Prospect, Tasmania
| Prospect Launceston, Tasmania | |||||||||||||
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| Population | 1,439 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7250 | ||||||||||||
| Location | 4.1 km (3 mi) from Launceston | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Launceston | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||
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Prospect is a small suburb of Launceston.
The Mount Pleasant Laboratories[2] are Tasmanian government laboratories located in Prospect and include:
- Diagnostic Services - Researching the Tasmanian devil facial tumor disease
- Animal Health Laboratory
- Water Microbiology Laboratory
- Veterinary Pathology and Fish Microbiology
- Seed Laboratory and Certification
A sawmill, stonemason, Tasmanian Independent Retailers[3] state distribution centre dominate the area. There are a number of restaurants and shops along Westbury Road - Prospect's main commercial corridor - including Supa IGA. The Silverdome Complex[4] is a multi use facility incorporating an indoor cycling track, netball courts and concert seating. The home of the Tasmanian Institute of Sport Offices.
References
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Prospect (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
- ↑ "DPIWE Biosecurity". www.dpiwe.tas.gov.au. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
- ↑ "Tasmanian Independent Retailers". www.igatas.com.au. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
- ↑ "Silverdome Tasmanias Premier Sports and Entertainment Centre". www.silverdome.com.au. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
41°29′0″S 147°8′23″E / 41.48333°S 147.13972°ECoordinates: 41°29′0″S 147°8′23″E / 41.48333°S 147.13972°E
 Suburbs of Launceston, Tasmania | |
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| City of Launceston | |
| Meander Valley Council | |
| West Tamar Council | |
| Minor and abolished suburbs |
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