A NEW subdivision will be created at New Norfolk after the Tasmanian Government secured a significant piece of land in the town, housing minister Kerry Vincent MLC announced today (Sunday).
Mr Vincent said the former Kensington Park Racecourse, adjacent to New Norfolk High School, would be used by the state government to deliver a mixed-used development of approximately 100 land lots at the 9.3-hectare site.
“Our Government is continuing to create new opportunities for Tasmanians to achieve home ownership, while also increasing the supply of social and affordable housing,” Mr Vincent said.
“The strategically located 9.3-hectare site has the potential to deliver about 100 residential lots. Social and affordable homes will make up 15 per cent of the site. Our Government is focussed on increasing housing supply through strategic investments like this one.
“Kensington Park is close to the services people rely on, making it an ideal location for families, first-home buyers, older Tasmanians and workers looking to live close to where they work or study.
“It is located close to shops, schools, employment and essential services, the site is ideally positioned to support a thriving new community.”
Mr Vincent said the land will be rezoned through a Housing Land Supply Order and then proceed to a development application process through council.”
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