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The University would like to thank our partners for their ongoing
commitment to creating a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revitalise
the economy of northern Tasmania and create a lasting legacy for
the community.
Overview of the masterplan
Presenting the masterplan Most importantly, this vision is underpinned by the broader Northern The masterplan vision is designed to support a vibrant and safe student
Transformation project which includes the development of the University experience, attractive to local and international students alike.
The University of Tasmania is excited to be presenting the Inveresk
College and an Institute for Applied Science and Design along with further
Campus Redevelopment Masterplan to our staff, students, local and Each element of the vision in the masterplan is there because it delivers
work designed to bring new distinctiveness to the research, teaching
regional communities, and other interested stakeholders. It has been these objectives and supports a precinct which not only is the heart
and learning we will use these facilities for.
informed by working with our partners and consultants, stakeholder of Launceston as a University City but also a precinct that brings the
engagement, and technical investigations. While the masterplan vision focuses on the Inveresk and Willis Street community together around learning, culture and sport a place we
sites and the Launceston CBD more broadly, our bigger collective vision can all be proud of for decades to come.
This masterplan outlines an exciting and dynamic University presence
remains the reinvigoration of the northern region through supporting
as part of the Inveresk Precinct and the beating heart of Launceston as
economic and social growth. Over time this will be realised in many
a University City for the future. This concept of a smart city, a city for the
ways, from industry co-location onsite through to improving the skills and
future, is outlined in the Launceston City Deal of which this University
educational attainment of our people for jobs now and into the future.
project forms the major investment.
Creating a vibrant and inclusive precinct
Artists impression of Science and Innovation Hub on Willis Street site Artists impression of gateway building and pedestrian and bicycle bridge connecting Willis Street site to Inveresk Precinct
Launceston A University City
UTAS Buildings
Proposed UTAS Buildings
Creating attractive community spaces
Event Space
Public Realm
Site Linkages
Artists impression of half circle car park and event space Artists impression of Science and Innovation Hub on Willis Street site
Key issues: car parking and
traffic management
A major consideration in developing The University and City of Launceston has engaged the Australian
this draft masterplan has been access Road Research Board (ARRB) group to provide ongoing advice
to the site by students, staff and the in relation to a car parking plan for the Inveresk Precinct that 200 on-grade
community. The University and its considers a supply and demand analysis, forecast analysis, impact
partners understand the need to work study and more. The University has also undertaken a significant
with the Launceston community to traffic management study with Pitt and Sherry to inform options.
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ensure that options to manage parking
and traffic at the site meet community Up to 750 on-grade
needs and expectations. current car parking 480
We are keen to reduce private vehicle
use and traffic impacts on the site
itself to ensure that our joint vision
for the site to be safe, attractive and
connected to the CBD is realised.
Site Linkages
Community engagement