Community Information Session

Defence is holding a second community information session about the divestment of Training Ship Emu. This is an opportunity for the community to speak with Australian Government representatives and receive an update about the divestment process, transition planning and next steps.

This session will also provide information on the divestment of Burnie Training Depot, Devonport Training Depot, Training Ship Sheehan, and Training Ship York.

• Monday 7 December 2026
• 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Defence address at 6 pm
• Light refreshments will be served
• Paranaple Convention Centre, 137 Rooke St, Devonport 7310 TAS 

Complete the registration form to confirm attendance

Functions

Training Ship Emu is a leased facility used for Australian Navy Cadets parading and training.

This site serves as a Navy Cadet training facility.

Address

Bass Highway
Wivenhoe TAS 7216

Size

0.45 hectares

Occupants

Cadets: 10–50

People are and will remain Defence's most important capability.

Relocation

Cadets will remain in the region and relocate to a new lease at a community venue or school. Defence will engage with potential venues to facilitate this.

Community engagement

Defence held information sessions in Tasmania in April 2026 to engage with the community on the Defence Audit and divestment of sites. Community members shared valuable local insights and feedback with Defence. This feedback will help inform transition planning and next steps.

Factsheet

Burnie – Training Ship Emu estate audit factsheet (PDF, 130.06 KB)