A lot of the general criticism can be listed under the headings of parking, traffic or flood concern.

Finer details have been criticised or assessed based on the reason for the huge investment in bricks and mortar, but what will the interior hold for Launceston?

Those questions have involved courses on offer, the future of education and the opportunities for the Newnham campus.

It has been frustrating for many to see the delays for the project.

When first announced, the plan was to have the campus completed by the end of 2021.

This timeline has now blown out to 2024.

There are advantages to the delays, in particular, the expertise of the new vice chancellor Rufus Black who joined the University of Tasmania last year.

It's not to the say the delays should be attributed to Professor Black, but more acknowledging considered approach based on initial feedback has allowed plans to be fine-tuned, designs changed - in terms of planning and aesthetics.

While the timeline is disappointing after two years of discussions, what matters the most is that this significant project achieves what was intended.

To improve educational outcomes in Tasmania, help to revitalise the city, and employ locals for the construction.

The most important part of these goals will be the courses offered and plans to offer more at the Inveresk campus.

Meanwhile, the confidence in Launceston continues to grow with the announcement of a $20 million tourism venture at the Gorge.

While the privately-funded project is in its infancy, the concept has been explored for three years by the developers, the Larter family. The announcement will ignite debate similar to that of Mount Wellington and the plans for a cable car.

As a social licence is explored, it will be a conversation well-worth having.