Here's what they had to say on the now $300 million investment project, which includes increased investment for student accommodation and the AMC defence precinct on top of the $260 million allocated for the Northern Transformation project.

Initial reactions are that it's positive to see something happening on the site, and the commitment to a development application at the end of June.

It's notable that what is now proposed is significantly less than what we saw in the master plan two years ago and there's no mention yet of how the University College will fit in to the campus.

What is positive is the staged construction, because it will fulfil the major planks of the [Launceston] City Deal, for example that the benefits of construction and labor stay in Tasmania.

What the Chamber would like to see would be for UTAS to continue and grow that momentum of CBD commitments, such as the accommodation and the accelerated business degree at Enterprize, and maintain that connection.

We are also not sure how TasTAFE might fit in to that plan; but if it truly is to be an education precinct then TasTAFE has a significant role to play.

I support the announcement today and recognise the changes will lead to a more vibrant campus and better opportunities for securing local jobs.

The planning work undertaken by the university has been necessary to ensure it achieves the best outcomes for the community.

I look forward to continuing to work with all stakeholders and the community as this important project progresses.

This has been a long running project and it's very important for Launceston and the university that the project is right.

Clearly UTAS has worked closely with the community and listened to them as these plans have evolved they have been heard.

In terms of the literal construction if will have economic benefits and more benefits will flow from the increase in education attainment the campus will bring.

I welcome the release of the expanded plans for the university's $344 million project to attract interstate and international students to Launceston, while improving access to higher education.

UTAS' Northern Transformation program, focusing on the redevelopment on Inveresk, is the single largest infrastructure investment in Launceston's history and provides a major boost to the economy.

The updated plans provide even greater connection between the campus and the city centre, enhancing Inveresk as a cultural and sporting hub for the entire Launceston community.

The plans also detail further development at the Australian Maritime College at Newnham, which demonstrates the university's, the Commonwealth's and Tasmanian government's, and Launceston City Council's commitment to advancing education outcomes in the region.

The Tasmanian Government is also supporting the revitalisation of UTAS's Burnie campus, with a $15 million investment into the relocation of the campus from Mooreville Road, to West Park.

To get to this stage is an exciting development, one that we've been working on for quite some years.

There are three councillors on the working group, who make sure the council's concerns and ideas are being known, which is great collaboration.

We have had a great working relationship with UTAS on this project and it's been a good outcome.

This will bring more students into our city and when they come here they will understand we are a university city.

It will also increase education outcomes which is so important - that we are training people in areas where there are jobs.

The council is looking forward to seeing this development come up over the next few years.

We believe the announcement is a step in the right direction, adjusting infrastructure to the contemporary climate of education within the state.

The Northern Transformation Project will also consolidate university faculties into one main campus within Launceston, increasing the vibrant connectivity between faculties and utilizing further collaborative spaces.

With the newly updated plans for the campus, the TUU commends the university for being receptive to the feedback from our student representatives, incorporating our feedback into the Northern Transformation project.