A development application has been submitted to the Launceston City Council for the high anticipated Launceston regional bus transit centre.
The centre would see 25 St John Street transformed into a modern area with an indoor waiting area, restrooms, ticket sales facilities and luggage storage, replacing the current temporary stop on Charles Street.
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“This new transit centre will significantly enhance comfort and convenience for passengers travelling on inter-regional bus services,” transport minister Eric Abetz says.
“We have been working hard behind the scenes with a local architect to ensure the site fit out meets the needs of customers using these bus services.
“Once the DA passes council’s planning approval process, which is expected to take around five weeks, construction and fit-out will get underway to create a modern transit centre with key amenities on site.”
Construction for the bus transit centre would take approximately 10 weeks.
Liberal member for Bass Michael Ferguson says the site selection would support all bus operations to occur on-street.
“We’re pleased that the concepts so far have received strong in-principle support from the Launceston City Council, including the Mayor and elected members, as well as key regional bus operators,” Ferguson says.
“This upgrade represents a $400,000 investment in a regional public transport facility in our second largest centre, bringing passenger comfort up to the standard they rightly expect.
“The Tasmanian Government has stepped in to secure a long-term solution for public transport in Launceston following the disappointing closure of the privately-owned Cornwall Square Transit centre.
“It is part of our ongoing commitment to improve the passenger transport experience right across the State – a key priority under our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.”