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Glenorchy City Council

Locality: Glenorchy, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 3 6216 6800

Address: 374 Main Rd 7010 Glenorchy, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.gcc.tas.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Mayor Kristie Johnston talks you through the main points from last nights Council meeting including and update on our budget position and an exciting change for assistance dog owners in Glenorchy

25.01.2022 Notice: Tolosa Park closed for private event. We wish to advise the public that on Thursday 3 December the whole of Tolosa Park will be closed between 10.30am and 8.30pm for a private event. The park will re-open as normal on Friday. For any enquiries please contact us on 6216 6800 or email [email protected]

24.01.2022 Update: Collinsvale Road is now open to traffic. TasNetworks remains on site and motorists are asked to proceed with caution.... -- Collinsvale Road, Collinsvale is currently closed due to a power pole catching alight. Police and emergency services are at the scene, about 200m from the school, on the Glenorchy side. The road is closed to all traffic. Please avoid the area and if possible take an alternative route via Collins Cap Road.

24.01.2022 Its not always easy to keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK, but it could change a life. Weve released an interactive conversation rol...eplay video to help you learn what to say after R U OK? Visit www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask to get started and learn how to ask R U OK?, listen, encourage action and check in.

24.01.2022 What do convicts, bees and Austins Ferry have in common? James Austins Cottage!!! A convict, caught stealing bee hives, James Austin built the oldest unmodified cottage in Tasmania back in 1815. Among other buildings constructed by Austin, he also operated the ferry running from Old Beach to, you guessed it, Austins Ferry. ... With no selfies around in the 1800s there are no known portraits of him around so a winning art impression by a local school student sits above the fireplace (pictured). Every Sunday you can visit the cottage and learn about James Austin and his antics from the volunteer caretakers Kaye and Louise, who also sell local honey products as a nod to Austins original crimes. Head to 12 Austins Ferry Road between 2pm and 4pm and look around the heritage building and its gardens. Group visits are available by appointment. For more information head to their Facebook page James Austins Cottage. James Austins Cottage is a Council owned property leased and run by its dedicated caretakers.

23.01.2022 Waste-Ed Wednesday International Compost Awareness Week (2nd - 8th May 2021) International Composting Awareness Week Australia is a week of activities highlighting the importance of compost and the multitude of benefits from our everyday organic waste. In Glenorchy it’s simple and easy for you to contribute to composting by using your FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) wheelie bin for all your food scraps, and garden waste. Tonnes of organic waste is diverted... away from landfill (where it creates harmful gas emissions) and is turned into rich compost for use by our Tassie farmers. You FOGO, Glenorchy! For more information head to our dedicated Waste website:https://wastestartswithu.com.au/ image of vegetables on a chopping board. Photo by Syd Wachs on Unsplash

23.01.2022 For more information head to https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//pandemic-leave-disas

23.01.2022 Tonight Team Glenorchy Council & Team Sue Hickey are sleeping out the front of council chambers supporting Sleep Out for the Salvos! Please donate & support the work that the Salvos do supporting people experiencing homelessness in our community. Sue Hickey - Liberal Member for Clark Bec Thomas, Deputy Mayor Glenorchy City Council

23.01.2022 Closing soon so have your say!

22.01.2022 Did you know this? Thanks for sharing Bucaan Community House #NAIDOCWeek

22.01.2022 First pop up performances are coming this weekend! You better watch out!

22.01.2022 Even in Spring, Council will receive reports of smoky chimneys and air pollution nuisances from wood burning heaters in homes. As part of the EPAs Burn Brighter program, here are our top tips and a handy video to keep your neighbours happy and save you sending your money up in smoke! 1. Only burn dry seasoned wood... 2.Burn your fire hot. This prevents excessive smoke emissions and burns the smoke as a fuel instead. 3.Never burn rubbish in your wood fire For more information please head to https://epa.tas.gov.au///burn-brighter-this-winter-program https://youtu.be/UnttQvb-Skg

