Anyone remember Housing Supply Orders?
Vacant land in Allunga Road with a Housing Supply Order may finally contain six 2BR units despite major “parking shortfall”. Planning Authority to decide next Monday (8/12/2025). Watch online if you’re interested.
Marys Hope and Crosby intersection a pedestrian black spot
The intersection of Marys Hope and Crosby in Rosetta is a danger to pedestrians of all ages. It’s time to make it safe.
Council’s Parking Plan is a weird beast indeed
Council working on Parking Plan to loosen slightly as-of-right rules for off-street parking in some non-residential zones.
Did the rules not apply to Hidden Garden Estate?
On 11 November 2025 a full page article appeared on page 7 of the Mercury newspaper telling the story of the closure of the Hidden Garden Estate, a major wedding venue in Berriedale Tasmania. The article was surprisingly balanced, and did not directly blame the Glenorchy City Council for the closure. Local government is often…
Mandatory off-street parking requirements more trouble than they’re worth
With the Parking Plan, Council has an opportunity to eliminate the counter-productive requirement for off-street parking – by allowing developers to determine the amount of parking that best suits the anticipated use of the development. Will Council take it?
Now for a Walking Infrastructure Plan
Far more people walk than cycle. Cyclists have their infrastructure plan for Glenorchy. It is now time for council to produce an infrastructure plan for those who walk in their day-to-day life. To make their movement safer and easier. Now.
Glenorchy is a city. Who cares?
When Molly Kendall and Harry Quick attended their first council meeting after being elected at the 2022 election, they both declared their desire to be referred to as “Councillor” rather than “Alderman”. According to the 1993 Local Government Act: “A person elected to a city council is a councillor but may be known as an alderman.” Although…
Now make it safe for pedestrians at Montrose Bay
Glenorchy City Council has raised the bar by lobbying successfully for a safety upgrade to the intersection at the entrance to Montrose Bay Park. Having improved safety for drivers, it must now do the same for those walking, riding or scooting.
How much of Glenorchy’s plastic is recycled? (part 3)
I have the briefest possible description of the report Council receives from Cleanaway. Open the post to learn more.
How much of Glenorchy’s plastic is recycled? (part 2)
The conclusion of my search for statistics for volumes of plastic recycled by Cleanaway is a single number. Open the post to learn more.
Govt calls for tenders for new Park and Ride in Claremont
On Saturday (Dec 14) the State Govt called for tenders to construct the new Park and Ride along Link Road in Claremont. Take a look at the overall plan for the build from the tender documents.
Do we need another Whitestone Point?
The 7.2 hectare council-owned property at 261 Main Road, Austins Ferry, is one of the largest remaining parcels of undeveloped land owned by Council potentially suitable for affordable housing. It must not be another Whitestone Point style commercial development.
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