Macquarie Point

Macquarie Point sewage plant decommissioning to make way for future projects

The relocation of Hobart’s Macquarie Point wastewater treatment plant is one step closer with the lodging of a development application for the upgrade of the Selfs Point facility. The decommissioning of the Macquarie Point sewage complex is necessary for large-scale development at the waterfront site, including the potential construction of a proposed multipurpose stadium. TasWater’s General […]

Fri Dec 22, 2023 - 5:00am

Macquarie Point

State government starts search for $240,000 Hobart stadium project director job

The search for a stadium project director to lead the development of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium has begun, with the State Government now advertising the $1 million position. The project director will have the responsibility of overseeing the planning and delivery of the stadium and will earn a cool annual salary of between $209,000 and […]

Mon Dec 11, 2023 - 5:00pm

Macquarie Point

1915 Hobart Goods Shed likely to be listed on Tasmanian heritage register

Hobart’s Goods Shed stands in the way of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium and its fate could be influenced by an application to consider the 1915 railway building for permanent heritage listing. The Tasmanian Heritage Council assessed the century-old structure during a Wednesday night meeting and are believed to have started the process for its […]

Thu Dec 7, 2023 - 6:10pm

Macquarie Point

Interior of Hobart’s ‘Mac Point 2.0’ stadium revealed in new designs

FIRST ON PULSE The first images showing the potential interior of the proposed $750 million ‘Mac Point 2.0’ stadium – complete with a retractable roof – have been released. The Stadia Precinct Consortia, responsible for the alternative Hobart stadium vision, say the designs ‘put into pictures’ how the elevations, levels of tiered seating and other sections […]

Sat Nov 18, 2023 - 4:30am

Macquarie Point

Hobart’s Macquarie Point stadium project clears hurdle with state significance approval

Hobart’s controversial Macquarie Point stadium project has successfully overcome a significant hurdle after an order designating it as a project of state significance was approved by the upper house today. The order passed with a 9-4 majority, with the government, Labor and Independents Tania Rattray and Dean Harris all in favour, meaning its next step […]

Wed Nov 8, 2023 - 7:00pm

Macquarie Point

Govt’s questions on $2.3 billion Hobart waterfront redevelopment, stadium plan

The Tasmanian Government is demanding more details on an alternative stadium proposed by a former Premier and top architect for Macquarie Point. The state government has given the Stadia Precinct Consortia until February 5, 2024, to answer five key questions related to the stadium’s design and its accompanying facilities. The concerns include the source of […]

Mon Nov 6, 2023 - 5:30pm

Macquarie Point

Tensions rise as Macquarie Point stadium project nears state significance

Hobart’s proposed Macquarie Point Stadium project is half way to being confirmed as a ‘Project of State Significance’. Parliament’s Lower House approved an order to progress the stadium project overnight, which will now have to be approved by the upper house for it to have effect. Premier Jeremy Rockliff said despite Labors “negativity, toxic politics and […]

Fri Oct 20, 2023 - 8:30pm

Macquarie Point

Alternative ‘Mac Point 2.0’ Hobart stadium design revealed

A former Tasmanian Premier is promoting a new alternative design for Hobart’s Macquarie Point stadium. Paul Lennon, who served as the Tasmanian Labor Premier from 2004 to 2008, says the innovative ‘Mac Point 2.0’ design includes a stadium that extends 250m into the Derwent River on reclaimed land and has 450 apartments built into its waterfront […]

Wed Oct 18, 2023 - 11:00am

Macquarie Point

First designs of Hobart’s Macquarie Point Precinct revealed

The draft precinct plan for Hobart’s Macquarie Point has been unveiled, but there are no detailed plans for the proposed multi-purpose stadium yet. Premier and State Development Minister Jeremy Rockliff said the draft plan has the goal of making Mac Point an “integrated, vibrant and exciting region” for all Tasmanians. “The Precinct will be a place […]

Sun Oct 15, 2023 - 8:10am

Macquarie Point

Hell-bent opposition’: Rockliff’s pledge to keep AFL team, stadium alive

After a Rocky week for the State Government, Premier Jeremy Rockliff has warned those set on ‘destroying’ Tasmania’s AFL team and Macquarie Point Stadium that he will do ‘everything he can’ to keep the project alive. Taking to the ‘Yes AFL Team, Yes Stadium’ supporters group on Tuesday night, the Premier said he was “fully prepared […]

Wed Oct 4, 2023 - 5:00am