21.01.2022 Apply Now! Business Growth Loans Scheme The Tasmanian Government is providing additional support to assist business recovery. The $60 million Business Growth Loan Scheme will provide concessional loan funding to support:... The States businesses to recover, adapt, grow and develop enhanced business models that support employment retention and business growth, and New projects that contribute towards employment and growth of the Tasmanian economy. Activity City connects local businesses to relevant funding and support, taking the hard work out of what support is available to small businesses. Follow the Activity City link to find out more https://activitycity.com.au/tasmanian-government-business-/

21.01.2022 The Small Business Grants have been extended until 12pm Friday 2 October 2020.

20.01.2022 Join us for Glenorchy City Council's November Council meeting

20.01.2022 Mayor Kristie Johnston announces the winners of the Glenorchy Community Award in the school group category! You will have to watch to find out the results!

20.01.2022 Starts tomorrow - handy hints below to make this event go smoothly for everyone.

20.01.2022 Daily British Cafe and Restaurant #burgerchallenge Are you up for it? Mayor Kristie Johnston met with one of our Activity City businesses who set up right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite a challenging start they are full of enthusiasm and inviting you to visit them on Wyndham Road in Claremont to try their coffees, cakes and of course monster sized burgers! Discover them and many other fantastic local businesses on the Activity City directory https://activitycity.com.au/directory/

20.01.2022 2021 School Group of the Year goes to The Extensioneers of Springfield Gardens Primary School. We presented this award last December but we can’t stop talking about this wonderful group of students from grade 3 6 who meet twice a week to work on their community focused projects. Last year they launched a multimedia project and a mural exploring community connections. Now they are working sharing information about Tasmania’s First Nations people creating a mini museum on school grounds. We can't wait to see what you create in 2021!

20.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT: Speed Limit change in Glenorchys CBD The speed limit on Main Road Glenorchy between Barry St and Terry St will permanently change from 50km/ph to 40km/ph by 23 September 2020. Signage will change over the next few weeks so please stay vigilant on the road as this may be different to the last time you were in Glenorchy.... The graphic below details the changes to occur. The slower speed will provide increased safety for shoppers and pedestrians and has been a key goal of the CBD Revitalisation Project to transform this area into an exciting hub with more pedestrian friendly areas, seating and access for people to enjoy spending time in our CBD. For more FAQs please click the link to our website. https://www.gcc.tas.gov.au//glenorchy-cbd-speed-limit-chan

19.01.2022 Well Done Cordelia! Peoples Choice Winner in the recent Waste-Ed Art Competition with the theme Sort it out.

19.01.2022 #beyondthecurtain

18.01.2022 Waste-Ed Wednesday - plastic bags CAN NOT go in your Recycling bin (yellow lid) as they can damage the sorting machinery and just end up in landfill. Instead head to your local major supermarket to find a soft plastic recycling bin to recycle your plastic bags. Below is a handy video from Cleanaway, the Derwent Park facility are our local contractors who help to sort your recyclable waste. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28BO6_fria8

18.01.2022 A big thank you to Guilford Young College's Environment Group For #NationalRecyclingWeek, they researched MobileMuster and created this educational display at Council Chambers on mobile phone recycling. Fact: Over 90% of the materials can be recovered and used again. And it's not just phones - MobileMuster also take: - mobile chargers and accessories and packaging... - mobile wireless internet devices - smart watches and fitness trackers - VR headset and accessories Many Australians have at least one old mobile phone and/or accessories sitting in a drawer at home. How about a #SpringClean for #NationalRecyclingWeek? Put these items by your front door ready to take to a MobileMuster drop-off box - schools earn points for phones recycled. Drop-off locations include: Bowen Road Primary School Guilford Young College Holy Rosary Catholic School Community Rosetta Primary School Springfield Gardens Primary School St Virgil's College More info, including easy instructions on how to transfer / delete all personal data: https://www.mobilemuster.com.au/recycle-a-mobile/

18.01.2022 Mayor Kristie Johnston takes you through some of the items discussed at last night's November Council meeting. The next Council meeting will be on 21 December at 6 pm.

