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.

• Thursday 9 April 2026
• Attendance is welcome anytime between 3 pm – 6 pm
• Light refreshments will be served
• Tasmanian Hockey Centre, 19 Bell Street, New Town, Hobart

Complete the registration form to confirm attendance.

Functions

Fort Direction was first acquired in 1938 and expanded in 1986 when additional land was acquired. Historically, Fort Direction was used for coastal defence, as a training camp and signal station.

This site provides a storage compound and distribution facility. Government will engage with existing tenants as part of the divestment process.

Address

Fort Direction Road
South Arm TAS 7022

Size

108 hectares

History and heritage

There are 2 Aboriginal cultural sites within Fort Direction with Indigenous access arrangements in place.

Factsheet

Fort Direction estate audit factsheet (PDF, 124.17 KB)