Community information session

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.

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Community information session

Defence is holding a community walk-in information session about the divestment. This is an opportunity for the community to speak with Australian Government representatives about the divestment process, transition planning and next steps.

• Tuesday 7 April 2026
• Attend is welcome anytime between 3 pm – 6 pm
• Light refreshments will be served
• paranaple Convention Centre, Market Square, 137 Rooke St, Devonport

Complete the registration form to confirm attendance.  

Functions

Training Ship Sheean (formerly Mersey) is a leased facility used for Australian Navy Cadets parading and training.

This site serves as a Navy Cadet training facility.

Address

66 River Road
Devonport TAS 7310

Size

0.97 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.

Factsheet

Devonport – Training Ship Sheean estate audit factsheet (PDF, 138.81 KB)