Statement on the Mac Point Stadium

The Tasmanian Government has received the draft Integrated Assessment Report from the Tasmanian Planning Commission.

Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Eric Abetz, said the Macquarie Point Development Corporation will now work through the issues the report raises.

“The report does appear to underplay the immense benefits of the stadium and the precinct it will unlock, including the key outcome of securing our own AFL/AFLW team,” Minister Abetz said.

“The report has also raised broad issues and taken a wide scope of the project, and we are concerned about the potential of any delays to an already tight timeline.

“We have been clear, that if we are to meet the existing timeframes set out in the agreement, we cannot afford any delays.

“Ultimately, the decision on whether the project will proceed will be made by Parliament.

“The Tasmanian Government will continue working towards the timelines for the development as we seek to revitalise Macquarie Point.

“We are 100 per cent focussed on delivering this game-changing precinct, which will create thousands of jobs and economic activity for decades to come.”