To create a one-stop, community-based health and wellbeing precinct that brings high-quality primary care, allied health services and affordable seniors’ housing to Latrobe and the wider Mersey region—improving access, reducing hospital admissions
and training the next generation of rural clinicians.
- GP wait times in the North-West exceed the Tasmanian average by up to five weeks.
- Residents aged 65+ make up 22 % of Latrobe’s population and are projected to grow by 32 % in the next decade.
- Many low-income seniors travel 30 km+ to see multiple providers, leading to fragmented care and preventable ED visits.
- Construction jobs: 60 FTE over 18 months; ongoing roles: 40 clinical/support staff.
- Health system savings: projected 12% drop in non-urgent ED presentations within three years.
- Local procurement: >70% of build cost directed to North-West contractors and suppliers.
- Training pipeline: Retains junior doctors locally, addressing regional GP shortages.
July 2025
December 2025
September 2026
Q1 2027
April 2027
- Project Sponsor: Health Nexus Tas
- Architects & Lead Consultants: S Group (Launceston)
- Builder (EPC preferred): To be appointed via NW-Tas tender Q4 2025
For further information or to arrange a site visit, please contact:
Tayla Steers
Practice Manager, Health Nexus Launceston & Project Lead
We invite state and federal representatives, Latrobe Council, community groups and regional employers to champion this shovel-ready project.
A modest public co-investment will unlock private capital, create jobs and deliver a future-proof health hub that keeps seniors living well—close to family, friends and the care they trust.
