Wilkinsons Point Frequently Asked Questions

Wilkinsons Point is a prime waterfront site that has yet to realise its full potential. Developing Wilkinsons Point satisfies the emerging needs to support the growth of community and elite sport, and contributes to greater Hobart’s future as a liveable, smart, more sustainable, and investment ready region; which is a key focus area of the Hobart City Deal established between the Australian and Tasmanian governments, and local councils of the greater Hobart area.

The community sections of the multi-sport facility (consisting of the entry and café area, the four indoor courts and the gymnastics facility) will be available for community use 7 days a week, from early in the morning until late in the evening.  It is envisaged that an expression of interest process will fairly and equitably allocate space across multiple sports, including basketball, netball, futsal, volleyball and gymnastics The JackJumpers’ high performance facility courts will be prioritised for JackJumper use and will be available for community use when not being used by the JackJumpers.

Feasibility and demand studies conducted by the Tasmanian Government in consultation with representatives from local and state-wide sporting organisations show that there is a high need for new sporting facilities for the local community.

Wilkinsons Point is being developed to a plan in stages over several years. This commenced with the redevelopment of MyState Bank Arena, and will be followed by the new multi-sport facility, and future stages to include commercial retail and hospitality venues.  Public open space and paths are planned, including retaining the foreshore path.  The aim is to create a vibrant public sports and recreational precinct with complementary commercial venues for retail and hospitality.

Major Stadiums, Department of State Growth, is managing the development of Wilkinsons Point, and publicly funded parts of the project. Commercial retail, hospitality development will be privately funded and managed.

The community has already provided input leading to approval of the Wilkinsons Point Specific Area Plan in 2020. Community input continues through community sports groups participation in shaping the design of the new multi-sport facility.  The development application process invites broader community input.

The Glenorchy City Council is the planning authority that will consider any proposed uses and development that requires planning approval.

The indoor four-court community facility’s design caters for local and regional basketball, netball, volleyball and futsal training and competition, as well as programming opportunities for other sports that are traditionally played in indoor sports halls; and features a purpose-built community gymnastics facility. The adjoining JackJumpers high performance training facility incorporates two indoor basketball courts, a gym, pre-hab and rehab areas and wet recovery zone, unisex player amenities and changerooms, kitchen, players lounge, coaching and medical staff workspaces and auditorium.

Wilkinsons Point development precincts are described in a Specific Area Plan approved in 2020.  The master plan that is being developed adds detail to this by identifying where buildings and infrastructure will be located, how visitors will access and move through the site, and what sites will be available for future sale for commercial development.

The redevelopment of MyState Bank Arena was completed in April 2023.  The new multi-sport facility is being designed and a development application was submitted to the Glenorchy City Council in June 2023, which is a prerequisite to commencing construction.  Planning for the remainder of the development is well underway.

It is envisaged that the new multi-sport facility will be managed via an external management group model, with priority access agreements for different parts of the facility for community sporting groups and the JackJumpers.

For those attending MyState Bank Arena there will be parking near the Brooker Highway and in a temporary car park at the north-east end of Wilkinsons Point.  The temporary parking area will remain in place while the new multi-sport facility and other infrastructure, including permanent parking, is constructed.

The Tasmanian Government has invested $125 million to purchase Wilkinsons Point, redevelop MyState Bank Arena, and to develop the new multi-sport facility.  Guided by the master plan, cost estimates are being prepared to upgrade roads and parking, pedestrian and bike paths, increase service capacity to support more buildings and people on site, and to landscape public spaces. Any commercial development will be privately funded.

Loyd Road (which runs through Wilkinsons Point, between the Brooker Highway and Goodwood Road) is being relocated and upgraded to facilitate the development of the multi-sport facility. The improved road will also cater for pedestrians and cyclists, with wide footpaths on each side.

Vehicle access to MyState Bank Arena will be from the Brooker Highway, and Goodwood Road via Loyd Road (as it currently is). The public foreshore walking trail will remain accessible, all the way out to the pavilion.

Over time, improvements will be made to vehicle access and pedestrian and active transport routes in and around the site.

The Wilkinsons Point master plan includes landscape improvements with vegetation better integrated throughout the site between buildings, roads and pedestrian and cycle paths.

Little to no impact is expected. The multi-sport facility construction zone will be on the north-eastern side of MyState Bank Arena. The Brooker Highway side car park will remain open during construction and a new parking area will be provided on the north-eastern side of the construction site. Safe pedestrian connections will be provided.

Construction is expected to commence in 2024 (depending on approvals and builder availability) with completion in late 2025.