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[…] local government elections in October. As a result, a smaller number of agenda items were considered by Council at its September meeting. GCC Annual Housing Update Glenorchy City Council adopted a Statement of Commitment on Housing in August 2020. Since then, an officer-led working group has developed an action plan to help Council to […]

[…] the Derwent River Ferry Service, investment in playgrounds, a commercial kitchen at the Multicultural Hub and the upgrade of Nyrstar’s zinc smelter. “As a growing and vibrant City, we welcome the funding to enhance recreation, transport and business opportunities and services for our community,” Mayor Thomas said. As one of the world’s largest zinc […]

Glenorchy City Council held its third Ordinary Council Meeting for 2025 on Monday 31 March 2025. 9 Elected Members were present. Highlights from the meeting include: Announcements by the Chair The Pool  Council held a Community Yarn at the pool last week. This was a positive meeting where we discussed how community and Council can […]

Council adopts visionary plan for Glenorchy CBD Glenorchy City Council has adopted an exciting new vision for the Glenorchy CBD with the unanimous adoption of Glenorchy CityScape Civic Heart Masterplan at its April meeting. Released for public consultation in March, the vision outlined masterplan would transform the central precinct into a modern, efficient and […]

Capital works and major projects update Glenorchy City Council is set to deliver a suite of new community sport and recreation facilities, with construction on several major projects to commence early in the new financial year. As part of a comprehensive update on its capital works program at the May Council meeting, Council heard […]

24 August 2023 The Greater Hobart Mayors have issued the following statement regarding changes to Metro Tasmania’s services. “As a growing region anchored by a contemporary capital city, Greater Hobart needs a reliable, sustainable and cost effective public transport system. The news of Metro reducing its services is a backwards step that demonstrates we’re […]

Glenorchy City Council has a new Deputy Mayor following a secret ballot by Aldermen at Monday night’s council meeting. Council elected Alderman Steven King following the by-election prompted by the resignation of previous Mayor, Alderman Kristie Johnston, which saw the then current Deputy Mayor, Bec Thomas, voted in as Mayor.   Alderman King is […]

Glenorchy City Council is seeking public comment on a masterplan for what it hopes will become the premier sporting and entertainment hub for Tasmania. The cluster includes MyState Bank Arena (formerly Derwent Entertainment Centre), Elwick Racecourse, KGV Precinct, Hobart Showgrounds and Wilkinsons Point and has the potential to be one of Tasmania’s major sporting […]

Glenorchy Mayor, Bec Thomas, has called for immediate action to activate the Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor, saying it is critical for the growth and prosperity of the city. These comments follow the release of an unfavourable condition report into the existing rail corridor through Glenorchy this week, which has all but doomed the prospect […]

[…] for Greater Hobart released in 2021, the Greater Hobart Committee has developed a draft 30-Year Greater Hobart Plan to help fulfil the Vision over coming years. Our city is growing and changing, and a proactive plan to guide this growth will help to retain the Greater Hobart we know and love. The draft Plan […]