Project Y - Redevelopment
Glenorchy Redevelopment - Update
Exciting times are ahead for The Y Hobart as we finalise our transformative redevelopment of our Glenorchy Facility—set to become a cornerstone of Southern Tasmania’s sporting and community landscape. Thanks to a $6 million federal grant from the Department of Infrastructure, originally announced in February 2019 with support from Independent MP Andrew Wilkie, this long-awaited project is now in its final stages. Despite early delays due to the pandemic, planning permit hurdles, and inflationary cost pressures, momentum has been maintained since Vos Construction officially took possession of the site in April 2024, with completion anticipated in late 2025.
What’s Coming
The upgraded Glenorchy Centre will feature:
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Two improved stadiums for sport and recreation
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Multiple fitness and program rooms
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A welcoming community meeting space
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A community café for social connection
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Dedicated areas for health providers
This revitalised facility will not only serve our members but also offer vibrant, flexible spaces for broader community use. We’re currently inviting expressions of interest from individuals and organisations keen to make use of these spaces—whether for health services, programs, or community initiatives.
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Looking Ahead
Additional land adjacent to the rail corridor offers exciting potential for future development, including community housing, Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), or additional sporting facilities. As one of Australia’s oldest Ys—established in 1882—The Y Hobart remains committed to its purpose as a community-based, not-for-profit charity. This redevelopment is a testament to our enduring legacy and our mission to provide spaces and programs in which every person can thrive in body, mind and spirit. It will also help us to achieve our objective of building healthy and connected communities across Tasmania.
