Council Works Update
Council works and projects update as at 1 December 2025:
Sorell Memorial Hall Extension – All works onsite are now complete. The practical completion inspection occurred in late November.
Allambie Road, Orielton – Road seal has been delayed due to unfavourable weather and temperature conditions. Expected to be sealed in December, pending weather and road temperatures.
Train Shed – Concrete footpaths have been sealed. Irrigation system installed with lawn and landscaping nearing completion. TasNetworks to remove the old power poles, before the final elements can be completed –this is expected to take place in January 2026.
Men’s Shed – Building floorplans are complete. Development application has been submitted.
Madison Lyden Park Amenities –Design is complete. Building surveyor likely to issue permits shortly. Tender advertisement is expected to be released to market in December.
Sorell Streetscape – Installation of sandstone blocks around the main intersections in Sorell has been delayed, works are now expected to commence in December.
Shark Point Road Reconstruction – Road reconstruction of 620 metres of Shark Point Road from the bridge over the Orielton Rivulet to the intersection of Wolstenholme Drive. Works include, but are not limited to; excavation and embankment works, road pavement and seal works, stormwater including kerb and channel works and footpath works. Tender has been awarded and work will commence on site in January 2026.
Penna Road Reconstruction – Road reconstruction of 500 metres of Penna Road starting before the intersection of Olympic Avenue to after the intersection of Kirabati Road. Works include, but are not limited to; excavation and embankment works, road pavement and seal works, stormwater including kerb and channel works and footpath works. Tender has been awarded and work will commence onsite in January 2026.
2025/26 Road Re-Sheet Program –12 sites across the municipality have been identified as requiring gravel re-sheet. Tender has been awarded and work commenced in November.
2025-26 Road Re-Seal Program –9 sites across the municipality have been identified as requiring spray seal (single or two-coat) and/or asphalt surfacing. Tender has been awarded and work will commence in January 2026.
Roadside Mowing Program – Road side slashing will commence first week of December, starting on Brinktop Road and making way through the municipality.
Spraying Program – Council crews and our contractor will be carrying out weed spraying along footpaths and walkways across our urban areas. This helps keep our paths clear and safe for our community. The work will take place over the next one to two weeks, depending on the weather.
Tasman Highway Footpath Renewal – Footpath renewal works along Tasman Highway; northern side between Arthur Street and Devenish Drive and southern side, west of Attunga Drive are currently in progress. Expected completion is February 2026.
Penna Road Footpath Renewal – Footpath renewal works along the western side of Penna Road, between Toongabbie and McKinly Streets have been undertaken and is now complete.
Gatehouse Drive & Weston Hill Road Footpath – New footpath and kerb along the northern side of Gatehouse Drive and reconstruct the existing footpath along the western side of Weston Hill Road works will commence onsite in December.
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Pearl Court Road Reconstruction – Tenders have been invited by public advertisement for the road reconstruction of Pearl Court, Dodges Ferry. Tender evaluation is currently in progress.
Grebe & Petrel Street New Gravel Footpath – A Contractor has been engaged to construct a new gravel footpath along part of Grebe Street, from the corner of Carlton Bluff Road and part of Petrel Street, from the corner of Grebe Street to the beach access. Work onsite is currently in progress and expected to be complete in December.