The Tamar Street facility, which was previously used as a motorcycle dealership, was identified as meeting the organisation's key requirements: accessibility, close to attractions and high profile location.

Once secured, work commenced to provide support services and social activities for people living with disability at the 320 square metre site, and Multicap Tasmania has been at this location since May 2019.

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These works included a fit-out to provide a separate reception, office, meeting room, storage, accessible toilet and personal care room.

Existing bathroom and kitchen facilities at the rear of the building were retained.

The project was managed by 6ty°, which provided architectural drawing, development application and engagement and management of the builders.

RMB Construction was appointed for the building work.

Up to 10 people will work from the facility, which has a capacity for up to 15 clients at a time.

Multicap's Launceston services operate between 9am and 3pm on weekdays, providing high quality care and support to clients with disability, allowing them to live the life they wish, maximising potential and enhancing their quality of life.

In addition the new Tamar Street space, the organisation has appointed new roles to increase support for staff and clients in the region.

Greg Boon joined Multicap Tasmania in May as People Culture and Capability executive manager and a Launceston regional manager and administration staff will soon join the team.

City of Launceston mayor Albert van Zetten will launch the new facility on Wednesday, July 31, along with Multicap board members, staff, clients and their family supports, councillors and disability sector stakeholders.

Multicap Tasmania has operated two group homes in Summerhill and a small community access facility in a nearby property since the 1980s.

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