspirations and provides guidance to the private sector on the areas and types of development that have been identified to contribute to the urban renewal of the site.

As part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, the Tasmanian Government has capped expenditure on the stadium at $375m.

The Macquarie Point Precinct Plan is available at www.macpoint.com/precinctplan