Mill Lane precinct update

The St Vincent de Paul Society Tasmania’s new southern precinct at Mill Lane in Glenorchy has entered an exciting new phase, with teams progressively moving into the purpose-built facility. The development, one of the most significant undertaken by the Society in recent years, will consolidate several key services under one roof while expanding capacity to support communities across Hobart’s northern suburbs. St Vincent Industries is now fully relocated and back at work, with supported employees already settled at their machines and continuing production. A few final items, such as staff lockers, are still to arrive, but operations have resumed smoothly in the new space. Tas Textiles is finalising relocation, with major equipment including the cutting table and knitting machines on the move. The Southern Regional Office is also progressing through its move, with the remainder of the team expected to settle into their new workspaces soon. Emergency Relief services are currently operating Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 - 2 from the site, and will soon be operating fully with the dedicated emergency relief hub and food pantry. The new Loui’s Van kitchen will also be based permanently at Mill Lane, providing an improved home base for the service. In the near future Vinnies Retail begin its move into a newly refurbished space, the formerly Tas Textiles factory. The new store is expected to open in late December, offering improved parking, more accessible facilities and a large, modern layout for shoppers and donors. As the entire precinct continues to take shape, the move represents a major step forward for the Society. Bringing together St Vincent Industries, Tas Textiles, the Southern Regional Office, Emergency Relief services, Loui’s Van and retail operations will bring significant benefits for staff, volunteers and the Tasmanians we support.