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West Tamar Council

Locality: Beaconsfield, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6383 6350

Address: 6 West Street 7270 Beaconsfield, TAS, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 A reminder that a Notice of Proposed By-laws has now been given and Council has opened a public comment period and is inviting submissions from the community and key stakeholders. One of the three proposed By-laws is the 'Roads (Local Highways) By-law'. Council’s road network provides for the necessary transport flow for vehicles and pedestrians and Council requires the ability to appropriately manage its road infrastructure and assets to ensure that it continues to be able t...o be used for the public benefit. The objective of the proposed By-law is to provide Council with the authority to regulate, protect and control conduct on, and use of, the roads in the West Tamar municipal area. The proposed By-law would provide Council with an ability to: - Protect Council roads from damage and misuse; - Monitor and control any works proposed to be undertaken on a Council road; and - Provide for restrictions on parking on Council roads for the purposes of advertising for private/commercial gain and for the reduction of obstructions to users of the road. The By-law also provides for: - A permit system for the undertaking of works on, and for the use of, a road; - Enforcement powers to issue notices and directions; and - The issue of Infringement notices and penalties for breaches of the By-law. For further information and to make a submission, please visit: www.wtc.tas.gov.au//Governance-Law-and-Publications/By-Laws

23.01.2022 Besom Heath poses a significant weed threat to our agricultural lands and the natural environment. Working in conjunction with DPIPWE, stakeholders and affected municipalities of West Tamar and Meander Valley, a project is underway courtesy of the state government's Weed Action Fund. As a consequence, a Weed Information Field Day is to be held on the 6th October 2020, 10 - 12.30 at the Bridgenorth Football Clubrooms. Contact www.tamarnrm.com.au or phone 0438 642 112 for bookings.

23.01.2022 One last meal for 2020 at the Frankford Soldiers Memorial Hall this Saturday.

22.01.2022 2020 Community Event of the Year was awarded to St Anthony’s Fireworks Night 2019, for bringing a family friendly, affordable community building event to the West Tamar. If you know a community group or event which deserves recognition, you can nominate them for our 2021 awards. Nominations close Friday 2nd October 2020, further details can be found here: www.wtc.tas.gov.au/Y/Grants-and-Awards/Australia-Day-Awards

20.01.2022 Enterprise Centres Tasmania (ECT) is a statewide network of business advisors and mentors, created to help small businesses and their owners to reach their potential. The Project Lab is providing ECT services to Tasmanian small businesses that employ less than 20 people in the West Tamar, with advice on: - surviving through hard times - all businesses face difficulties at some point, so let’s talk about it;... - managing your business finances - know your cashflow, product profitability and margins; - starting a new business - understand your product, your market and your process; - setting objectives for your business - stay on track to reach those goals; - writing a business plan - put your ideas, research and costings on paper; - developing a marketing strategy - promote your business effectively; - taking your business online - be ‘digital ready’; - growing your business - be prepared for the next step; and - designing a succession plan - help your business transition smoothly to a new stage, or if it’s time to sell up or retire, start planning now! Appointments are available in Riverside on the 30th of September 2020 between 9 am - 12 pm, to book visit www.theprojectlab.com/ect-program/

20.01.2022 A reminder that the Department of State Growth are currently undertaking community consultation for upgrades on the West Tamar Highway from north of Rosevears Drive to Gravelly Beach Road. The project will widen the highway and shoulders between Rosevears Drive and Gravelly Beach Road, add dedicated right turn lanes, and construct a footpath between Rosevears Drive and Gravelly Beach Road. Consultation is open until Friday, 2 October 2020. You can view the design and provide ...feedback here: www.transport.tas.gov.au//west_tamar_highway_safety_-_impr Or in person at our Riverside Office in Eden Street, 8:30 am - 4:45 pm Mon-Fri. Designs have also been released for three other projects on the West Tamar Highway via the link above, with construction scheduled to start in October 2020.

19.01.2022 Applications for Community grants for waste-reducing projects, educational materials and physical equipment close 5.00pm Tuesday 1 December, 2020. These grants provide financial support for eligible project costs associated with procuring infrastructure or educational materials to improve waste management practices. Guidelines and Application form can be found on the Rethink Waste Tasmania Website here: https://rethinkwaste.com.au/waste-minimisation-grants

19.01.2022 We have introduced a second round of Community Grants as part of the West Tamar Council Community Care and Recovery Package, assisting our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the second round is to support eligible community projects within the West Tamar municipality. Applications are open now and close 5pm, Friday 16 October 2020. Full details can be found on our website here: www.wtc.tas.gov.au/Your-/Grants-and-Awards/Community-Grants

19.01.2022 Help to control Boneseed in the Tamar Valley during Boneseed Blitz Week. Boneseed (Chrysanthemoides monilifera ssp. monilifera) is widespread across the Tamar Valley. It is a Weed of National Significance, regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of its invasiveness, potential for spread, and economic and environmental impacts. During Boneseed Blitz Week, eradication activities can be fitted around the working bee days of Landcare, Friends Groups, Farmer Groups, in fact any community group can participate at a time that suits them. Register your interest here: www.tamarnrm.com.au/2020/07/15/boneseed-blitz-week/

17.01.2022 A reminder that we have a Latest News post on our website detailing some of the grants available at the moment. Some of the recently added grants include the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association Advancing Organic Agribusiness Program, and Australian Sports Foundation Active Kids Grants. Further details can be found on our website here: www.wtc.tas.gov.au//Latest-News/grant-opportunities-for-th

