Council owns and maintains most local roads.
The Brooker Highway and Goodwood Road are managed by the Department of State Growth.
Line marking and signs
Council handles all road line marking and installs signage such as parking and pedestrian warning signs. This includes yellow ‘No Stopping’ lines and parking space markings. Renewals to State Growth-managed line marking are requested through Council.
Council also has a policy governing the use of directional signs (signs pointing to places like hospitals or pools) — see the Roadside Directional Signs Policy (PDF) for details.
Council works to provide safe, efficient and accessible transport infrastructure for residents, businesses and visitors, while supporting the movement of vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users.
Council undertakes road maintenance, traffic management and infrastructure improvement works to help ensure the local road network remains safe, functional and responsive to community needs.
Road maintenance
Council maintains a large network of local roads, footpaths, kerbs and associated infrastructure within the Glenorchy municipality.
Road maintenance activities are designed to improve road safety, preserve infrastructure assets and ensure roads remain accessible and serviceable for all users.
Council’s road maintenance responsibilities include:
- Road resurfacing and pavement renewal
- Pothole repairs and patching works
- Kerb and channel maintenance and replacement
- Footpath construction, maintenance and repairs
- Line marking and road signage maintenance
- Drainage and stormwater infrastructure associated with roads
- Vegetation management affecting road visibility and safety
- Maintenance of traffic calming devices and road safety infrastructure
Maintenance priorities are generally based on factors such as road condition, safety risks, traffic volumes, asset inspections and available funding.
Council may undertake both planned maintenance programs and reactive repairs in response to weather events, deterioration or reported hazards.
Local Roads and State Roads
Council is responsible for maintaining local roads within the municipality. However, some major roads are managed by the Tasmanian Government through Department of State Growth.
State-controlled roads within Glenorchy include major arterial routes such as:
- The Brooker Highway
- Main Road
- Other declared state roads and highways
Issues relating to state roads, including traffic signals, road surface defects or roadside hazards, should be reported directly to the Department of State Growth.
Department of State Growth
Phone: 1300 135 513
Reporting a road problem
Residents and road users are encouraged to report issues affecting local roads and traffic infrastructure to assist Council in maintaining safe conditions throughout the municipality.
Road-related issues that can be reported include:
- Potholes or damaged road surfaces
- Damaged kerbs or footpaths
- Missing, damaged or obscured signs
- Faded or missing line marking
- Stormwater or drainage issues affecting roads
- Fallen trees or vegetation obstructing roads or footpaths
- Traffic safety concerns
- Damage to roadside infrastructure
Reports can be submitted through Council’s online reporting system or by contacting Council directly.
Traffic management
Council manages traffic flow and road safety on local roads through a range of traffic management measures and infrastructure controls.
Traffic management aims to improve:
- Road safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians
- Traffic efficiency and movement
- Access to residential and commercial areas
- Safety near schools, parks and community facilities
- Parking management and road user behaviour
Traffic management measures may include:
- Regulatory and advisory signage
- Road line marking
- Speed management treatments
- Traffic calming devices such as speed humps and islands
- Intersection controls and traffic treatments
- Pedestrian crossings and safety infrastructure
- Temporary traffic management during roadworks or events
Council may also investigate traffic concerns raised by residents and assess requests for traffic safety improvements.
Traffic calming
Council uses measures like speed bumps, lane narrowing, and streetscaping to slow traffic and improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Decisions are based on speed data, traffic volume, and crash records.
Traffic lights
Traffic lights are managed by the Department of State Growth. Report faults on 1300 139 933 (free call) or email traffic.signals@stategrowth.tas.gov.au.
Speeding and hooning
Report dangerous driving to Tasmania Police on 131 444.
Road closures
Temporary road closures may occur within Glenorchy due to:
- Roadworks and maintenance projects
- Community events and festivals
- Emergency works
- Accidents or hazardous conditions
- Severe weather or natural disasters
Council can close local roads for events or construction. To apply, you’ll need a traffic management plan prepared by a qualified person — see Council’s Traffic Management Plans Policy (PDF). Note that event-related closures require a separate event application.
Planned road closures are generally advertised on Council’s website and may include information about:
- Closure dates and times
- Detours and alternative access routes
- Traffic management arrangements
- Impacts on parking or public transport
For urgent or emergency road closures, information may also be communicated through emergency services, local media and TasALERT.
Contact Us
For further information regarding local roads, traffic management or road maintenance issues, contact:
Works and Infrastructure Services
格伦诺基市议会
Phone: (03) 6216 6800
Email: gccmail@gcc.tas.gov.au
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