The first sod has been turned at Kings Meadows in Tasmania, marking the commencement of the Motor Accidents Insurance Board’s (MAIB) $84.69 million Supported Accommodation Renewal Project.
SHAPE will deliver the staged construction program across four MAIB-owned supported accommodation sites in Tasmania, beginning with the Kings Meadows redevelopment. The program also includes two sites in Hobart and one in Ulverstone, providing modern, purpose-built homes for Tasmanians living with serious injuries.
Designed around the needs of residents, their families and care providers, the new Kings Meadows facility will accommodate up to 18 MAIB clients. It will include 11 fully accessible independent living units, a four-resident primary living unit with shared living and therapy spaces, and high-care accommodation for up to three residents and their carers.
The site has been designed to promote independence, privacy and wellbeing. Features will include accessible buildings, therapeutic landscaped areas, on-site allied health spaces and technology infrastructure compatible with personal assistive devices.
Across all four sites, the project is expected to increase MAIB’s supported accommodation capacity from approximately 29 to 36 client rooms, with additional carer rooms included.
Jonathan Rees said the project reflected the organisation’s commitment to its most seriously injured clients.
“Turning the first sod on this project is a really significant moment for MAIB and for the clients and families who will benefit from these new facilities,” he said.
“Many of our existing buildings have served our clients well for decades, but they simply don’t meet the standards Tasmanians with high and complex needs deserve today.”
SHAPE Regional Manager – Tasmania, Jonathan Rees, said the sod turn was an important milestone for the project and the Tasmanian community.
“This is an important project for Tasmania, and we’re proud to help make MAIB and its clients’ vision for these homes a reality,” Jonathan said.
“We’re bringing together a skilled Tasmanian-based team and trusted local trades to deliver the work across the state. We look forward to working closely with MAIB and the wider team to deliver high-quality, accessible homes that will make a genuine difference in people’s everyday lives.”
The project will be delivered in stages across the state, with construction expected to run from late 2026 to mid-2029.
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