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JackJumpers High Performance Training Centre

In May 2024, the Tasmanian Government announced plans to relocate the JackJumpers High Performance Training Centre from Wilkinsons Point to the Kingborough Sports Precinct at Kingston View Drive, Kingston.

The High Performance Training Centre will provide training facilities for the JackJumpers, freeing up court space in other facilities currently used by the JackJumpers.

The training centre has been thoughtfully designed to ensure it is accessible and available for community use, fostering inclusivity and engagement with the new facility.

Infrastructure Tasmania, within the Department of State Growth, has been working with the JackJumpers and Kingborough Council to progress the project.

Project Status Update 28 August 2025

Construction of the new JackJumpers High Performance Training Centre is progressing well, with works on track to deliver this state-of-the-art facility that will support Tasmania’s NBL team, the Tasmania JackJumpers, and the recently announced WNBL team.

Last week, the Beacon Foundation and students from Kingston High School were welcomed on site by builder Fairbrother for a special project visit. Students had the opportunity to watch the foundation slab being completed and hear directly from first-year and fourth-year apprentices about their experiences working on the project.

The visit gave students a first-hand look at the scale of the development and an insight into the planning, design and construction pathways involved in delivering major infrastructure projects. Opportunities like these help inspire the next generation by showing how careers in building, design and project management come together to create facilities that will benefit the Tasmanian community.

Once complete, the new training centre will provide a dedicated home for Tasmania’s elite basketball teams while also delivering broader community benefits, including opportunities for young people to connect with sport at the highest level.

Any queries in relation to this project can be directed to projects@infrastructure.tas.gov.au.

Timeline

2024

  • Q3 2024 – Council approval to dispose land for the development (Completed)
  • Q3 2024 – Site due diligence investigation (geotechnical) (Completed)
  • Q3 2024 – Development Application lodged with Council (Completed)
  • Q3 2024 – Appointment of Lead Architect (Completed)
  • Q3 2024 – Schematic Design completed (Completed)
  • Q4 2024 – Public advertisement of Development Application (Completed)
  • Q4 2024 – Early Market Engagement with pre-qualified construction tenderers (Completed)
  • Q4 2024 – Planning Application Approval (Completed)
  • Q4 2024 – Public Works Committee Approval (Completed)

2025

  • Q1 2025 – Release Tender for Main Contract (Completed)
  • Q2 2025 – Main Contract Award (Completed)
  • Q2 2025 – Construction Commencement (Commenced)

2026

  • Q2 2026 – Construction Completion (Practical Completion)