Parklets coming to Moonah
Main Road in the Moonah CBD leaves little room to add trees or plants for a more relaxing place to be. Parklets can provide that. Council are working on it.
Conflicts of interest for councillors
In December 2025 I read in the Mercury website a story about the debate in Burnie Council regarding the Marinus Link project. The Mercury article says that “Mayor Teeny Brumby excused herself from the vote due to a conflict of interest stemming from her public support for the project”. To learn more about conflict of…
Glenorchy needs a city square
While the council forecourt is attractive, it is not a place designed to encourage the public to go and spend time. It could be. It should be.
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?
Glenorchy has been a capital-C city for 60 years. Why do some people care that Glenorchy is a city while others don’t? It doesn’t seem to have made Glenorchy or our lives any better.
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.
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