Priority Status: Priority Project
State: TAS
City: Hobart
Suburbs Affected: Launceston / Burnie to Launceston / Burnie
University of Tasmania: Northern Transformation Program Project Plan
- University of Tasmania: Northern Transformation Program Cost: 300 million
- Federal Funding: 150 million
- TAS State Government Funding: 75 million
University of Tasmania: Northern Transformation Program Construction Details
The scope of the $300 million works centres on moving the existing Burnie and Launceston campuses to the respective inner-cities and providing world-class education and research facilities. The initiative will also include the provision of new course offerings, such as varying degree types and short courses to meet the needs of industry and students alike. By enhancing the educational offering and participation levels, it is estimated that both living standards and productivity would increase.
University of Tasmania: Northern Transformation Program Jobs & Community Plan
The current facilities of The University of Tasmania at the Burnie and Launceston campuses are poorly located, tired and not representative of a modern educational institution. As a result, the University has suffered lower enrolments which in turn impacts the ability to improve social factors in the area of the state. In comparison to Australian averages, many Tasmanians are faced with lower employment and education levels which subsequently leads to lower economic growth.
University of Tasmania: Northern Transformation Program Upgrade Timeline
University of Tasmania: Northern Transformation Program - Construction: Early 2020
University of Tasmania: Northern Transformation Program - Completion Date: Early 2024
University of Tasmania: Northern Transformation Program - Timeframe: 0-5 years.
Source: https://www.utas.edu.au/northern-transformation/inveresk-campus/construction-stage; https://www.insideconstruction.com.au/section/projects/university-of-tasmania-campuses-named-priority-project/