# Industrial and energy development in Bell Bay, Tasmania > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/industrial-and-energy-development-in-bell-bay-tasmania > Updated: 2026-09-14T02:55:47.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Clean energy company Polar Blue has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion over three years to establish an advanced manufacturing hub in Bell Bay, Tasmania. The project, which involves relocating an existing facility from Western Australia, aims to produce zero-emission energy and low-emissions fuels, including 3D-printed fiberglass-based floating wind turbines. The initiative is expected to create 150 jobs in its first phase. While the Polar Blue project has received support from local officials and the Industries Minister, other industrial developments in the region are facing scrutiny. Firmus is currently appealing conditions set by the George Town Council regarding the use of diesel generators to augment electricity supply for its proposed AI factories. Additionally, Hydro Tasmania is evaluating whether to supply roughly 30% of the state’s energy to support Firmus’s operations. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Bell Bay industrial center sees new energy and manufacturing proposals New industrial proposals in Tasmania's Bell Bay include a $1.5 billion 3D printing hub by PolarBlue and a controversial AI factory project by Firmus facing scrutiny over diesel generator use. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bell-bay-industrial-center-sees-new-energy-and-manufacturing-proposals ### 2026-09-11: Polar Blue to invest $1.5 billion in Tasmania manufacturing hub Polar Blue plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new advanced manufacturing hub in Bell Bay, Tasmania, aiming to create 150 jobs and produce low-cost zero-emission energy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polar-blue-to-invest-15-billion-in-tasmania-manufacturing-hub --- Cite as: Industrial and energy development in Bell Bay, Tasmania. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/industrial-and-energy-development-in-bell-bay-tasmania