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
Environmental contamination detected in Rocherlea industrial area Published on 01 February 2024 The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Department of Health are working together to investigate potential public health risks from environmental contamination near a recycling facility in Rocherlea. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices, Emergency Management
Council to advertise transfer of UTAS Stadium Published on 17 November 2023 The City of Launceston will tomorrow advertise its intention to transfer the ownership of UTAS Stadium to the new State Government management entity, Stadiums Tasmania. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Public Notices
Contractor appointed for Cataract Walk works Published on 15 September 2023 The City of Launceston has appointed a contractor to remove a failed retaining wall which is posing ongoing safety risks to the popular Cataract Walk trail. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices
Tender to be advertised for pontoon renewal Published on 01 September 2023 The City of Launceston will this weekend advertise a tender to undertake repair and refurbishment works on two North Esk River pontoons. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Public Notices
Council asks for patience on Cataract Walk closure Published on 14 July 2023 Launceston's popular Cataract Walk recreational trail may be closed to the public for several months, following the failure of a privately-owned retaining wall at a property on South Esk Road last week. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices
Cataract Walk closed following retaining wall failure Published on 10 July 2023 The City of Launceston has closed the Cataract Walk to the public following the failure of a privately-owned retaining wall at a property on South Esk Road last week. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices
First Basin and Lilydale pools set to open Published on 22 December 2022 The Cataract Gorge's popular First Basin Swimming Pool has opened to the public, with the Lilydale Swimming Pool set to open next week. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Public Notices
City of Launceston election finalised Published on 02 November 2022 Seven new Councillors have been elected to the City of Launceston in the local government elections, with five incumbent Councillors retaining their seats. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases, Public Notices
UPDATED: Repairs on flood damaged infrastructure underway Published on 19 October 2022 Crews from the City of Launceston are continuing to work across the municipality to inspect and re-open road infrastructure and bridges to the community in the wake of last week's flood event. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices