New Town Retail Precinct Upgrade

February Update

Work is scheduled to commence on stage 1 of the New Town retail precinct upgrade on 25 February 2019. Stage 1 includes footpath renewals along both sides of New Town road from the boundary of 90 to 118 and 93 to 113 New Town Road as well as the precinct upgrade at the intersections of Pedder and Pirie streets. 

City of Hobart Civil Works Unit will start work at 90 New Town Road moving north to the intersection of Pedder Street. To learn more about the construction process and details of the stage 1 design, please join us at the pre-construction drop-in event (details below).

New Town residents and businesses will receive a project information sheet in the mail this week which includes frequently asked questions and an overview plan of the stage 1 precinct upgrade at the Pirie Street and New Town Road intersection. A copy of the information sheet can also be downloaded from the City of Hobart website.

Pre-construction drop-in event

Date: Monday 18 February 2019

Time: 4.00-5.30 pm

Venue: The private lawns of the old church, cnr New Town Road, Cross and Valentine streets

At the pre-construction meeting residents and businesses will be invited to join the conversation about what project delivery will look like in New Town. This will be a good opportunity to consider the impact and implications of work. The City's Civil Work Unit Manager, Project Manager and Designer will be available to answer any project related questions. 

Public art

Artist Matt Drysdale has been working closely with the City of Hobart Public Art and Design teams to finalise the details of his project Hybrids. This series of sculptural landmarks offer other functions, including seating, planting, and places for posting community notices.

A Tasmanian-born artist, Matt was chosen through a nationwide selection process for his concept Hybrids. The work responds to the needs and wishes of the community identified during the engagement process to have artwork which would bring life and colour to the precinct and at the same time be functional and practical.

Visit hobartcity.com.au/hybrids for more information.

Background and updates

Details of the extensive community engagement process undertaken to develop the precinct upgrade as well as current project updates can be found on the City of Hobart website.