Current Status
The Tasmanian Planning Commission (TPC) has published their draft Integrated Assessment Report, 31 March 2025.
The TPC will now start its public exhibition process and invite representations.
Draft Integrated Assessment Report
The Tasmanian Planning Commission has released its Draft Integrated Assessment Report on the plans submitted for the Multipurpose Stadium at Macquarie Point.
The report has been prepared as an ‘Issues Paper’ focussing on the areas where feedback is sought to inform its assessment. It does not comment on the project or potential conditions of approval more broadly.
The report is available here and representations closed on 8 May.
We have noted a number of concerns to both the approach to the assessment set out in the report, as well as the issues raised and matters not considered in the report. A copy of the repersentations we have made through the public consultation process are provided below:
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Representation 1: Submitted Thursday 3 April
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This Representation provides a high level summary of the concerns that have been identified with the approach to preparing the draft report.
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Representation 2: Submitted Tuesday 15 April
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This provides further information and commentary on the concerns outlined in Representation 1. It includes a timeline of events and a table setting out supporting and related information, referencing matters listed in the report.
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Representation 3: Submitted Thursday 8 May
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This presents our position, and responds to issues raised in the draft report as well as matters that have not been considered or addressed in the document.
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Response to the TPC
In late 2024, we responded to the Tasmanian Planning Commission’s (TPC) request for further information as part of the assessment process for the Multipurpose Stadium, a Project of State Significance (PoSS). Our response can be found here.
After we submitted our PoSS application in September, the TPC wrote to us late last year asking for more detail on some aspects of the project. Seeking clarifications and further information is a normal part of assessing large and complex developments.
In response, we have provided a comprehensive set of supplementary reports, including providing clarifications and information on the design, planning analysis, further information on the financial analysis, further information on transport and movement, environmental information, and engagement. To further support the process, we have also updated and created additional renders, including showing where the stadium building name will be located on the structure.
We will continue working with the TPC as the process moves forward, including providing further updates and information as required. The TPC will release a draft Integrated Assessment Report for public exhibition after the first phase of its review is complete. It is anticipated it will also note when hearings are likely to be held.
PoSS Application
The Tasmanian Planning Commission is assessing the proposal against its Integrated Assessment Guidelines, which consider factors such as land-use planning, environmental impacts, cultural and heritage considerations, transport and movement, and economic and social outcomes.
The submission includes a detailed 260-page Summary Report along with around 4,000 pages of supporting documentation.
The Multipurpose Stadium features a roofed design and function centre, designed with fan experience in mind.
Some key features
The Multipurpose Stadium will include:
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23,000 seated capacity, with 1,500 additional spaces offering structured standing options
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31,500 patron capacity for major concert events
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1,500 person function room with views to both the field of play and toward kunanyi/Mt Wellington
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159.5m x 128.5m oval field-of-play
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transparent fixed dome-shaped roof supported by steel and locally sourced and grown timber
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an elevated 360-degree internal concourse, as well as an external concourse
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an intimate seating bowl that will bring crowds closer to the action
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a concourse design that enables fans to see the field-of-play while waiting for food, drinks and to use amenities
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a serviced grandstand on the western side with three levels of functional space above the field.
The submission is available on the Tasmanian Planning Commission’s website here.
The costings that informed the economic analysis work attached to our Project of State Significance application is available here.
The cost plan summary reflects a point in time snapshot, as at the concept design stage. Cost planning is a dynamic process that will change throughout the design process as contingencies are allocated and detailed design is refined.
Project of State Significance application process
Stages
WE ARE HERE
(May 2025)
The Commission has released the draft Integrated Assessment Report
Submission & review
Public engagement
Finalisation & recommendation
Approval
Submission
(complete 17 Sept 24)
Relevant agency review
(complete 25 Oct 24)
Request further information
(issued 19 Nov 24, and responses provided Dec - Mar 25)
Release draft Integrated Assessment Report
(released on 31 March 25)
Hearings held
(end of June to July 25)
Integrated Assessment Report finalised and released
(required by
17 Sept 25)
Report submitted to the Minister & Gazetted
(required by
17 Sept 25)
Parliamentary process
(Oct 25)