Hobart military barracks slated for housing development
A redevelopment plan has been proposed for the Derwent Barracks site in Hobart, aiming to create up to 1,000 new homes. This initiative, a collaboration between federal, state, and local governments, seeks to address the housing demand in Tasmania. However, the timeline and commercial value of the project are still to be determined.
- ▪The Derwent Barracks site is set for a 1,000 home development at Dowsing Point, Hobart.
- ▪The proposal includes a mix of social, affordable, and private housing options.
- ▪The timeline for development and the commercial value of the land remain unclear.
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Derwent Barracks at Hobart's Dowsing Point slated for 1,000 home developmentCBy Clancy BalenTopic:Housing PolicySun 17 May 2026 at 4:35pmSun 17 May 2026 at 4:35pmSun 17 May 2026 at 4:35pmA render of a proposed housing development at Dowsing Point in Hobart. (Supplied)In short:A mix of social, affordable and private housing has been proposed for a 1,000 home development at Dowsing Point, in Hobart's north.The proposal, a joint co-investment between the federal, state and local government, will replace the Derwent Barracks, which will be sold as part of a national defence estate sell-off.What's next?The commercial value of the land and the timeline for development is yet to be determined.abc.net.au/news/tas-derwent-barracks-land-sale/106689470Link copiedShareShare articleUp to 1,000 new…
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