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Glenorchy City Council welcomes the Tasmanian Government’s announcement to install a new fleet of mobile speed cameras across the state in an effort to limit dangerous driving and protect the lives of Tasmanians. Not only will the technology penalise those who choose to break the rules and ignore speed limits, it will also help […]

Last night at KGV, Glenorchy City Council officially welcomed 54 new Australian citizens to our inclusive and diverse municipality. The ceremony, presided over by Mayor Bec Thomas, saw 54 migrants from over 20 different countries read their citizenship pledges and formally be welcomed to Australia. “There is no better place in Tasmania for new […]

Glenorchy City Council joined Australia’s largest tree planting and nature care event by participating in National Tree Day yesterday, 30 July. Council’s elected members and staff joined volunteers from Claremont Coast Care, Conservation Volunteers Australia and the Australian International Youth Association to create a buffer zone of vegetation along the foreshore at Windermere Bay […]

Glenorchy City Council held its ninth meeting for 2023 on Monday 25 September. All 10 Elected Members were present.  Highlights from the meeting are as follows: Updated Council Policies  Council endorsed updates to policies that have been reviewed and are important in the context of Council’s operations. Conflict of Interest Policy – A conflict […]

The Glenorchy City Council has finalised a donation of land to Karadi Aboriginal Corporation to support ongoing community programs and reinforce the council’s commitment to its reconciliation action plan. Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas said the 1905 sqm parcel of land was adjacent to Karadi’s premises in Rothesay Circle in Goodwood and had long been […]

The Glenorchy City Council is progressing a short-term option for the operation of the Golden Years Club building on Main Rd, Glenorchy after the club notified Council it did not intend to extend its lease beyond this year. Glenorchy Mayor Sue Hickey said the club had informed Council it would be ceasing its activities, […]

The first part of a major update of Renfrew Circle has been completed! Glenorchy City Council’s Capital Works Team is renewing the entire circle and installing traffic calming measures along the stretch of road.  Raised tables are being constructed at intersections to prevent speeding through the area and keep pedestrians and motorists safe. Raised […]

Visiting one of Glenorchy City Council’s playgrounds recently gave me reason to reflect on the many people who work hard behind the scenes to ensure our community has access to clean, safe and accessible recreation areas.  As I watched the many families who had arrived with lunches, drinks, soccer balls and flying discs in […]

Glenorchy City Council is making significant progress in its commitment to tackling climate change, cutting emissions through solar power, waste reduction and cleaner transport, delivering real benefits for the environment.  Mayor Sue Hickey said the progress shows what is possible when Council and the community work together.  “Climate change is a global issue, but […]

[…] has declared a total fire ban in Glenorchy from Monday 11 January 2021 2:00am to Tuesday 12 January 2021 2:00am. For more information head to www.fire.tas.gov.au Glenorchy City Council bushland reserves will be closed on Monday 11th January 2021 due to severe fire danger conditions predicted for these areas. The Wellington Park Management Trust […]