Historic infrastructure investment into Launceston
01 June 2019
The
University of Tasmania’s expanded
$344 million Northern Transformation program, focussing on the
redevelopment of the Inveresk precinct, is the single largest
infrastructure investment in
Launceston’s history, and provides a major
boost for the region’s economy.
The Hodgman Liberal Government is a strong supporter of the relocation
of the UTAS
campus, and has invested $60 million into the project.
I welcome the release of the expanded plans for the university’s $344
million project to attract interstate and international students to
Launceston, while improving access to higher education for Tasmanian.
The updated plans provide even greater connection between the campus and
the city centre, enhancing Inveresk as a cultural and sporting hub for
the entire Launceston community.
The updated and expanded plans for the Inveresk campus as well as the
further development at the Maritime College at Newnham demonstrates the
University’s, the Commonwealth and Tasmanian governments’, and
Launceston City Council’s commitment to advancing educational outcomes
in the region.
The
Tasmanian Government is also supporting the revitalisation of UTAS’s
Burnie campus, with a $15 million investment into the relocation of the
campus from Mooreville Road, to West Park.
The new campus will incorporate world-class research and teaching
facilities and enable cohesion between the university, business and
community use of the site.
The Development Application for the West Park campus has been approved
by the
Burnie City Council and construction is scheduled to commence
later this year, with completion in October 2021.
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