For those keeping an eye on the Tasmanian stadium mess, the Tasmanian government have now released their response. Here is what the minister for Macquarie Point Urban Renewal Eric Abetz (we are never losing him) had to say (and the whole response is here)


We have carefully worked through the Commissionʼs report and responded to issues raised in
relation to economic and social effects, outlining the stadiumʼs unquantifiable benefits.

The stadium is much more than just a sporting precinct, it will have strong intergenerational
benefits. We have responded to the Commissionʼs concerns about urban form, activation and public realm by highlighting opportunities for broader site activation and drawing comparisons with other stadia sites interstate.

The Commission found that challenges such as parking, traffic, pedestrian movement, noise and
environmental effects can all be effectively managed. The Government has also responded to issues raised by the Commission in relation to historical cultural heritage and community values.

Our response makes the important distinction between direct and indirect heritage impacts,
reiterates the importance of the roof and highlights that community sentiment about the stadiumʼs
visual impacts may vary across individuals and communities.