Glenorchy City Council ‘all aboard city deal’ opportunites

Mayor Kristie Johnston today announced that Glenorchy City Council has not only provided in-principle support to the City Deal but also put over $10m initially on the table to demonstrate its commitment.
Mayor Johnston said the City Deal is an absolute game-changer for Glenorchy.
“It tackles head on, the issues about transport and affordable housing which are current constraints on our community’s growth and wellbeing,” she said.
“I’m excited that through the City Deal the Glenorchy community will have the Northern Suburbs Rail Corridor activated as a priority. The activation will include the delivery of a rail passenger service on the rail corridor. For many years now, Glenorchy residents have known that it is a no-brainer to use the rail corridor for rail passenger services and finally governments have listened. It’s all aboard the 2023 Hobart to Granton service!
“The City Deal also provides the framework for urban renewal and infill along land adjacent to the rail corridor. Glenorchy residents can expect to see in the coming years significant changes as we work with the State and Federal Governments to provide greater housing options close to services, employment, and education. This goes a long way to addressing the current housing crisis and the gaps in housing supply and affordability. Densification of housing options will generate significant opportunities for economic growth and encourage businesses to come to Glenorchy and expand.
“Glenorchy City Council recognises that the City Deal is a once in a lifetime opportunity to change the lives of those in our community for the better through the catalytic investment in the northern suburbs rail corridor. That is why, even at this initial stage, we have committed to contributing over $10m to urban renewal projects which will complement and support the significant commitments made by the State and Federal Governments. Council looks forward to seeing both the State and Federal Governments likewise put their dollars on the table to fully fund their commitments in the coming months.
“This City Deal signals a bright future for Glenorchy. It says loud and clear to our community and the business and property development sector, that Glenorchy is the place to invest. By opening up the rail corridor investment opportunities abound as Glenorchy becomes a vibrant, liveable and connected global city.”