Work to start on Hobart student complex

Work is due to begin on stage one of a major new student accommodation development in central Hobart, which when finished will include 430 apartments.

Positioned behind existing heritage shopfronts, tranche one of the project kicks off on Monday and is expected to take nine months, employ about 80 people and include the demolition of three buildings and construction of a three-level car park.

The development is a part of the National Rental Affordability Scheme and will provide accommodation for students of the University of Tasmania.