Active Transport Strategy Priority Projects

ProjectStatus
Type: Shared User Paths
Sorell: Provision of a shared path from Sorell to Midway Point principally along Shark Point Road, connecting to the causewayNo active projects
 
While a loop pathway exists for much of the alignment, some segments would need to be widened to atleast 1.8m be a shared user path
 
A missing section in Penna Beach Street is subject to when the developer proceeds with next stages of subdivision construction
Sorell to Dodges Ferry Shared User PathCouncil made an unsuccessful application to the Active Transport Fund
 
Currently exploring options under the $250 million Federal funds for the Arthur Highway corridor with Building Tasmania
Sorell: Walker Street, Forcett Street and Coastal TrailComplete – there is a shared user path with minimum 1.8m width for the majority of this alignment
 
Recommendations for traffic calming are yet to be implemented
Orielton: Provision of a shared path from Sorell to OrieltonNo current projects
Sorell: both sides of Arthur Street and Montagu Street including pedestrian crossing at Arthur Street and Tasman HighwayNo active projects
 
There is a shared user path to one side of Arthur Street and a footpath to one side of Montagu Street
Penna: Provision of a shared path along Brinktop Road and Penna Road to connect Penna, Richmond, Midway Point and Sorell
No active projects
Forcett: Provision of shared path on Arthur Highway between Arthur Highway / Old Forcett Road intersection and Arthur Highway / Dransfield Road intersectionNo active projects
Type: Footpaths
Sorell: Provision of footpath along Sorell rivulet next to Pawleena Road to connect to Weston Hill RoadAn alignment is secured via a recent rezoning
Sorell: Provision of footpath on at least one side of Gatehouse Road to connect into Weston Hill RoadUnder construction
Lewisham: Provision of footpath on at least one side for Lewisham LoopCouncil made an unsuccessful application to the Active Transport Fund for the northern section from the tavern north to Quarry Road and along Quarry Road to Old Forcett Road.  This scope is elevated to a shared user path as the Quarry Road section can be incorporated into the Sorell to Dodges Ferry project
 
Council also commissioned GHD Pty Ltd for a traffic study for the southern section along Lewisham Scenic Drive and is consideration its recommendations
Sorell: Upgrade existing gravel path to sealed footpaths and add safe crossings on western side of Tasman Highway within Pembroke ParkNo current projects
Carlton: Provision of shared path between Dodges Ferry and Carlton loopThis requires several missing sections along Carlton River Road, Moomere Street and Carlton Beach Road, some of which are funded
Primrose Sands: Provision of footpath on at least one side of Linden Road and Grevillea StreetA application has been made for funding through the Active Transport Fund
Dodges Ferry: Improve footpath condition on one side of Junction Street and Bally Park RoadFootpath recently extended from Junction Street to Rotuli Street.  No further projects under consideration at this point
Sorell: Provision of footpath on both sides of Weston Hill Road between Dubs and Co drive and Mercer Ct intersectionsNo current projects
Type: Gravel tracks
Dodges Ferry: Dodges Ferry Recreation Reserve (behind Ranton’s Road)Pending.  Future removal of wastewater lagoons will require access improvements that should largely meet this priority
Midway Point: Provision of a gravel track on foreshore from Toongabbie to Pittwater Scouts on Brady Street on the west of Midway PointProject is in 2026/2027 Annual Plan
Dunalley: Provision of a gravel track along Arthur Highway from Bay Street to Ryans Lane in DunalleyProject will be constructed by Building Tasmania as part of the Arthur Highway corridor funds
Type: Other
Sorell: Provision of civic space treatments on Gordon Street and Cole Street in Sorell Township around high activity areas to improve pedestrian amenity and safetyOngoing.  Recent streetscape works include new footpaths, plantings, street furniture, seating and pedestrian crossings
Dodges Ferry: Provision of civic space treatments on Old Forcett Road between Okines Road / Old Forcett Road intersection and Old Forcett Road / Jetty Road / Carlton River Road intersectionPrecinct plans for the Southern Beaches Plan have developed concepts prepared by Playstreet
Kellevie and Nugent: Support active transport connections on Nugent Road, Delmore Road and Kellevie RoadNo active projects

Last updated August 2026