Prospect is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Launceston in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census recorded a population of 1722 for the state suburb of Prospect.[1] It is a suburb of Launceston.
The Mount Pleasant Laboratories[2] are Tasmanian government laboratories located in Prospect and include:
- Diagnostic Services - Researching the Tasmanian devil facial tumour 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 IGA.[4] The Silverdome Complex[5] is a multi use facility incorporating an indoor cycling track, netball courts and concert seating. The home of the Tasmanian Institute of Sport offices.
History
Prospect was gazetted as a locality in 1963.[6]
Geography
The Midland Highway forms most of the eastern boundary.[7]
Road infrastructure
National Route 1 (Midland Highway) runs through the north-east corner, and the Bass Highway runs through to the west.[6][8]
References
- ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Prospect (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ "DPIWE Biosecurity". Tasmanian Government. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
- ^ "Tasmanian Independent Retailers". Retrieved 7 July 2009.
- ^ "IGA Tas - IGA Tas".
- ^ "Silverdome Tasmanias Premier Sports and Entertainment Centre". Silverdome. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
- ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Prospect". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "4802X", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ "Prospect, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
 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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