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.

• Wednesday 8 April 2026
• Attendance is welcome anytime between 11 am – 1 pm
• Light refreshments will be served
• Launceston RSL (Returned and Services League), 313 Wellington Street, South Launceston

Complete the registration form to confirm attendance.

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)