Macquarie Point Northern Access Road
We are leading the planning and design for the Northern Access Road, a key infrastructure corridor supporting future transport connectivity to the Macquarie Point Development Precinct.
Macquarie Point Northern Access Road
We are leading the planning and design for the Northern Access Road, a key infrastructure corridor supporting future transport connectivity to the Macquarie Point Development Precinct.
About the project
The Northern Access Road will provide an alternative route for heavy vehicles to access the Port of Hobart and will support developments in the Macquarie Point Precinct and Regatta Point foreshore area.
The new road will link the Tasman Highway with the Macquarie Point Precinct and includes an event bus plaza that will service the proposed Multipurpose Stadium.
A northern entry into the Port of Hobart will ease the pressure on the surrounding road network, enhance connectivity and provide more opportunity for land use and investment within Macquarie Point.
Community consultation
In February, we consulted stakeholders and the community on the concept designs.
Feedback was provided by key stakeholders including City of Hobart, TasPorts, TasWater, Streets People Love Hobart, Northern Suburbs Rail Action Group, Cycling South and Council of the Ageing as well as the broader community.
Key themes were:
- Preservation and reinstatement of the rail corridor.
- Support for light rail and heritage trams.
- Safe, direct and sensible active transport connections.
- Concerns about increasing congestion as a result of the stadium development.
- Need for integrated future transport planning.
- Urban design, safety and amenity.
A Public Consultation and Feedback Findings Summary (PDF 1.0 MB) is available
Thank you to everyone who participated in the consultation. This feedback has helped us develop a detailed design.
Timing
Detailed designs have been produced based on the feedback received, and construction is expected to start in early 2027.
The detailed designs are available at the following link: Macquarie Point Northern Access Road Concept Design Assessment | Engage with Building Tasmania
Accessibility
If you would like to find out more information and you have accessibility requirements, please contact the project team (details below).
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Contact
If you have any questions about the Northern Access Road Project, please contact the Major Transport Projects team at majortransportprojects@building.tas.gov.au.