Activating the Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor

City Deal Partners are committed to activating the Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor through transit-oriented development that prioritises urban renewal and improves housing supply, affordability and diversity. This will include the delivery of the most cost-effective public transport solution on the corridor, which refers to the existing rail corridor, within 5 to 10 years.

Growth Strategy

The Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor Growth Strategy (Growth Strategy) will guide future growth along the corridor. It outlines a vision and actions to drive community, commercial, and residential growth along the corridor, prioritising areas for public and private investment into the future.

The initial focus is on the four-kilometre stretch between Glenorchy CBD and New Town, targeting areas within walking distance of the corridor. Supported by a proposed rapid bus service, existing and future residents will have fast and direct access to employment, education, and cultural opportunities across the city.

The strategy emphasises the role of medium density housing, including apartments, townhouses, and terrace housing, as well as social, affordable, and key worker housing. It also promotes opportunities for mixed use developments with commercial/retail space on the ground level and residential above.

The strategy was developed by COX Architecture in collaboration with Glenorchy and Hobart councils and was informed by engagement with local industry.

View the Growth Strategy at the link below or visit the FAQs for more information and details about next steps.

Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor Growth Strategy (PDF 10.0 MB)

Transit Mode Study

The first action under this key focus area was to obtain an independent assessment of transport options along the Corridor, which has now been undertaken by consultants PricewaterhouseCoopers. The assessment considered three options – light rail, bus rapid transit and trackless tram – and assessed these against three criteria – city-shaping, transport service and deliverability/affordability. The assessment is significant in considering, for the first time,
both the transport options and city-shaping potential of developing the Corridor.

The complete set of assessment reports and findings are available below.

Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor Transport Mode Study (Final Summary Report) (PDF 4.0 MB)