But there’s another side to the ledger. Coordinator-General John Perry’s economic modelling projects the stadium would generate more than $220 million in economic activity each year, plus $1.2 billion in flow-on benefits during construction. It would create more than 1,000 jobs, boost tourism, attract younger professionals, and support the new Tassie Devils AFL team – a club expected to become one of the state’s largest employers by 2028.
