News from the Council meeting - 17 July 2023

News from the Council meeting - 17 July 2023

Published on 17 July 2023

Battery Point Walkway

Hobart City Council has endorsed a motion amended by Cr Dutta and Cr Posselt to undertake an assessment of the feasibility of a Battery Point Walkway.

The concept of a shared accessway around Battery Point will also be considered as part of the development of the Sandy Bay / Mount Nelson Neighbourhood Plan.

The initial community engagement to develop the Neighbourhood Plan is underway with a discussion paper to be released for feedback later in 2023.

The City of Hobart has a long-held commitment to improve walking and cycling accessibility throughout Hobart.

Draft South Hobart Oval and Park Master Plan

The Hobart City Council has approved a draft Master Plan for the South Hobart Oval and Park aimed at updating one of Hobart's most popular sporting and recreational facilities.

The master plan will aim to upgrade or replace the sports pavilion, oval and courts, playground, landscaping and improve the accessibility of paths connecting the different facilities between the oval and park.

The draft master plan will be released for four weeks public exhibition and the council has also approved a coordinated program of community engagement across local and broader community and key stakeholder groups.

Intergovernmental Relations Framework and Advocacy Strategy 2023-2027 and Advocacy Priorities 2023-2024

The Hobart City Council has endorsed an updated Intergovernmental relations Framework and Advocacy Strategy 2023-2027 which aims to enhance the City's ongoing relationships with other levels of government and improve the City's capacity to advocate for decisions and resources that meet the needs of the Hobart community.

The Council also approved its advocacy priorities for 2023-24:

addressing housing access and affordability boosting Hobart’s Antarctic and Science sectors accelerating climate action and building local resilience investing in community sport infrastructure unlocking Hobart’s potential as a visitor destination diversifying transport options through investment in transport infrastructure Council's representation to the Tasmanian Planning Commission regarding the draft Tasmanian Planning Policies

The Hobart City Council has endorsed a report to the Tasmanian Planning Commission regarding the draft Tasmanian Planning Policies (TPPs).

A number of suggestions have been made that will ensure a successful implementation of the TPPs. The suggestions cover issues such as protection of vistas and landscapes in planning, encouraging active transport links, natural disaster planning, and ensuring compatibility with structure plans such as the Central Hobart Plan.

The City of Hobart looks forward to providing further input into future stages of the Tasmanian Planning Reforms and Reviews.

City of Hobart feedback on the Tasmanian Housing Strategy Exposure Draft

The Hobart City Council has endorsed a submission on the Tasmanian Housing Strategy Exposure Draft. The feedback provided will inform the final Tasmanian Housing Strategy which is due for release later in 2023.

The City of Hobart is acutely aware of the current housing crisis both in the capital and across the state.

We are committed to working with all levels of government and the community sector to alleviate the problems and work towards a solution.

The City has an Affordable Housing and Homelessness Commitment 2021-23 that details the City's role and priorities in relation to supporting the community in relation to having access to safe and affordable housing.