A planning application for the new Hobart waterfront stadium has been submitted for assessment by the Tasmanian Planning Commission with a new cost estimate of $775 million.
This includes an estimated cost of $190 million for the stadium's roof and inbuilt components, such as lighting.
Ms Beach said the submission was supported by 4000 pages of additional reports and other information.
Even if the planning commission grants approval, it will still need to be signed off by both houses of parliament.
Ms Beach said work was being undertaken to shave back the new cost estimate to the original $715 million budget.
"If you look at stadia across the world and across the country, they're delivered in a staged fashion, so what we need to do is work through what we can deliver with making sure we've got an amazing stadium from day one, but we're also providing for future expansion," she said.
Higher price fixed to Macquarie Point stadium, including roof cost estimate
The Hobart stadium will be one of small number of roofed stadiums in Australian once completed.
Ms Beach said the roof and associated components was estimated to cost $190 million at this stage.
She said the cost estimate included the cost of a solid annulus, which would still be required without the roof, and the cost of lighting, which also would be required in the form of light towers if a roof was not built.
"With the way we've done the roof. It's actually a really important asset in our design," Ms Beach said.
"It's been a way for us to do light in a really sensitive and sophisticated way, and it's been a way for us to present a venue that is all-weather.
"It means that we can have a really diverse offering."
Stadia Minister Nic Street confirmed that the government's financial contribution to the stadium remained capped at $375 million.
The AFL has thrown $15 million towards the project and part of the federal government's $240 million contribution to the broader Macquarie Point renewal plan would flow towards the stadium.
The rest of the cost will need to be picked up by the private sector.
Mr Street said a formal process had not begun to enlist investors, but informal approaches had given the government confidence.
"I'm absolutely confident that, from the interest that we've had, that any [budget] shortfall will be covered," he said.
It is hoped that construction of the 23,000-seat stadium will begin late next year.
The development is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2028 and ready for the 2029 AFL season.
Ms Beach said more events were anticipated than previously projected, although some years would be busier than others.
It is estimated that a minimum of between 36 events will be held at the stadium each year, peaking at 51 events.
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Anne Beach from the Mac Point Development Corporation with Sports Minister Nic Street as application for proposed Macquarie Point Stadium is released. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones
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Here’s The Mercury’s rolling political coverage for Wednesday, September 18. Macquarie Point stadium plans are dominating headlines, while a long awaited announcement on Metro services has also been made.
New mother and baby unit ‘abandoned’, O’Byrne says
Independent Franklin MP David O’Byrne has told state parliament that it “appears” the state government has “abandoned” plans for a new mother and baby unit in Southern Tasmania.
David O'Byrne Independent member for Franklin. House of Assembly question time returns in the Tasmanian parliament. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones
The state’s only dedicated mother and baby unit was shut last year when the St Helens Private Hospital closed.
A new unit has since been opened by Tresillian Family Care in Launceston.
Health Minister Guy Barnett said he recognised how important these facilities were and that a free statewide call service, 1300 TASBUB, had been established by Tresillian to provide advice to new parents.
“Consideration is being given for the expansion of the Tresillian services to the South,” Mr Barnett said.
The government is continuing to fund mother and baby beds at the Royal Hobart Hospital with a $4m investment.
‘You haven’t read the report’: Greens claim
A new unit has since been opened by Tresillian Family Care in Launceston.
Health Minister Guy Barnett said he recognised how important these facilities were and that a free statewide call service, 1300 TASBUB, had been established by Tresillian to provide advice to new parents.
“Consideration is being given for the expansion of the Tresillian services to the South,” Mr Barnett said.
The government is continuing to fund mother and baby beds at the Royal Hobart Hospital with a $4m investment.
‘You haven’t read the report’: Greens claim
Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff has questioned whether Premier Jeremy Rockliff has read the long-delayed State of the Environment Report, released publicly on Tuesday.
The report found that 27 of the 29 environmental indicators in the report were categorised as either “getting worse”, “stable”, or “unknown”, including sea surface temperature, kelp, threatened marine fish, migratory shorebirds, native vegetation extent and fragmentation, threatened flora, and threatened fauna.
The government is considering the report and will formally respond in due course.
The Premier rejected Dr Woodruff’s assertion that Liberal policies had resulted in environmental decline.
The Greens leader asked Mr Rockliff if he had read the report, which was produced by the Tasmanian Planning Commission.
“The report went through Cabinet on Monday and all members availed themselves of the report,” he said.
The Premier said Dr Woodruff should “acknowledge the significant improvement over decades when it comes to the environment”.
The Greens leader interjected, saying, “You haven’t read the report”.
Details emerge on Mac Point stadium after plans lodged
Update 10.10am: The cost of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium has blown out to $775m, an application to the Tasmanian Planning Commission has revealed.
