News from 19 June 2023 council meeting

Published on 20 June 2023

Advice to property owners on increasing housing options

The Hobart City Council approved actions to attempt to increase housing supply in Hobart and help alleviate the current housing crisis. This includes continuing to provide free duty planner service and free “pre-application enquiry” process to assist property owners with advice and working closely with the City’s Future Hobart and Housing and Homelessness portfolio committees to increase Hobart’s housing supply.

Saunders Crescent playground

The Hobart City Council received a petition asking for the council to investigate a proposal for a new playground to be built on council land at Saunders Crescent, South Hobart. The council endorsed a concept design for the park and proposed funding of $186,500 for the project.

Council’s representation on the Hobart Draft Local Provisions Scheme

 The Hobart City Council, acting as a corporation, endorsed the proposed content within the council’s representation on the Hobart draft Local Provisions Schedule. Included in this is a recommendation to ensure the draft LPS is consistent with the council’s endorsed amendment to prohibit new, whole dwelling visitor accommodation in residential zones within Hobart.

Proposed Tram Garage and Display Facility, Hobart Regatta Grounds

The Hobart City Council endorsed a request for funding assistance to enable a Tram Garage and Display Facility design development proposed on City land adjacent to the Hobart Regatta Grounds. The Hobart Tram Restoration and Museum Society will be funded up to $300,000 over two years to enable the Tram Garage and Display Facility design development to be approved.