Hobart Workshop Committee - 16 Mar 2026 4.00pm

Topics

• Hobart committee backs EOI for inactive site
  Council workshop members supported exploring future use of an inactive site through an Expression of Interest process.
  This could open the door to a new private or community use for a currently dormant property.
• Long-term lease, sale and tourism uses all on the table
  The committee discussed long-term lease options, possible sale of the property and tourism/hospitality concepts including eco-accommodation and glamping.
  The eventual direction could influence land ownership, visitor activity and local infrastructure needs.

Decisions

• Previous minutes confirmed
  The Open Portion minutes of the 2 March 2026 meeting were confirmed as an accurate record.
  Routine governance item; no direct service or project change.
• No supplementary items
  The committee resolved to deal with any supplementary items, but none were received.
  No additional public business was added to the agenda.
• Closed meeting resolution
  A motion was made for the meeting to be closed to the public for closed agenda items under the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2025.
  Limits public visibility of later discussion; no substantive details provided in the open minutes.

Discussion

• Future use of inactive site
  Members discussed that the site had remained inactive for an extended period and that an initial step forward was needed. An Expression of Interest process was supported to explore future uses.
  Could lead to future development, tenancy or visitor-use changes at the site.
• Potential tourism and hospitality uses
  Ideas discussed included eco-accommodation, meal packages, glamping-style elements, low-impact adventure tourism and other high-end hospitality concepts under long-term arrangements.
  May shape what kind of development or commercial activity is pursued on the site.
• Council contribution and access issues
  Members noted Council could potentially address access, road conditions and essential services in exchange for a long-term lease, with alternative transport such as golf buggies mentioned as a way to reduce infrastructure upgrades.
  Could affect future infrastructure responsibilities and access arrangements.
• Possible sale of property
  The possibility of selling the house or surrounding land was raised.
  A sale could materially change ownership and future use of the property.

Impacts

• Possible future change of use for an inactive property
• Potential long-term lease, sale or redevelopment of the site
• Possible infrastructure or access works if a project proceeds
• Potential increase in tourism or hospitality activity in the area

Places

• Hobart (municipality)
  Council workshop meeting and site discussion under Hobart governance
• the site (property/site)
  An inactive property being considered for future use, lease or sale

Next

• Prepare or consider an Expression of Interest for the site
  Future process, timing not specified
• Further assess investment, access and essential services requirements
  Before any lease or development decision
• Consider closed agenda items out of public session
  Same meeting, after the open portion

Extract

CITY OF HOBART MINUTES THE HOBART WORKSHOP COMMITTEE MEETING OPEN PORTION MONDAY, 16 MARCH 2026 Minutes (Open Portion) The Hobart Workshop Committee Meeting 16/3/2026 ORDER OF BUSINESS APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE 1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY ................................................... 4 2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ................................................................ 4 3. CONSIDERATION OF SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS ................................. 5 4. INDICATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ....................................... 5 5. TRANSFER OF AGENDA ITEMS ............................................................. 5 6. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES .........................