Taking action to back-in Stony Rise

The Tasmanian Government is taking immediate action to support development in Tasmania, with legislation set to be introduced to enable a much-needed development on the north-west coast. 


The legislation will allow for a $40 million retail precinct to be developed in Devonport, providing a range of retail, business and other professional tenancies and stores.


Premier, Jeremy Rockliff, said backing in development in Tasmania is of the utmost importance.


“In recent months, we saw a planning decision derail a much-needed retail development at Stony Rise in North West Tasmania,” Premier Rockliff said.


“It wasn’t good enough, and I made a promise to the people of the north west coast that we wouldn’t allow decisions like this to stand in the way of economic growth, of jobs, and of progress.


"The Legislation has been drafted and finalised, and will be introduced in the Parliament next week. 


“This Legislation is more than just a development approval; it’s a message to investors that Tasmania is open for business.


“The people of Stony Rise deserve no less.”

Minister for Housing, Planning, and Consumer Affairs, Felix Ellis, said the Liberal Government is taking decisive action to back in jobs and development. 

“We are taking action now to ensure common sense prevails,” Minister Ellis said.

“We need this jobs-rich development benefitting our communities now. The time has come to clear the path.

“This legislation will enable a much-needed development that will benefit the North West Coast for decades to come.

“We welcome Labor coming on board with our legislation and look forward to bringing it to Parliament next week.”