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Gypsy Bay Boat Ramp Dredging
Dredging has commenced at the Gypsy Bay Boat Ramp. Whilst the works are underway the boat ramp, jetty and local access road will be closed for public safety. Work is expected to take approximately two weeks (weather permitting). Alternative boat ramp access is available at: Primrose Sands beach ramp (accessed … Continue reading →
SORELL 2021
Commemorating the 200 year anniversary of the naming of the Sorell Township. In 1821, Governor Lachlan Macquarie toured the Colony of Van Diemen’s Land. He visited and named several towns during his journey here: Perth, Campbell Town, Ross, Oatlands and Brighton. On an excursion from Hobart on 20th June Governor … Continue reading →
Tasman Highway Stormwater Works
Major stormwater works on the Tasman Highway (near the Arthur Street intersection) in Sorell will commence shortly. Works in the Tasman Highway reservation will be starting on Monday 15 February and finishing on Saturday 20 February (weather dependant). There will only be one lane open (day and night) with delays … Continue reading →
Open Space Strategy
Council engaged ERA Planning & Environment to undertake an Open Space Strategy to understand how our community uses their parks, walkways and recreation areas; and to plan for the provision of parks and facilities into the future. ERA ran a series of community engagement sessions during 2019 to gain the … Continue reading →
Achieving a Community Cultural Precinct for Sorell
WHAT’S HAPPENED TO DATE? In October 2020 Sorell Council invited the community to attend a forum to participate in a broad conversation about achieving the vision of a Community Cultural Precinct for Sorell. 79 people attended the forum and 43 written submissions were received after the event detailing thoughts and … Continue reading →
Drought Weeds Grant Program 2020 – 2021
Farmers in the Sorell Municipality can access support to manage weed issues related to drought, as part of the Tasmanian Government’s Weed Action Fund Drought and Weed Management Program. A small grants program is currently open to assist farmers impacted by drought to undertake targeted weed management of species that … Continue reading →
Council Works Update
Current and soon to be commenced Council works and projects as at 1 April 2021: Pembroke Park Stadium – Preparation for the concrete slabs to change room area and the functions room/ offices area has commenced. Fabrication of steelwork continuing. Electrical mains upgrade from Tasman Highway to AFL clubrooms continuing. … Continue reading →
Community Conversations
Council has been holding Community Conversations in communities across the Municipality for several years now. Another series of meetings is scheduled for 2021 to give residents the opportunity to join us for a chat with the Mayor, Councillors and Council Management about what’s happening in the local area. All in … Continue reading →
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Sorell Council
47 Cole Street
PO Box 126
SORELL TAS 7172
Phone: 03 6269 0000
Fax: 03 6269 0014
Email: sorell.council@sorell.tas.gov.au
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