MEDIA RELEASE Exciting Development for Central Launceston Unveiled

CAR PARKS SUPER PTY LTD ACN 607 566 094 ATF THE ALLEN FAMILY SUPERANNUATION FUND P.O Box 32 HAGLEY TAS 7292 Tel. 0418 376 276 

M e d I a  r e l e a s e  Issued Dec 1, 2021 

Exciting Development for Central Launceston Unveiled

Directors Don and Janet Allen are lodging a Development Application with City of Launceston Council for a 5 Level Mixed Use Development above their present Launceston PATERSON STREET CENTRAL CARPARK (fronting Paterson St and behind Myer and the old Birchalls shops)

This is an up-dated version of a previously - approved development, but will now as re-designed by local architects ARTAS of Launceston, comprise ‘active frontage’ retail shops at Ground Level, with

• three levels of public car parking above (totalling around 234 spaces), then 
• a roof-top level with 8 luxury 3-bedroom residential apartments capturing sunny views of the surrounding cityscape. 

In line with current public expectations, it is intended that the frame structure of the building and ceiling heights will allow future progressive conversion of upper parking levels to other uses (offices etc.) should carparking facilities of this nature and dimension no longer be necessary or viable; provide re-charging for electric cars whilst parking; entail solar energy collection panels for the apartments and collect stormwater for their garden watering systems. 

The lodgement of a new proposal follows a frustrating period in recent years for this local property owner, culminating in their successful fending-off of Creative Property Holdings Pty Ltd, who were keen to acquire the development rights to the land in league with Launceston Council following Council’s controversial purchase of the old Birchalls shops. 

These shops continue to remain empty although fronting Brisbane Street Mall. Last week, CPH resoundingly lost their action seeking to take over the present car park in a decision handed down by the Australian Federal Court. 

Mr. Allen said “he was pleased to now be in a position to progress his long – intended plans to expand this very popular car park and benefit shoppers and retailers in the area, strengthening the retail and commercial heart of the city and by proposing a civically responsible development.” 

The development is supported by property owners and retailers as well as having been recognized as a Key City Project by Council’s Consultants, Ratio Consultants P/L in the Central Development Strategy being part of Launceston Liveability, that would maximise the utility of all-weather parking resources for shoppers and visitors, encouraging retail expansion, residential apartments and much-needed toilet and baby-change facilities accessed via existing pedestrian linkages to/from the Mall. 

The project has been given an inspiring ‘tick of endorsement’ by respected expert Robert Cotgrove, a retired Tasmanian UTAS lecturer, who has spent his professional life as an urban geographer and transport economist, interests that he has continued into retirement. 

“I consider Don Allen's proposed development ought to be given approval by LCC. It not only provides valuable off-street parking, a scarce resource in Launceston's CBD, but its capacity of over [230] cars would provide accessibility not only to the retail establishments of the building but to other commercial enterprises in the area.

” Footnote: Robert D M (Bob) Cotgrove, Fellow Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, Life Member Aust. Inst. of Geographers, Member Economic Society of Aust. BA with Hons (Geography), Master of Transport Economics, Master of Science (Economics) University College London, Bachelor of Dementia Care. 

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