Work begins on final stage of Crowther Reinterpreted project

Published on 28 September 2026

Installation work has begun on the fourth and final stage of the City of Hobart's Crowther Reinterpreted project in Franklin Square.

The project responds to requests from the Tasmanian Aboriginal community to acknowledge and interpret the complex history surrounding the former William Crowther monument site.

The final stage will deliver a permanent interpretation response near the Crowther plinth, featuring contributions from three commissioned writers and a design by Taylor & Hinds Architects.

The commissioned writers are Nunami Sculthorpe-Green, Alison Alexander and Andrew Harper, who will each contribute written works exploring different aspects of the site's history and legacy.

The Hobart City Council endorsed the Crowther Reinterpreted project in August 2022.  

Installation is expected to be completed late next month.

Crowther Reinterpreted stage four architect renders can be found here.

Quotes to be attributed to Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds:

“The project marks an important milestone in a community conversation that has unfolded over several years.

"Crowther Reinterpreted has been shaped through extensive engagement with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community and the wider public to better acknowledge the many perspectives and histories connected to this site.

"This final stage will provide a lasting interpretation that helps people understand the significance of Franklin Square, William Lanne's story, and the legacy of the former Crowther statue."

Quotes to be attributed to architect Mat Hinds:

“We are now at the moment when the promise of the proposal will be realised for the community.

“The materials that will be used by contractors to make the final piece are sandstone, bronze and empathy.”