Greyhournd racing will move away from Devonport’s showground thanks to an $8 million commitment set to be confirmed in tomorrow’s state budget. The funding will break an impasse over the future of the site, allowing racing to continue in Devonport while clearing the way for a residential development
Read MoreAaron Stevens checks in with adaptable housing advocate and developer Simon Want to understand the current legal battle between DAPS and TasRacing, and why an amicable resolution represents a win-win-win for all involved.
Read MoreMartin Agatyn and Simon Want discuss recent legal proceedings initiated by TasRacing against the Devonport Agricultural and Pastoral Society, and why they won’t affect the delivery of Devonport’s community-approved showground development.
Read MoreDeveloper Simon Want said based on his research Devonport had a big need for better housing. Mr Want, the purchaser of the Devonport Showground, recently released plans for a 200-lot affordable housing development with family homes, apartments, aged care and supported housing, a community facility, central lake and public parkland.
Read MoreA proposed $75 million infill housing precinct earmarked for the Devonport Showground has been praised by a Tasmanian planning expert for its good design.
Read MoreThe developer of what's believed to be Tasmania's largest private urban infill project earmarked for the Devonport Showground has called for frank feedback on the concept plans he unveiled last week.
Read MoreDeveloper Simon Want has called on Tasracing and the state government to work with him to resolve a stoush over the use of the Devonport Showground and allow a 200-lot housing division to go ahead.
Read MoreA new lease on life is now on the cards - Developer Simon Want has unveiled plans to transform this 10 hectare site into a major estate; filling the gap in the region’s housing stock shortage.
Read MoreIt’s a grand proposal, seeking to transform a large swathe of land in one of the Coast’s biggest population centres. The Devonport Showground proposal Simon Want is much more than just a housing development.
Read MoreA historic showground, which no longer hosts an annual agricultural event looks set to become a 200-house subdivision, complete with lake, medical precinct and park.
Read MoreDeveloper, Simon Want, is keen for community feedback in relation to his $75m Devonport Showground development. Hell called into Lee and Jess to talk about the project.
Read MoreAffordable housing advocate and developer Simon Want last night presented his plans to council for a $75 million development at the former Devonport Showgrounds site.
Aaron also speaks to Devonport City Council Mayor, Annette Rockliff, about the development process.
Read MoreYou’re right when you say that it’s not just another housing [sub-divison] - the thing that impressed me I think about the plans, and probably what jumps out at you more than anything else, is the central park land with a lake in the middle of it. It looks like it’s going to be quite beautiful.
Read MoreThe developer who bought [Devonport Showground] has now revealed plans for what’s being described as the largest private infill development in Tasmania’s history.
Read MoreThe developer who bought the Devonport Showground has unveiled a plan to build 200 homes, aged care and disability housing, a health facility and public parkland.
Read More"If a contract of sale hadn't been entered into when it was, it was quite likely the bank responsible for DAPS finances would have taken over," Mrs Hortle said.
Read MoreA deal involving the sale of the Devonport Showground to property developers has potential to bring the city some great wins.
Read MoreThe sale of the Devonport Showgrounds is a very important milestone in social change on the Coast, and possibly further afield.
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