Design work underway for Royal Park Skate Park upgrade Published on 09 July 2024 The City of Launceston is facilitating two workshops today to help finalise concept designs for the longawaited update to the Royal Park Skate Park. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases
Glass and ceramics clean-up at Carr Villa Memorial Park Published on 09 July 2024 Families with loved ones interred at Carr Villa Memorial Park's Lawn Plaque and Limited Monumental cemeteries are being asked to remove glass, ceramic or other breakable items from plots in coming weeks. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Town Clock moves with the times Published on 08 July 2024 Launceston's iconic Town Clock will display accurate time moving forward, following an upgrade project that will see the original mechanism entering 'semi-retirement'. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases
City of Launceston scores national award Published on 05 July 2024 The City of Launceston has been recognised at last night’s National Awards for Local Government in Canberra. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
A city building its future - investment on the rise Published on 05 July 2024 The City of Launceston has approved $372m worth of development in the 2023/24 financial year, up $57m on the year prior. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Council raises Kings Meadows Connector safety concerns Published on 04 July 2024 City of Launceston Acting Mayor Hugh McKenzie says the Council has once again raised safety concerns regarding the Kings Meadows Connector Interchange with the Department of State Growth, following a two-vehicle crash this week. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Council rejects blame for sleeping pod project delays Published on 01 July 2024 The City of Launceston is disappointed to again have to correct an inaccurate narrative being put forward by Strike it Out. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Council to consider 2024/25 Annual Budget Published on 21 June 2024 Following a public consultation period, Councillors will next week consider the endorsement of the City of Launceston's proposed 2024/25 Annual Budget. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Contract for Birchalls redevelopment terminated Published on 24 May 2024 The City of Launceston has terminated a contract of sale for the Birchalls building, but remains committed to an appropriate redevelopment of the Brisbane St Mall property. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
DA to be lodged for Princess Theatre project this year Published on 14 May 2024 The City of Launceston expects to lodge a Development Application for a major redevelopment of the Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre Complex before the end of 2024. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Cataract walk reopens to the public Published on 23 February 2024 The City of Launceston this morning reopened the popular Cataract Walk and Trevallyn Steps recreational trails to the public. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Cataract Gorge open for bumper summer Published on 05 January 2024 Thousands of people are expected to visit Launceston's most popular natural attraction, the Cataract Gorge, this summer. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
First Basin Swimming Pool opens ahead of summer Published on 03 November 2023 The Cataract Gorge's popular First Basin Swimming Pool has opened to the public today, with the Lilydale Swimming Pool set to open on Friday, December 1. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
New recreation infrastructure for Lilydale Published on 29 September 2023 Lilydale will be a recreation hotspot this summer, with the City of Launceston this month completing a number of sport and recreation infrastructure upgrades. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Funding for Northern suburbs recreation hub welcomed Published on 02 June 2023 Launceston Acting Mayor Matthew Garwood has welcomed a $27.5m State Government contribution towards the Northern Suburbs Recreation Hub project, announced as part of the recent State Budget. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Share the Dignity machine installed at Launceston Library Published on 12 August 2022 The City of Launceston has invested $10,000 for the installation of a new Dignity Vending Machine in the CBD as part of a partnership with charity Share the Dignity and the Launceston Library. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Feedback sought on open spaces, trails and recreation Published on 03 June 2022 The City of Launceston is seeking public feedback to make Launceston a more social, inclusive and fair city as part of its ongoing Tomorrow Together community engagement program. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Council and Chamber seed new greening partnership Published on 09 May 2022 The City of Launceston and Launceston Chamber of Commerce are hopeful the seeds of success have been planted in a new 'Greening of Launceston' Memorandum of Understanding. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Mayor calls for funding support for Recreation Hub Published on 06 May 2022 City of Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten has called for government support to help address a funding shortfall for the proposed Northern Suburbs Recreation Hub at Mowbray. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases