Previous project updates
Project Status Update 22 June 2024
Infrastructure Tasmania has sought tenders from suitably qualified construction contractors to complete the Matchday Facility Upgrades, with construction expected to begin in October 2024.
The tender was released on Saturday 22 June and closed on Friday 2 August 2024.
Project Status Update 18 November 2024
Construction has started on the University of Tasmania (UTAS) Stadium redevelopment project with matchday facility upgrades commencing 11 November 2024. Following a RFT process, Infrastructure Tasmania has engaged local firm Fairbrother to facilitate the works within the existing Carlton and United Breweries Stand.
These upgrades will align with Australian tier 2 sporting code guidelines, enhancing facilities for players, umpires, and officials. Improvements include refurbished change rooms, medical and massage rooms, strapping rooms, a briefing room, and upgraded warm-up and training spaces.
The Main Works Development Application (DA) will be lodged with the City of Launceston (CoL) this month. The Department of State Growth has been working closely with CoL and Stadiums Tasmania. The DA will be publicly advertised with a decision expected in Q1 2025.
This redevelopment is part of an ongoing effort to improve facilities at UTAS Stadium and ensure it meets modern sporting standards.
Project Status Update 20 December 2024
Infrastructure Tasmania is now seeking tenders from suitably qualified construction contractors to complete the Main Works Package.
The tender was released on Saturday 14 December 2024 and closes on Friday 28 February 2025 at 2.00pm.
You can find the tender here.
Project Status Update 27 January 2025
We will be testing the lighting system on site between 9:00 pm and midnight, 29 January 2025.
This testing will assist us in understanding what level of lighting will be required while the new Centre West tower is under construction.
This redevelopment is part of an ongoing effort to improve facilities at UTAS Stadium and ensure it meets modern sporting standards.
Project Status Update 5 March 2025
The Development Application (DA) for the UTAS Stadium Redevelopment Project, Main Works, has now be released for public exhibition by the City of Launceston you can see the application here.
The "Request for Tender - Main works" closed on Friday 28 February and we are now reviewing and assessing the submissions.