160 people packed into Town Hall on 2 August evening for IET Tasmania Networks Q&A debate on Hobart’s future and its transport systems.


Professor Peter Newman said, “New technology such as Trackless-Trams would be ideal for working with Hobart's rail line. You need to make a start and capitalise on elections which this time looks like a wonderful opportunity as you have the unprecedented support for Hobart Light Rail from the Prime Minister. Given the existence of the Northern Suburbs rail line it’s a very logical place to start a long overdue upgrading of Hobart’s public transport and to build much needed housing at the same time”.




Tasmanian Minister for State Growth and Treasurer Peter Gutwein suggested the City Deal is the launch pad for capital for such rail projects and we need three levels of government to agree to make such a thing happen.


Glenorchy Mayor Kristie Johnston said, “the rail transit project would be a game changer for Glenorchy, unlocking land for high value and high density developments and overcoming transport disadvantage experienced by many in my city.”


(Thanks Ben Johnston, IET Tasmania Network for providing details of event)