17.01.2022 This morning, Councillor Geoff Lyons along with Tamar Bicycle Users Group (TBUG)'s Malcolm Reid and Great Regional City Challenge's Owen Tilbury officially opened the new Park and Bike spaces at The Tailrace Centre. The full press release can be found on our website here: www.wtc.tas.gov.au//Latest-/park-and-bike-program-launched

16.01.2022 A reminder that we're currently hiring a Development Compliance Officer to coordinate the compliance functions of the Development Services Department of Council including responsibility for the investigation and resolution of enforcement for unauthorised building and development within the West Tamar municipality. Applications close Friday 2nd October. To apply, please visit: www.wtc.tas.gov.au/Your-Council/Employment

16.01.2022 Collectively, the Northern Tasmania Waste Management Group and Northern Tasmania Development Corporation, have made $300,000 available to support and encourage the development of circular economy initiatives in Northern Tasmania. Grants of up to $30,000 are available for businesses, groups and individuals to pursue circular economy actions. Expressions of Interest close at 5pm on Friday 2 October, 2020. Further information can be found on the Rethink Waste Tasmania Website and City of Launceston's Website: www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Natural-Environmen/Sustainability

14.01.2022 Our 2020 Community Group of the Year was awarded to Neighbourhood Watch (Riverside) in January, for the ongoing support and services provided to the community. If you know a community group or event who deserves recognition, you can nominate them for our 2021 awards here: www.wtc.tas.gov.au/Y/Grants-and-Awards/Australia-Day-Awards

14.01.2022 Developed and presented by Jack English, former Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Deputy Director of the Australian Innovation Research Centre at the University of Tasmania, Unlocking Business Opportunities is designed to: Help you identify innovative ideas with genuine commercial merit; and Identify the business models that can be used to bring them to market.... It is an early assessment tool, so people don’t need to have tangible information on their proposed business, product or service. This workshop is an incredible opportunity to intensively examine your business, product or service idea, using a structured method, with a set of 40 standardised assessment criteria. It is not necessary to disclose the idea to participate. You can read more information about the event and book online here: http://bit.ly/UBOW20

13.01.2022 We are inviting public submissions on the declaration of dog areas in our municipality, under the Dog Control Act 2000. These include Off Lead Exercise Areas, Restricted Areas such as the boardwalk at Tailrace Park and all Windsor Community Precinct Sporting Fields, and a Prohibited Area around the sand dunes at Greens Beach. The full list of declared dog areas and accompanying maps can be found on our website here: www.wtc.tas.gov.au/Serv/Animals-and-Pets/Declared-Dog-Areas... The period for submissions will close at 5:00 pm Friday 16 OCTOBER 2020.

10.01.2022 Walters Contracting Pty Ltd recently reconstructed the Crawfords Road/Winkleigh Rd intersection and improved its drainage. New line marking and Give Way signage was also added as part of the upgrades. Further information on current works in our municipality can be found here: www.wtc.tas.gov.au/Your-Council/Works-In-Progress

09.01.2022 The last Working Together for Healthy Waterways video covers modifications to the Estuary over the years and the effect which it has had. You can view all 12 videos in the series here: https://youtu.be/BKAdRjG9vEk

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Legana resident Dave Brelsford who won the Judges Choice Award at the Waste NoT Awards Ceremony held at the Country Club Casino last Wednesday 18th of November 2020. Nominated by Councillor Richard Ireland for West Tamar Council, you might have seen Dave collecting rubbish on the roadside, which he has been doing for many years.

05.01.2022 Today Mayor Christina Holmdahl welcomed four new Australian Citizens from the United Kingdom, England, China and South Korea, into the West Tamar community. Congratulations and welcome!

04.01.2022 We have a new Recycling Hub in our Riverside Office in Eden Street, providing the opportunity to recycle more of your household waste. Items which can be recycled in the Recycling Hub include: - Eye Glasses - Mobile Phones and Accessories... - Household Batteries - Printer Toners and Cartridges - Fluorescent Light Globes and Tubes - CD’s and DVD’s - Small E-waste - X-Rays - Oral Care Products - Bread Tags Further details can be found on the Recycling Hub page of our website, along with a full list of where items should be disposed of in our A-Z guide to recycling and waste: www.wtc.tas.gov.au/Services-Facilities/Waste/Recycling-Hub

03.01.2022 As a landholder, you can improve your knowledge about wildlife throughout the West Tamar and help protect our amazing native animals from feral species like cats and deer. You can be involved as a landholder by: - Attending the field day below to learn about how to monitor wildlife on your property - Installing cameras on your property... - Managing habitat for wildlife - land management support is available through this program. No special skills or experience needed, check out the event link below for further details.

01.01.2022 Have you downloaded the new Fuel Check app yet?

01.01.2022 There is only one more week to submit your nominations for the 2020 Waste Not Awards with up to $2,500 in prize money up for grabs! We want to hear about your creative approach to waste management from recycling and reinvention, to upcycling and education initiatives. Nominate today via rethinkwaste.com.au

01.01.2022 Do you know someone in grades 7-9 (grade 6 students can apply) who would like to provide a focus and a channel for young people’s views to be heard by Council? The West Tamar Youth Mayor can be influential in promoting the West Tamar Youth Strategy as they support shaping a positive future for local young people. Applications close Wednesday 30th October 2020, further details can be found here: https://westtamaryouth.com.au/youth-mayor-program

01.01.2022 The Department of State Growth have released the plan for the upgrades to the West Tamar Highway between Rosevears Drive and Gravelly Beach Road, for consultation. Further details and a direct link to the plans can be found in the post below, on our website here: www.wtc.tas.gov.au//Latest-News/west-tamar-highway-upgrades, or call into our Riverside Office during business hours.