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• Plant Species List - Sorell area
• Online Green / Hard Waste Collection Service Request
• Community Strategic Plan
• Dog Excercise Areas
• Corporate Plan 2008-2009 
• 200 Year Grant Applications

Mayor's Message...

I wish to acknowledge the work undertaken by the Senior Management Team and the time given by Councillors, to bring the 2008/2009 Sorell Corporate Plan to the Community.  I also take the opportunity to welcome Bill Costin, the new General Manager.

Over the past few years Council has taken a pro-active role and made some hard decisions to ensure the sustainability of the Council. Due to responsible decisions and a strategic vision, Council's financial position has greatly improved.

Whilst the Council remains one of the fastest growing in the State, the upgrading of infrastructure, cost shifting by State and Federal Governments and understandably increased expectations by residents has impacted dramatically on our finances.

Of late, the increased housing developments within the Sorell Township and the Coles Myer construction now underway have boosted morale with promise of further commercial activity. Plans to improve traffic flows throughout the town will be a priority.

There are changing but exciting times ahead for Sorell as we celebrate 200 years of settlement in 2009. We have had a colourful past and the future is looking bright.

There is no doubt that the transition of Water and Sewerage from Council to the Regional Water Authority will improve Council's financial position in the coming years.

We will continue to address strategies outlined in the Strategic Community Plan 2008/2013 and a Sorell Town Master Plan will link into a proposed Settlement Plan, replacing the 1993 Sorell Planning Scheme.

I believe there is a future in resource sharing with our neighbouring Councils to achieve improved financial outcomes and an acceptable level of service delivery for residents in the SouthEast Region.

Sorell Council is sustainable. We have a vision but we must remain focused on financial outcomes.

Mayor Carmel Torenius

 Become Waterwise !

Sorell Council along with other Council's is becoming Waterwise.  

Australia is currently experiencing a long, difficult drought, placing pressure on one of the country's most precious resources - water.

In Tasmania's country areas, water is at critically low levels and using water wisely is essential.  While urban Hobart is blessed with good supplies, it's still vital that we save water whenever possible!

Click the Waterwise logo and follow the links for tips on how you can save water.

Quick Tip for in the garden

With over 52% of water being used in the Tasmanian garden, the garden is a great place to start saving water!! There are numerous resources available to help you save water in the garden but here are some quick tips to get you started.

• Mulch your garden beds and pots
• Use a soaker hose or dripper system
• Only water the garden in the coolest part of the day
• Plant drought-tolerant plants