New Delhi: The Australian government will provide more than $10 million to upgrade key infrastructure in Hobart and surrounding regions, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Wednesday.
The funding will be allocated to two projects: the South Brighton Development Precinct and the Upper Derwent Valley Precinct, an Australian government press release stated.
The South Brighton Development Precinct will receive more than $10 million to help unlock up to 600 new homes. The funding will be used for critical infrastructure, including a new sewage pump, road upgrades, and a shared path to connect the development to the Brighton Industrial Hub. This funding is part of the Housing Support Program, which aims to build 1.2 million new, well-located homes over the next five years.
The Upper Derwent Valley Precinct will receive $501,000 to support infrastructure planning to improve connectivity in multiple townships. This funding supports precinct plans, concept designs, business plans, and feasibility studies for Maydena, Plenty, Hayes, Bushy Park, Glenora, Westerway, and Mount Field. This funding is provided through the government’s regional Precincts and Partnership Program, which provides investment to transform regional, rural, and remote places.
“My government is building Australia’s future, allocating more than $10 million to upgrade infrastructure across Hobart and surrounding regions,” Albanese said. “These projects mean more houses for locals and better community facilities to bring them together.”