End lease

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.

Functions

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

This site serves as a Navy Cadet training facility.

Address

57-73 Friend Street
George Town TAS 7253

Size

0.31 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 the new tri‑service Cadet depot in North Launceston or to a new lease at a community venue or school. Defence will engage with potential venues to facilitate this.

Factsheet

George Town – Training Ship York estate audit factsheet (PDF, 131.98 KB)

Contacts

Community engagement

estate.engagement​@defence.gov.au

General enquiries

delivering.the.future.estate​@defence.gov.au

Buyer enquiries

Condition of sale will be subject to the divestment process. Potential buyers should visit the Department of Finance site for more information.