Glenorchy Sports Centre
Infrastructure Tasmania is moving quickly to deliver the highly anticipated new Glenorchy Sports Centre, a modern facility set to enhance community sport and recreation in Hobart’s northern suburbs.
Located at the entrance of Claremont College (61 Claremont Link Road, Claremont), the centre will provide a dynamic, inclusive multi-sport environment accommodating a wide range of users and sporting codes including netball, basketball, futsal, volleyball, and wheelchair sports.
Key features include:
- four indoor multi-sport courts, including a dedicated show court
- dedicated public and administrative areas, including a welcoming foyer, reception, office space and kiosk
- modern change rooms and amenities, including first aid/wellbeing spaces, parent and sensory rooms, and a registered Changing Places facility
- three multi-purpose meeting and event spaces, providing adaptable areas for gatherings and club activities
- secure storage options for users, including standalone rooms, cages, and lockers
- spectator seating for up to 600 patrons across fixed and portable arrangements, with approximately 300 dedicated seats to the show court
- parking and transport facilities including:
- 68 car parks, including three DDA-compliant spaces
- two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations
- dedicated drop-off and loading bay
- motorbike parking and bike racks.
The centre’s designs are being developed in collaboration with key stakeholders and user groups to ensure the facility meets the needs of the community and supports a wide range of users.
Project update 15 July 2025
The Development Application has been unanimously endorsed by Glenorchy City Council, subject to the statutory appeals process.
The design phase of the project is progressing well and has reached 80% design development.
Infrastructure Tasmania will continue to work with key stakeholders to deliver this exciting project for the Northern suburbs.
For further information on this project please email projects@infrastructure.tas.gov.au
Timeline
2024
- Q3 2024 - Site selection process (Completed)
- Q4 2024 – Design Team appointed (Completed)
- Q4 2024 – Preferred location announced (Completed)
- Q4 2024 – Design Development with Key Stakeholders (Completed)
2025
- Q1 2025 – Lodgement of Planning Application (Completed)
- Q3 2025 – Early Market Engagement
- Q3 2025 – Planning Application Approved (Completed)
- Q3 2025 – Public Works Committee Recommendation
- Q3 2025 – Construction Tender for Main Contract released
- Q4 2025 – Main Contract Award
- Q4 2025 – Construction Commencement
2026
- Q4 2026 – Construction Completion (Practical Completion)