Tasmania to rezone five hectares of state land for residential development
Tasmania will rezone nearly five hectares of state-owned land in northern Tasmania for residential development. Two Housing Land Supply Orders covering Ravenswood and surrounding areas have been tabled in Parliament.
Nearly 5 hectares of state-owned land rezoned for residential development in northern Tasmania.
Will Tasmania's rezoning of land near Ravenswood create new work for northern trades?
Builders, electricians, plumbers and other trades in northern Tasmania may see new residential project opportunities as rezoned land opens up for housing development.
Key takeaways
- Tasmania is rezoning nearly 5 hectares of state land in northern Tasmania for residential use.
- Two Housing Land Supply Orders covering Ravenswood and nearby areas have been tabled in Parliament.
- The rezoning could create new housing projects and trade work in the northern Tasmania region.
- No timeline or number of dwellings has been specified in the announcement.
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