The TCCI is the voice of business in Tasmania and is supporting the University of Tasmania’s vision for its southern campus.
TCCI CEO Michael Bailey said that it was vital southern Tasmania had the best possible university facilities.
“We’ve seen how transformative the University redevelopment in Launceston has been and now it’s time for Hobart to get the facilities it deserves,” Mr Bailey said.
“It’s vital that we have fit-for-purpose facilities especially for STEM but for all faculties more broadly.
“By selling off some assets, looking to make better use of the existing land above Churchill Avenue and seeking Government support, there is a clear pathway to deliver for southern Tasmanians.
“We hope that the Government and those in Parliament will support this plan rather than try and play politics with it. At the end of the day, we all need to back in the University, make sure it has contemporary facilities and a strategy the community can get behind.
“The TCCI is working closely with the University, through our MoU partnership to bring business and higher education closer together and today’s announcement will help strengthen that partnership.”