18.01.2022 Did you start a reno during COVID lockdown? Or got one planned for the upcoming holidays? Aussies love a bit of DIY, but did you know we also have one of the world’s highest death rates due to asbestos exposure**? Asbestos is still commonly found in bathrooms, laundries and kitchens, behind tiles and even under flooring, and there’s no safe level of exposure to asbestos fibres*.... Research shows that 1 in 5 DIYers have come across asbestos, but only half got professional help to deal with it. Just like plumbing and electrical work, asbestos removal (or jobs around the home that might uncover asbestos) are jobs for experts wearing the right type of protective gear. So for your safety and for those around you, do the asbestos checklist before you get stuck in! http://asbestosawareness.com.au/fact-sheets/ https://vimeo.com/147058660 *The World Health Organisation **asbestosawareness.com.au #AsbestosAwarenessMonth #DontRiskIt

17.01.2022 The (Tolosa) hills are alive, with the sound of music

17.01.2022 We're heading to Collinsvale!! Join us tomorrow (Tuesday 4 May) and have a yarn with Aldermen and staff about what is important to you and your community. Event details... Collinsvale Community Hall (10 Hall Road, Collinsvale) 5.30pm 7.30pm Light refreshments provided All are welcome to join, attendees will need to register their details on arrival for contact tracing purposes. Capacity limits may apply. Please do not attend if you are unwell. For any questions please contact our Community department on 6216 6800. image is a plain background with the words Community Yarns.

16.01.2022 Sydney may have the Opera House, Austins Ferry has this tin fence silhouette... Kelvin Ball

15.01.2022 We went beyond the curtain to seek out the people’s vision for our city. The Greater Glenorchy Plan includes a plan for the Glenorchy CBD in 2040 based on community feedback and opinions. Now, we’d like you to tell us what you think. Head to our engagement page https://letstalk.gcc.tas.gov.au/greater-glenorchy-plan Feedback closes 30th November 2020.... Hard copies available from Council Chambers #letstalk #haveyoursay #futureglenorchy

15.01.2022 The local residents at Tolosa Park are reminding you to stay well hydrated today! Make sure to check on your buggy....we mean buddy! #glenorchybugwatch Thanks Kelvin for the awesome vid!

15.01.2022 We're painting a mural on the side of Subway in Moonah! Join artist Mel McVee's project for all ages and abilities this Saturday (8/5) and help us brighten up the city. #showcasemoonah #makeitmoonah #moondays

15.01.2022 Please register your event by 11 September!

13.01.2022 Waste-Ed Wednesday - Asbestos waste! Asbestos products can be found in any home built or renovated before 1987 - that means brick, weatherboard, fibro and clad homes. Be asbestos aware and take a few minutes to look at this site - it has useful fact sheets, checklists, even an asbestos product database for home owners and tradies: https://asbestosawareness.com.au/fact-sheets/... Asbestos waste can be disposed at the Jackson Street Landfill only if you book in advance and follow the guidelines on our website: https://jacksonstlandfill.com.au/ A reminder that NO asbestos will be accepted over the upcoming free waste weekend (28-30 Nov) as our staff will not have the time to properly receive and bury it. Please do not bring asbestos during this event as your refusal will hold everyone else up. If you suspect you have asbestos in your home: - Don't cut it! - Don’t drill it! - Don’t drop it! - Don’t sand it! - Don’t saw it! - Don’t scrape it! - Don’t scrub it! - Don’t dismantle it! - Don’t tip it! - Don’t waterblast it! - Don’t demolish it! And whatever you do don’t illegally dump it! #AsbestosAwarenessMonth #BeSafe Asbestosawareness.com.au

