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Launceston City Deal

UTAS Relocation and Transformation Project

The relocation of the University of Tasmania’s Newnham campus to Inveresk is the largest infrastructure project in Launceston’s history, delivering transformative change to the region and an inter-generational opportunity to redefine the future of Launceston.

Featuring new state of the art work, study and community spaces, coupled with contemporary course offerings and world class research facilities, the Inveresk campus will be a vibrant city campus that will attract national and international students to study and encourage more young Tasmanians to pursue tertiary education to gain a fulfilling career.

It is anticipated that 10,000 students will be engaged with the campus by 2032 with an overall target of 16,000 students and staff.

Key projects already completed as part of the $304 million project include:

  • New pedestrian and cycle bridge linking Inveresk with the fringe of the CBD.
  • Opening of the new Inveresk Student Library and Experience building, providing access to staff, students and the community
  • Completion of the Community Food Garden and Esk Activity Space, including two multipurpose playing surface courts, a running track, table tennis, bouldering wall and timber seating
  • Opening of the Northern Carpark
  • Completion of the spine walkway and the Welcome Space as part of the Urban Realm.

Projects to be completed in 2023/2024:

  • Stone building upgrade
  • The Workshop renovation
  • River’s Edge building construction
  • The Shed construction
  • Pedestrian bridge from Willis St to Inveresk campus.

Project partners

Commonwealth GovernmentTasmanian GovernmentCity of Launceston

University of Tasmania