The Rockliff Liberal Government is committed to improving the standard of accommodation for Tasmania Police officers and their families working in remote areas and country towns.
Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management, Felix Ellis said an additional $768 million had been invested in re-building Tasmania Police since 2014 which now has a record 1443 officers, nation-leading working arrangements and new police stations, houses and emergency management centres.
“We began the Upgrading Police Housing project in 2015-16 shortly after first forming Government, as we could see how desperately our police houses needed investment after decades of neglect by Labor, particularly on our West Coast,” Minister Ellis said.
“We have continued to invest in upgrading police houses ever since, with a total of $22.9 million invested into upgrading so far 63 out of 71 police houses.
“On Wednesday I was joined by Inspector Anthea Maingay at the newest police house under construction in Queenstown, which is due for completion next month, as well as a police house in Rosebery.
“These are both three-bedroom, two-bathroom modern homes that will be ideal for an individual, a couple or a family.
“We provide housing for Tasmania Police officers and their families stationed in regional areas throughout the State because we know that providing quality housing encourages officers to apply for remote postings and become part of the community they serve.
“Remote and country policing is vital to serving our regional communities and provides a unique variety of experiences that enhances personal and professional development.”
Minister Ellis said Tasmania Police had 20 officers based in Queenstown, Strahan, Zeehan, Rosebery and Waratah, as well as the Police Vessel ‘Pilara 3’ based out of Strahan, to serve the West Coast community.
