Falls Festival
Ashlorien has lodged an application for a Place of Assembly licence for the 2008 Falls Festival on 17 July 2008 and an amendment to the application was received on 8 August 2008 requesting an increase in the number of patrons from 15000 to 16000.
This was passed at a Council Meeting held 21 October 2008. To view a full copy of the agenda item please click HERE.
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Sorell Township Urban Master Plan
Sorell Council in partnership with the Department of Economic Development has commenced the strategic study of the Sorell Township and appointed the consultancy Collie Pty Ltd. This study titled "Sorell Township Urban Master Plan" aims to consider the present activities within the township and produce a forward thinking plan for growth into the future including commercial, residential, industrial and environmental elements. Land use planning and urban design will be paramount issues. Stakeholder and community consultations will be occurring over the coming months and notices will be placed in the Mercury, this web site and other locations in the township. We invite your contribution to the study over the next few months.
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New Roundabouts in Sorell
The overall this development relates to the construction and use of three roundabouts and the associated upgrade of Pelham Street, Parsonage Place and Forcett Street as a link road between Gordon Street and Cole Street. As a consequence the junction of Pelham Street and Cole Street will be reopened to traffic entering the secondary street as well as effecting a right turn from Pelham Street.
To view a copy of the plan click HERE. other information can also be found in Agenda items listed HERE.
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Coles development - Cole Street, Sorell
The Coles supermarket development has commenced on the former Aurora site in Cole Street.
Coles gained approval for a supermarket and KFC late last year in December and have recently lodged plans for a new application which includes specialty shops. At this stage Council is still assessing this application.
These plans have been publicly advertised and Council (DASC) will soon be making a decision on the application which requires a variation to the car parking requirements. If granted approval the decision as to if and when the project goes ahead will be in the hands of the developer.
The expected completion is currently set for sometime towards the end of 2009.
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Cat Management in Tasmania
Sorell Council has made a submission Cat Management in Tasmania - Discussion paper. Council is concerned that the legislation will impact on Council resources and believes that funding should be provided by the State and Federal Government. Improved cat management is required to protect wildlife and the appropriate state government agency and cat centres should be appropriately funded to undertake these duties. A full copy of the submission can be accessed by clicking HERE.
Related link : RSPCA
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Works corner of Gordon and Fitzroy Street.
The developer is intending to construct a new building on the corner of Gordon and Fitzroy Streets and proposes that a Patisserie be set up inside the shop.
The developer has also gained approval for a new car park to be constructed behind the building with frontage to Fitzroy Street.
Currently removal of existing buildings for the car park is in progress and work has commenced on the construction of the new building.
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Removal of overhead power lines
Existing power lines along Gordon Street will be soon replaced with underground lines as part of a streetscape beautification project.
Due to the complexity of the project there will be some impacts on local businesses during construction such as, power disruptions, pedestrian footpath access restrictions, vehicle parking restrictions and temporary lane closures. Council staff and contractors engaged by Aurora will maintain on-going direct communications with affected businesses to minimise the impact of these issues.
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Mains Work - Gordon Street, Sorell
Tenders have been requested this week (27 October) for some of the Gordon street work. Once this process is complete more information will be avalible.
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Spectacle Head Traffic Management
The Spectacle Head traffice management has progressed the stage where a letter has been sent out to local residents advising them of Council's September Council meeting resolution. For a Copy of the agenda item please click HERE.
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