13.01.2022 Tune in for Glenorchy City Counicls monthly Plannina Authority meeting from 5:00pm.

12.01.2022 We need more places where you can sit down, have lunch, talk to people and meet people from different cultures. - Raylene, Glenorchy #beyondthecurtain

12.01.2022 Update 1.49pm: We have been notified that the phone issues are now resolved. If you do have any difficulties in getting through please email your enquiry [email protected] or hang up and try again in a few minutes. Urgent Announcement 14/9/20 1.07pm: Due to an unexpected outage our phone system is currently down and some customers are experiencing difficulty with their calls. Our ICT team is working on this as a top priority. If you can, please email your enquiry to [email protected] for a response. This post will be updated as soon as we know more, we apologise for the inconvenience.

12.01.2022 CBD Revitalisation Project Stage 3 C 5 Day Look Ahead Week 17

11.01.2022 Another few snaps from our staff in the field (literally). Tiger orchids (diuris sulphurea) blooming in one of our urban reserves Flowering waratah on Knights creek track And...Dog vomit slime mould (thanks Kelvin )... Thanks to the Environment and Bushfire Mitigation Teams and to Kelvin Ball.

11.01.2022 Free Business Webinars! Dress Code: Pajama Casual The Australian Small Business Advisory Services Digital Solutions Program presented by In-tellinc have three free webinars scheduled for September 2020. They are Instagram for Business Copywriting for your Business... Marketing with Mailchimp To register, head to https://activitycity.com.au/business-resilience-program-fr/ #activitycity supports local Glenorchy business by linking key resources to help small business owners grow and thrive doing what they love in Glenorchy.

09.01.2022 CBD Revitalisation Project 5 Day Look Ahead Week 16

09.01.2022 This 16 Days of Activism, we’re supporting Our Watch’s Do Something: 16 Days, 16 Ways campaign to encourage people to ‘do something’ when they see sexism and disrespect to help prevent violence against women.... Our Watch encourages everyone to ‘do something’ to stop disrespect towards women. To find out more visit Doing Nothing Does Harm 3 S’s (Show, Support, Speak up) go to doingnothingdoesharm.org.au Glenorchy Council staff at the launch of the Greater Hobart mayors One Voice video.

09.01.2022 The Annual Charity Walk organised by HeartKids - TAS will take place on Sunday 18 October. To take part please register to receive your coloured flags in support and memory of those affected by congenital heart disease. Please note the walk will be virtual so you can organise your own COVID safe simultaneous walk with others across Tasmania. For more details click the event link below.

08.01.2022 Waste-Ed Wednesday: Polystyrene (Styrofoam) None of the soft polystyrene packaging used with supermarket or takeaway foods can be recycled, nor can the hard white moulded packaging or soft peanuts. Being so soft, polystyrene gets crushed in recycling trucks and ends up contaminating other recyclables such as paper or glass. Remember, no polystyrene in the recycling wheelie bin! Top tips for polystyrene: ... Avoid completely if possible, polystyrene is a big litter and storm-water problem around the world, plus it lasts for 1000s of years buried in landfill, where it can break down into micro-plastic. Use your own containers or choose brands with more sustainable packaging. Check with shop staff and ask them what options you have, you may be able to leave polystyrene packaging with them to re-use or recycle. If you do end up with polystyrene at home, check the internet for good tips on how to re-purpose and re-use. polystyrene-recycling.org

08.01.2022 Dreaming of starting a business? Our local business owners will tell you that theres at least one thing they wish theyd known when they first started out. Head to the Activity City website and register for two FREE webinars: What you need to know when starting a small business 15 September ... Demystifying the World of Bookkeeping 22 September https://activitycity.com.au/upcoming-small-business-webina/ #activitycity #supportlocal

08.01.2022 In the future, we need nice parks, bike tracks and skateboard parks for the kids. We need community meeting spaces. - Kaye, Glenorchy

07.01.2022 Keep an eye out for roadworks on the Brooker Highway next week! We will be installing and repairing signs at Rosetta from Monday, 25 - Friday, 29 January. Ther...e will be a reduced speed limit and occasional lane closures during our working hours, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm. Please keep to the speed limits and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs. You can find out more about planned roadworks across the state and sign up to our weekly roadworks newsletter here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/p/road_closures_and_delays File photo: Not area pictured.

