State and Local Investment

Key initiatives underway by the State and local investment in Burnie that are shaping the future of our community.

Agricultural Training Centre of Excellence

In September 2023, TasTAFE opened a $5 million Agricultural Training Centre of Excellence at Freer Farm, Burnie. 2024 upgrades will include Stockyards, irrigation, precision agriculture, cropping tunnels, biosecurity, and training simulators. The modern facility provides industry-relevant skills and training through a farm-based learning centre, fostering collaboration with the sector.

Youth2Independence Y2I Youth Foyer

Stubbs Constructions is building a 25-bed facility to provide supported accommodation, education, and employment options for young people in North-West Tasmania. The site is located next to the Burnie TasTAFE campus and Hellyer College, it will be operated by Youth Family and Community Connections (YFCC).

Burnie Trunk Main Renewal - TasWater

The Burnie Trunk Main Renewal project is replacing two key pipelines, Mount Street Romaine, with completion expected by mid-2025.

Burnie Courts Complex Relocation Project

The Burnie Court Complex project will build a new facility at 100-106 Wilson St, featuring one Supreme Court, two Magistrate Courts, and an additional shared court, replacing the outdated current facility.

Marinus Link Project Updates

Marinus Link is a proposed two-way electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Victoria and Tasmania. This project is a significant milestone for the North West Coast, and for Burnie.

Green Light for North Terrace Visitor Accommodation

Private Investment to Build $12m Multi-Storey Accommodation Development in Burnie

North West Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Upgrade

State Growth Transport Services is installing CCTV systems across North West Tasmania to improve road safety by collecting real-time vehicle data. Installations will occur at 19 locations in the Burnie CBD and along the Bass Highway between Burnie and Cooee.

Wivenhoe Underpass Bass Highway

State Growth Transport Services will repair and strengthen the Wivenhoe Underpass on the Bass Highway..

A new Woolworths is coming to Burnie!

You're invited to share your ideas around what would make Woolworths and this location a shopping destination of choice for you. Send an email to Feedback@communicationlink.com.au or call 02 6185 3301.
Take a short survey by following the QR code before 30 June 2024 to share your thoughts.

Renewable Energy Zones

The Tasmanian Government has been exploring ways to meet extra energy demand that protects Tasmanian environmental values, supports industry, and benefits Tasmanian communities. Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) are a way to achieve this.

Cradle Coast Future Energy Hub

Tasmania's West and North West region (the Cradle Coast) is rapidly emerging as a REZ renewable energy development zone. Discover more about renewable energy projects including Hellyer Wind Farm, HIF eFuels Facility, Marinus Link, and NW Transmission Developments in Burnie.

TasNetworks' North West Transmission Developments

TasNetworks' North West Transmission Developments project is a once-in-a-generation upgrade to the electricity transmission network. The upgrade is needed to support Tasmania’s ambition to become a world-leading renewable energy provider and double clean energy production by 2040

State and Local Investment

Agricultural Training Centre of Excellence

Youth2Independence Y2I Youth Foyer

Burnie Trunk Main Renewal - TasWater

Burnie Courts Complex Relocation Project

Marinus Link Project Updates

Green Light for North Terrace Visitor Accommodation

North West Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Upgrade

Wivenhoe Underpass Bass Highway

A new Woolworths is coming to Burnie!

Renewable Energy Zones

Cradle Coast Future Energy Hub

TasNetworks' North West Transmission Developments

Old Surrey Road and Massy-Greene Drive Upgrades

Bass Hwy Pedestrian Crossings

Tasrail Shiploader Project

Marinus Link

State and Local Investment

Agricultural Training Centre of Excellence

Youth2Independence Y2I Youth Foyer

Burnie Trunk Main Renewal - TasWater

Burnie Courts Complex Relocation Project

Marinus Link Project Updates

Green Light for North Terrace Visitor Accommodation

North West Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Upgrade

Wivenhoe Underpass Bass Highway

A new Woolworths is coming to Burnie!

Renewable Energy Zones

Cradle Coast Future Energy Hub

TasNetworks' North West Transmission Developments

Old Surrey Road and Massy-Greene Drive Upgrades

Bass Hwy Pedestrian Crossings

Tasrail Shiploader Project

Marinus Link

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