The Macquarie Point Development Corporation’s submission also details a plan to begin construction of the 23,000 seat, roofed multipurpose stadium in late 2025, assuming the necessary approvals are granted and a contract for the build is awarded.
“Construction works will continue through to the completion of building, testing and commissioning of the main works at the end of 2028, prior to AFL overlay and other events-focused works that will run for up to six months into the first half of 2029,” the application said.
It covers stage one of the Macquarie Point precinct redevelopment, which encompasses the stadium and has been declared a Project of State Significance.
According to Mr Rockliff, the Liberals have delivered on a pledge to include housing, transport options, and the redevelopment of Macquarie Wharf under the proposal.
“Building on the remediation and work that has been done on site, this project will be a catalyst for the redevelopment and urban renewal of Macquarie Point, turning the site into a hub of economic activity showcasing world-class sport, art and events,” he said.
Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said there was “still work to be done” in order to deliver a precinct that could “deliver both economic opportunities and create a more vibrant Hobart”.
“I look forward to receiving the Tasmanian government’s stakeholder report in coming months to understand how local views shape more detailed planning processes,” she said.
The state and federal governments will now work to develop a masterplan for the precinct, as well as a housing plan for the Residential Development and Public Foreshore Zone of the site.
The stadium will need to be built by 2029 in order to honour the government’s licensing arrangements with the AFL.
The Tasmania Devils will officially enter the national competition in 2028.
The report found that 27 of the 29 environmental indicators in the report were categorised as either “getting worse”, “stable”, or “unknown”, including sea surface temperature, kelp, threatened marine fish, migratory shorebirds, native vegetation extent and fragmentation, threatened flora, and threatened fauna.
Greens leader Doctor Rosalie Woodruff. Question time in the Tasmanian house of assembly. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones
The government is considering the report and will formally respond in due course.
The Premier rejected Dr Woodruff’s assertion that Liberal policies had resulted in environmental decline.
The Greens leader asked Mr Rockliff if he had read the report, which was produced by the Tasmanian Planning Commission.
“The report went through Cabinet on Monday and all members availed themselves of the report,” he said.
The Premier said Dr Woodruff should “acknowledge the significant improvement over decades when it comes to the environment”.
The Greens leader interjected, saying, “You haven’t read the report”.
Details emerge on Mac Point stadium after plans lodged
Update 10.10am: The cost of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium has blown out to $775m, an application to the Tasmanian Planning Commission has revealed.
The Macquarie Point Development Corporation’s submission also details a plan to begin construction of the 23,000 seat, roofed multipurpose stadium in late 2025, assuming the necessary approvals are granted and a contract for the build is awarded.
“Construction works will continue through to the completion of building, testing and commissioning of the main works at the end of 2028, prior to AFL overlay and other events-focused works that will run for up to six months into the first half of 2029,” the application said.
Section through Western Stand. Macquarie Point Stadium designs. Picture: Supplied
Initial: An application for the proposed Macquarie Point stadium has been lodged with the Tasmanian Planning Commission in what the state government has described as a “significant milestone” for the $715m project.Proposed Macquarie Point Stadium design. Picture: supplied
The submission has been published and includes updated costings and financial modelling, as well as geotechnical and transport analysis, and information on potential heritage impacts.It covers stage one of the Macquarie Point precinct redevelopment, which encompasses the stadium and has been declared a Project of State Significance.
Application for proposed Macquarie Point Stadium is released. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the Australian government, which has committed $240m to the urban renewal initiative, had accepted the state’s precinct plan.According to Mr Rockliff, the Liberals have delivered on a pledge to include housing, transport options, and the redevelopment of Macquarie Wharf under the proposal.
“Building on the remediation and work that has been done on site, this project will be a catalyst for the redevelopment and urban renewal of Macquarie Point, turning the site into a hub of economic activity showcasing world-class sport, art and events,” he said.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff with federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King at Macquarie Point. A formal application for the redevelopment of Macquarie Point has been lodged with the Tasmanian Planning Commission. Picture: Supplied
Sport and Events Minister Nic Street appeared alongside Macquarie Point Development Corporation boss Anne Beach to outline the application publicly on Wednesday morning.Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said there was “still work to be done” in order to deliver a precinct that could “deliver both economic opportunities and create a more vibrant Hobart”.
“I look forward to receiving the Tasmanian government’s stakeholder report in coming months to understand how local views shape more detailed planning processes,” she said.
The state and federal governments will now work to develop a masterplan for the precinct, as well as a housing plan for the Residential Development and Public Foreshore Zone of the site.
The stadium will need to be built by 2029 in order to honour the government’s licensing arrangements with the AFL.
The Tasmania Devils will officially enter the national competition in 2028.
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