07.01.2022 Makers, creators, innovators....Who will you find #beyondthecurtain....?

07.01.2022 Watch out for night works on the Brooker Highway this week! We will be working on the traffic signals at the Derwent Park Road/ Brooker Highway intersection on ...Tuesday, 1 September and at the Ashbolt Crescent/ Bowen Road intersection on Thursday, 3 September, weather permitting. The signals will be turned off and traffic controllers will manage the intersection during our working hours, 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Please keep to the posted speed limits and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs.

06.01.2022 Next Clinic Date : 21 September Our Immunisation Clinic is held once a month at the Salvation Army Centre at 2 Terry Street in Glenorchy from 9am - 10.30am Do I need to book an appointment? No, just come along during the opening times.... What do I need to bring? Your baby book, Medicare card (if you have one) and a form of I.D. For more information about immunisations please follow the link to our website or call the Environmental Health department on 6216 6800. https://www.gcc.tas.gov.au//health-and-w/immunisation.aspx

06.01.2022 A quick heads up to those going to Jackson St Landfill this afternoon-the wind is picking up, this may force us to close temporarily. Please check the Jackson St Landfill website regularly: www.jacksonstlandfill.com.au

05.01.2022 The Claremont CBD has been called the heart of the garden suburb. Many of us agree that connecting with each other is more important than ever and where else better suited than Claremont? The Greater Glenorchy Plan seeks to build on your feedback about activating the Claremont CBD by creating more opportunities for community connection through pop up markets on the village green, community gardens and strengthening the existing use of the mens shed and guide hall. Have your s...ay on the draft plans and experience what Claremont could be like in a few short years. Head to our engagement page https://letstalk.gcc.tas.gov.au/ Feedback closes 30th November 2020. #letstalk #haveyoursay #futureglenorchy

05.01.2022 Feedback for the Greater Glenorchy Plan finishes tomorrow at 5pm (Monday 30 November). Click this link to have your say on the future of our city, you can check out the precinct plans for Glenorchy, Moonah and Claremonts to see what they could look like in 2040. https://letstalk.gcc.tas.gov.au/greater-glenorchy-plan #haveyoursay #letstalk

04.01.2022 Register now! Great for kids aged 3 - 5 years. Sign up before Wed 4pm (tomorrow) Join performers Leigh & Kirsty for Small Stories, an adventure you can experience in your own home. Families will be sent a video link and materials the week prior to the workshop to create their own puppet characters. These characters will come to life and interact with others in an online storytelling adventure. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/small-stories-home-tickets-

04.01.2022 Dad, Daddy, Dada, Papa, Baba, Padre, Papi, - Whatever you might call your old man, celebrate him this Fathers Day by supporting local businesses in Glenorchy. Check these businesses out or search our directory! Lean-To Kitchen Pty Ltd... Everydays Smokin BBQ & bar Laurel Bank Wines The Derwent Experience Dan Solo Comics & Collectables Local Pizza https://activitycity.com.au/directory/ #activitycity #supportlocal

04.01.2022 Waste-Ed Wednesday: Soft Plastics Ban the bag! Plastic bags cause havoc at the Derwent Park recycling facility and also contaminates FOGO organic waste which goes back to Tassie farmers as compost. Keep plastic bags out of your recycling, leaving items loose. For FOGO, line your caddy with newspaper or kitchen towel, or if you prefer a bag, only use 100% compostable bags (choose the green ones with compostable on the label, available at all major supermarkets).... Top Tip - keep a shopping bag near your bin for soft plastic packaging - and grab it next time you go grocery shopping! Soft plastic recycling bins are located just inside the front door of all major supermarkets. Not sure if its recyclable? Visit the Redcycle website for a (very!) long list of recyclable soft plastic items. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T12UC-tsXt4

