Major projects

Capital developments

As the driving force behind the development and optimisation of Tasmania’s major sporting and entertainment venues, Stadiums Tasmania is delivering major, government-funded capital upgrades on two of its major venues, UTAS Stadium and the Silverdome in Launceston.

Stadiums Tasmania also plays a key end client role in shaping the new $1.13 billion Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium in its role as owner and operator of the venue once completed.

UTAS Stadium redevelopment

An exciting $130 million redevelopment of UTAS Stadium is currently being delivered by Stadiums Tasmania as the venue owner. Local builders, Fairbrother were appointed to deliver the upgrades in September 2025 with experienced stadium architects, Populous leading the design.

The redevelopment has two aims – it will support the attraction of major sporting and entertainment events; and it is also about creating a venue the community can truly call its own. By bringing high-quality events to Launceston, like the Foo Fighters event held in January 2026 and existing AFL fixtures, UTAS Stadium will deliver more opportunities for locals to come together, connect, and share memorable experiences and drive economic returns to the region.

The venue remains operational throughout the redevelopment, with a temporary reduction in capacity. Stadiums Tasmania will continue to work closely with users and tenants to minimise disruption and maintain smooth operations. Key events will be retained, including Hawthorn Football Club AFL season matches, ensuring the community can continue to enjoy important experiences at the venue.

What is being delivered

The development will provide a new eastern stand and plaza entry, an expanded western stand, a new centre-west stand, increased accessible seating and amenities, an upgrade to match day facilities, new sports lighting towers and a new LED ribbon board.

Patrons will benefit from new corporate and hospitality facilities, food and beverage outlets and patron amenities on the eastern and western side of the stadium, along with improved facilities for users, such as media and broadcasting facilities, new changerooms, interchange bench and coaches boxes.

The redevelopment is progressing well with completion due late 2027.

Stadiums Tasmania has worked closely with key stakeholders, including the Tasmanian Government and City of Launceston to ensure the project delivers for the community and will achieve its core objectives of attracting high quality content and improving patron experiences.

The redevelopment of UTAS Stadium is being jointly funded by the Australian and Tasmanian governments, with each committed $65 million.

Further details on this project can be found here.

Silverdome upgrades

Stadiums Tasmania is delivering a $12 million redevelopment of the Silverdome in Launceston to transform the venue into a modern, flexible, and accessible indoor arena for sport, entertainment, and community use.

The upgraded Silverdome will deliver an improved experience for athletes, patrons, and event organisers, supporting a broader range of events year-round. It will strengthen the venue’s role as a key hub for both elite and community sport, as well as live entertainment and conferences. The upgrades also secures JackJumper NBL games in the Launceston.

Key features include:

• Increased seating capacity to support larger events and increased accessible seating
• New retractable seating for flexible configurations
• A new multi-purpose sports floor
• A new function space
• A new concourse bar and expanded food and beverage facilities
• Enhanced audio-visual technology and replay screens, and
• Completely refurbished change rooms and dedicated home and away team facilities.
• Refurbishing the cycling track
• Modifications to the cycling track and new arena loading bay to support multiple venue configurations

The upgrades will enhance the venue’s ability to attract and host a greater variety of events, securing the Silverdome’s long-term future as one of Launceston’s most iconic multi-purpose indoor venues.

Construction is now underway by local construction company Beardwood Construction who were awarded the contract in January 2026, following a competitive tender process.

The Silverdome redevelopment is set for completion in late 2026.

The redevelopment is funded by the Tasmanian Government.

Macquarie Point Stadium

The Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium (Macquarie Point Stadium) is a significant infrastructure project for Tasmania being developed at Macquarie Point in Hobart. The project is a central element of the overall urban renewal project being undertaken by the Macquarie Point Development Corporation (MPDC).

The Macquarie Point Stadium is set to become both an iconic Tasmanian landmark and a destination for locals and visitors. With a capacity of 24,500 and a fully roofed design, it will serve as the home ground for Tasmania’s AFL team, the Tasmania Devils, while also operating as Tasmania’s premier venue for sport, events and live entertainment and large-scale business conferencing or private functions.

Stadiums Tasmania has been identified as the long-term custodian through its role as owner/operator of the completed Stadium.

While MPDC is leading planning and delivery, Stadiums Tasmania plays a key end client role in shaping the venue and positioning it to secure major events and content.

To date, this has included:

• Leading the development of venue user requirements through a User Brief process completed in 2024
• Ensuring the design reflects the needs of sports, events, and community users
• Working with the project team so the stadium meets functional operational requirements and commercial expectations
• Content?

Stadiums Tasmania continues to play an integral role in supporting this development, with formal roles on the overarching governance structure of the project. The organisation’s focus remains on future operations, user outcomes, and venue performance.

MPDC is currently undertaking a Request for Tender process, with two tenderers, BESIX Watpac and Constructure Joint Venture being shortlisted through an Expression of Interest process in April 2026. The Request for Tender process is expected to take approximately 7 months.

More information on the project delivery can be found on MPDC’s website here.

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