The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia’s future through delivering over $10 million to upgrade two key pieces of community infrastructure in Hobart and surrounding regions.
More than $10 million has been allocated to the South Brighton Development Precinct to help unlock up to 600 more homes.
The funding, delivered through the Housing Support Program, will go to critical infrastructure including a new sewerage pump, upgrading local roads and delivering a shared path to connect the development to the Brighton Industrial Hub.
An additional $501,000 has been allocated to the Upper Derwent Valley Precinct to support infrastructure planning to improve connectivity in multiple townships.
Funding will support the development of precinct plans/concept designs, business plans and feasibility studies for the communities of Maydena, Plenty, Hayes, Bushy Park, Glenora, Westerway and Mount Field.
Funding for the Upper Derwent Valley Precinct is provided through the Albanese Government’s regional Precincts and Partnership Program, which provides investment to transform regional, rural and remote places. For more information, visit: infrastructure.gov.au/regional.
The Housing Support Program is one of a range of measures designed to help achieve the ambitious national target of building 1.2 million new, well-located homes over the next 5 years. For more information, visit: Housing Support Program
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
“My Government is building Australia’s Future, allocating more than $10 million to upgrade infrastructure across Hobart and surrounding regions.
“These projects mean more houses for locals and better community facilities to bring them together.”
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King
“From Brighton to the Derwent Valley, we’re boosting homes and connecting communities by building the infrastructure Tasmanians deserve.
“It’s projects like these that transform the everyday lives of locals – building places they can call home and towns they can be proud of.
“The Upper Derwent Valley precinct will reshape this beautiful Tasmanian region, drawing more visitors to the area and unlocking its potential as a key tourist destination.”
Member for Lyons Brian Mitchell
“Labor understands it takes more than a media release to deliver housing – that’s why we’re funding the critical infrastructure needed to support housing projects.”