02.01.2022 We are so utterly excited to announce the 2021 Glenorchy Citizen of the Year - Martin Watkins!! Martin is a familiar face in Glenorchy and his incredible work in the local community has made him a worthy recipient of this award. Last year Martin organised ‘Blaze-Aid’, a fundraiser for bushfire relief as well as a series of mental health forums called ‘You Good?’ held at the Claremont RSL which were very well received particularly in the wake of the pandemic. Martin spend mos...t of his time volunteering at the service of others. He can be found gardening at Bucaan Community House or helping at the Claremont Community Library. Most notably Martin helped to started the Claremont Men’s Shed. Martin found a temporary venue and worked hard to secure the design and final location of the shed as it stands today. The Claremont Men’s shed is an important haven for those wanting to get on the tools or learn new skills. The shed offers mateship, a welcome space for sharing stories and forming new friendships. See more

02.01.2022 The 2021 Sports Achievement Award goes to Glenorchy Basketball Association - Respect All - Fear None ! Their vision Basketball for Community, To Community, By Community perfectly sums up this well deserving group of sporting superstars. The association runs the largest social basketball roster in Tasmania with over 700 members. GBA have worked closely with the LGBTQI+ community and, through working with the Bushrangers Basketball Club have fielded four teams into this year’s competition. They have also been key player working with Claremont College to upgrade their school gym and assist with securing grant funding.

02.01.2022 A fantastic effort from the team on the median strip works last week , it's looking great!

02.01.2022 Attention: Chapel St Dog Park Users. The park will be closed tomorrow 3 September 2020 while required works are completed onsite. For the safety of the public and your furry companions, the decision has been made to close the park while the machinery and excavating vehicles are present. Important The park will be closed from 8.30am to 4pm while works are underway. Alternate dog exercise areas can be found here https://www.gcc.tas.gov.au//a/dogs/dog-exercise-areas.aspx... Bec Thomas, Deputy Mayor Glenorchy City Council

01.01.2022 Temporary parking space closure: The CBD team will be conducting work on the median strip from tomorrow (26 November). For their safety while working close to moving vehicles, a short closure of some parking spaces is required. Six of the on street parking spaces on the northbound side of Main Road Glenorchy between Regina St and Barry St will be closed (as pictured) during business hours ONLY, until Thursday 3 December (not including the weekend).... The northbound lane will remain open for traffic flow through the area. Thank you for your cooperation while we manage these safety measures for the team, for any further enquiries please call us 6216 6800 or email [email protected]

01.01.2022 Samson Juju is our 2021 Glenorchy Young Citizen of the Year!! Samson is a young man who treats others with respect, values mateship and is a positive contributor to the Glenorchy community. He is a young person of high moral integrity and a great gift to our community. In 2020 Samson was one of the college captains at Guilford Young College, he has been a key support to his fellow students in particular mentoring young new Australians helping them participate in community activities. Samson has led the community in large gatherings speaking to his peers with wisdom and authenticity. We can’t wait to follow your journey in 2021 Samson, well done!

01.01.2022 Tasmania Fire Service requests that landholders avoid lighting fires on their properties for at least the next 24 hours due to forecast severe weather condition...s. Fires in these windy conditions will be difficult to control. Fires that have been lit in the past fortnight should be patrolled as the wind increases, even if they are believed to be extinguished.

01.01.2022 Tune in tomorrow at 10.30am to Hobart FMs 96.1 to hear from Glenorchy on the Go ambassador Sue discussing their newest walking activity The Kenbrae (Ave) Walking Train and how you can join in! Glenorchy on the Go is a local program connecting people with walking groups, exercise classes and lots of opportunities to stay active at any age! The Live Well Live Long weekly radio series is in collaboration with Clarence City Council and covers health and well being topics for older Australians.