Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub (the Hub)

Design concept videos

Following completion of an open tender process in May 2024, Tasmanian firm Vos Construction & Joinery Pty Ltd was awarded the Stage 2 Main Works Contract to deliver the construction phase of the Hub.

Philp Lighton Architects provides design and contract management services for the project.

The design incorporates specialised advice from the Premiers Disability Advisory Committee (PDAC) to ensure we are meeting the needs of all members of our community.  Early and ongoing consultations with PDAC identified the need for removal of any impediments or barriers. Including some notable access design elements.

• Accessible car parking near the main entry with access to low level EV charging stations.
• Adult Accessible Change Facility to meet the requirements of the Changing Places specification.
• Raised pedestrian crossings in the carpark with kerb ramps to provide a continuous surface and equal access from the car park.
• Lower bench height section at Reception for wheelchair users.
• Six DDA compliant bathroom amenities.
• Access to the dedicated netball courts via a ramp to provide ease of movement for all patrons.

Project Status Update 25 November 2025

Construction of the Hub is progressing well at 81 per cent construction completion. Infrastructure Tasmania is looking forward to delivering the project for opening.

Elements 100 per cent include:

• Overall cladding to the Eastern and Western elevation of the building enhancing the visual amenity of the facility to the public on Invermay Road.
• External glazing completed with all door frames installed.
• Glazing of indoor timber courts complete and curing underway meaning these courts are almost ready for use. Tiling, floor covering and plumbing of amenities is underway.
• Timber flooring to indoor courts.

The construction delivery team continues to make progress on:

• Development of the main entry of the building with pouring of concrete and development of walking pavements.
• Installation of fire safety sprinklers and amenities.
• Installation of café facilities and amenities which will form an important central hub for the community and sport participants once the facility is complete and operational.
• Electrical bike charging facilities.
• Signage and wayfinding services.

Another important milestone has been achieved with the completion of an internal large-scale interior mural and artwork panels by local artist Mel VcVee through the Tasmanian Government Art Site Scheme. The second art project as part of Stage B of the Art Site Scheme funding for the Hub will commence early next year and will be a digital design for an external area of the Hub.

As the project nears completion, the focus of construction will be on external elements like concreting in carparks, fire safety and landscaping and internal fitout elements of painting, tiling, concreting, plastering and flooring.

The project team remains focused on maintaining strong progress and delivering a high-quality, multi-use facility that will serve the local community for many years to come.