Previous project updates

Project update 19 December 2025

The Glenorchy Sports Centre project reached an important milestone, with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works formally endorsing the project on 16 December 2025.

On 17 December 2025, the request for tender for the main works construction closed, with the tender evaluation and contract award process getting underway.

Project update 8 November 2025

Following a hearing on 30 October 2025, a decision on the Glenorchy Sports Centre is expected from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works by mid-December 2025.

The design phase of the project is now complete, and the request for tender for the main works construction is live on the Tasmanian Government's tenders website. It is scheduled to close on 17 December 2025.

We continue to work closely with our stakeholders to deliver this exciting project for the northern suburbs and the wider Hobart community.

Project update 4 October 2025

The Glenorchy Sports Centre project has been referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, in line with the Public Works Committee Act (1914). The hearing will be held on 30 October 2025.

The project has reached 100 per cent design development. Early market engagement with the construction industry was completed in July 2025.

Project update 15 July 2025

The development application for the Glenorchy Sports Centre 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 per cent design development.

Project update 12 May 2025

Following original plans for a single new community sports complex at Wilkinson’s Point in Hobart, the Tasmanian Government is planning new sports facilities across three southern Tasmanian municipalities, in Glenorchy, Brighton and Kingsborough. These facilities will enhance access to community sports in Southern Tasmania, creating accessible sports hubs that meet the diverse needs of Tasmania’s athletes and residents.

Glenorchy Sports Centre

A development application has been lodged with Glenorchy City Council and will be released for public exhibition shortly, giving the community a chance to see the plans and share their feedback.

Jack Jumpers High Performance Training Centre

On 10 May 2024, the government confirmed support for establishing the Tasmania Jack Jumpers' High Performance Training Centre in Kingston, with a commitment to maintaining the community sports facility’s development in Glenorchy.

More information on the Jack Jumpers High Performance Training Centre visit www.infrastructure.tas.gov.au/major_projects/jackumpers-and-jewels-high-performance-training-centre.

Brighton Gymnastics Facility

In Brighton, planning is underway to develop a new gymnastics’ facility for the Hobart Gymnastics Academy, with the Tasmanian Government committing funding to support gymnastics development in southern Tasmania. A site selection process has been initiated and a business case commissioned, and plans are being advanced to put the case to the Australian Government to secure additional funding.

Get in touch

For further information on this project, please email projects@infrastructure.tas.gov.au.