Hobart waterfront hopes to follow in Barangaroo's and Docklands' footsteps

The development of Macquarie Point is one of Hobart's most long-term developments and it has recently received 1,200 comments from the community consultation process, according to Minister for Infrastructure David O'Byrne.

Noting that the area is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the community to shape Hobart's economic, social and cultural growth, he said that it's worth looking to Docklands and Barangaroo for an idea of the way Macquarie Point will shape the area.

Large scale multi-use development on the waterfront has been shaping both Sydney and Melbourne for some time.

"Melbourne's Docklands and Sydney's Barangaroo are two obvious examples. Hobart now has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to do the same, as a result of the previous Federal Government’s commitment of $50 million to remediate the site," said O'Byrne.

“On top of the recent announcement of a new 500 person Vodafone facility to be constructed in Hobart, the $100 million parliament Square redevelopment well underway and the $30,000 First Home Builders Boost starting to kick in, the future development of Macquarie Point signals an exciting time for the city,” he said.

The site's connectivity to surrounding areas, economic value, respect for heritage and culture, sustainability, liveability, tourism opportunities, design quality and opportunities to strengthen martitime, port and Antarctic interests were all listed as important to the community.

The Macquarie Point Shared Vision paper is expected for completion early next year and will inform the development framework for the area.