The City of Launceston's redevelopment plan for UTAS Stadium has garnered the support of mayors throughout the North.
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The council unveiled its $208 million proposal to turn the stadium into a year-round venue for sports and events on Friday.
Included in the plan was an expansion of seating in the stadium, the construction of a new events space and high-performance training, recovery, admin, education and research facilities to support athletes.
She called for the state and federal governments to help fund the proposal - given Launceston council endorsed the plans on Thursday.
"While it sits within the Launceston municipality it is a regional facility and really important to sport in Tasmania," Cr Holmdahl said.
"Our municipality benefits from that facility being in the Northern Launceston area and I think that it would be appropriate for support to come from the other two levels of government.
"It really is an important regional sports facility and it really it is a Tasmanian sports facility as well for the whole of Tasmania. The more of these venues that we can improve to national and international standards means it is a winner for people that love sport."
Northern Midlands mayor Mary Knowles echoed Cr Holmdahl's sentiments. She said state and federal funding support was the only way the proposal could go ahead.
"All these development support the whole of the Northern part of Tasmania and yes we support that wholeheartedly," Cr Knowles said.
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"In the Northern Midlands we've improved some of our sporting facilities and the dollars are needed - the state and federal government are where they will need to come from."
Meander Valley mayor Wayne Johnston said in-principle the council supported the proposal, but it would need to see more detail before it could provide its full support.
The Northern Tasmanian Development Corporation - a regional economic development agency - said the upgrade would be an asset to the North.
Chief executive Mark Baker said the redevelopment would not only be a major drawcard for elite sport, but also create a potential cultural and artistic precinct.
"The proposed redevelopment is not only exciting for the economic stimulus that comes with construction but also for the potential impact on liveability in the region," Mr Baker said.
"As we look to create a vibrant region with a growing population, facilities like this add to the attractiveness and amenity of Northern Tasmania."
On Friday Premier Peter Gutwein said the government welcomed the proposal, but would wait for final plans before making a funding decision.
Bass Liberal MHR Bridget Archer said she had already facilitated conversations between the council and the appropriate minister in relation to funding opportunities.
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