Franklin Evaporators Site, 3347 Huon Highway,
Franklin, TAS 7113

Ideal for boat and ship building activities with access to the Huon River, this this well-known property with an approved development application in place for a hotel and tourism development.

Located over three Titles with a land area of 7,552 m2*, improvements include warehouses and a stand-alone office building with a total area of 2,602 m*2. The warehouses feature high clearances and still contain some of the equipment from the sites previous use including six kilns under the drying rooms.

The property also comes with a lease over a section of Crown Land to the north of the property providing access or additional parking.

The site has an approved DA in place for a hotel and tourism development with architectural plans (created by the Hobart based Cumulus Studios) which provide for a 22 room hotel, restaurant/cafe, brewery/distillery, and retail tenancies.

Repurposing the existing buildings allows the complex to retain the history and character of the site while providing stunning views up and down the Huon River.

The site is zoned 'Particular Purpose' under the Huon Valley Interim Planning Scheme 2015, due to its location in the Franklin Marine and Tourism Precinct.

The current zoning allows for a range of boat or ship building related activities including general retail and hire; manufacturing and processing and service industry related uses.

The Tender closes at 5.00 pm on Friday 16 April 2021.

*Approximate