Tasmania's largest infill housing project at the old Devonport showgrounds includes plans for a productive and sustainable urban farm to provide affordable fresh food for residents. It's where food production and housing will come together in central Devonport. Showground developer Simon Want intends to establish an urban farm within the new residential village, he thinks is bigger than anything in the state.
Read MoreThe planning application to subdivide the century-old Devonport Showground, creating 16 "super lots" for further development, has been advertised for public display. It comes two years after developer Simon Want, founder of Enrich Ventures, took over the site, which the Devonport Agricultural and Pastoral Society sold to allow for the largest private infill housing development in Tasmania's history.
Read MoreRunning a thriving farmers' market can be challenging. It's a lot of hard work but worth it. That's according to the couple behind the Devonport Farmers' Market. Lisa and Simon Want appreciate the effort that went into the market's success after re-opening the gates to producers and patrons two years ago and do not take it for granted. Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, up to 1800 people gather at the old Devonport Showground.
Read MoreIt has been a year since the century-old Devonport Showground was sold to pave the way for the largest private infill housing development in Tasmania's history without many visible changes at the site. However, developer Simon Want of Enrich Ventures said his plans to create "a village in a city" and build 200 homes, aged care, and disability housing, a health facility, and public parkland at the showground were still on course.
Read MoreThe iconic century-old Devonport Showground is entering a significant new chapter with the rezoning completed to transform it into a "village in a city." It comes after the Tasmanian Planning Commission granted final rezoning approval to allow work to start on the largest private infill housing development in Tasmania's history with homes expected to get built next year.
Read MoreWith stalls locked in, the Devonport farmers market is ready for its revival this weekend. Re-branded as 'Love Devonport Farmers Market', the market has been modelled on the popular Launceston Harvest market, and will take place at the Devonport Showgrounds.
Read MoreAn application to rezone the century-old Devonport Showgrounds to make way for a major mixed housing development will be considered at the February 28 Devonport City Council meeting. Developer Simon Want said if approved, the rezoning allows him to proceed with plans for a 200-lot mixed residential, aged care and disability housing development with a central park and lake.
Read MoreGreyhournd 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.
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