The Tasmanian Government has reached a significant milestone in the development of the new Tasmanian Youth Justice Facility, with a development application submitted to the Southern Midlands Council.
This is an important step forward in delivering a modern, purpose-built facility. The Facility will provide an environment where children and young people experience the highest standards of child centred, rights-based and therapeutic care.
The development application follows the completion of the project’s Masterplan, which was shaped through extensive community consultation.
The development application proposes a 24-bed facility, including 20 residential beds for young people. Four additional beds have been included in the plans as a forward planning measure, enabling the facility to be expanded if required. This approach responds to feedback about possible long-term demand and need for flexibility, ensuring that this limited expansion could proceed without the need for further planning approval.
The Southern Midlands Council will now undertake its assessment process, which will include opportunities for community input. The development application will be available on the Southern Midlands Council website to view once publicly exhibited.
More information can be found at New Tasmanian Youth Justice Facility – Department for Education, Children and Young People.