Brighton, Tasmania
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| Brighton Tasmania |
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| Postcode: | 7030 |
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| LGA: | Brighton Council |
| State District: | Lyons |
| Federal Division: | Lyons |
Brighton is a town just north of Hobart, in Tasmania, Australia. It lies between Pontville and the outer Hobart suburb of Bridgewater on the Midland Highway.
[edit] History
From 1826 onwards, the township was the site of the Brighton Barracks, a military accommodation facility until sold off for subdivision in the early 2000s.[1] Most recently it was used as emergency accommodation for refugees fleeing the conflicts in eastern Europe, namely Kosovo.[2]
The area surrounding Brighton was swept with bush and grass fires over the summer of January 2003; however the town itself was safe.[citation needed]
The Brighton area is seeing an increase in light industrial use, being serviced by both road & rail.
[edit] Trivia
The area is also the site of a major horse racing training facility, serving the trotting & pacing industry.[citation needed]
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