Notice of Special Council Meeting May 2019
Notice of Special Council Meeting to be held Tuesday 14th May 2019 at 9.00am
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Road Closures - Anzac Day and Targa
The following road closures will be in place on Thursday April 25th and Monday April 29th.
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Installation of a Roundabout Franklin St and Victoria St, George Town
Residents and motorists are advised that the installation of a roundabout at the intersection of Franklin and Victoria Street and associated pavement works along Franklin Street (Main Road to Victoria Street) will commence from Tuesday 30th April 2019 and is expected to be completed at the end of June 2019. Access to the construction site will be restricted to local traffic only, under the direction of traffic controllers. All other motorists are asked to please follow detour routes. Council regrets any inconvenience and thanks residents and motorists for their patience and consideration. For further information relating to these works please contact Council on (03) 6382 8800.
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George Town Council Residents Newsletter - April 2019
Council's Newsletter will be published quarterly, with the prime purpose being to relay information to the broader community.
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Reminder Rates Instalment Four Due 31 March 2019
Reminder -Rates Instalment Four - a reminder that the final rates instalment (4) for 2018/19 is due on 31/3/2019. If you require further information regarding your rates instalments please contact Council on 6382 8800.
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$6.85 million Funding announcement George Town Mountain Bike Trail and Regent Square Redevelopment
Today Nationals Senator Steve Martin, Nationals federal candidate for Bass Carl Cooper and Liberal federal candidate for Bass Bridget Archer, announced a total of $6.85 million to fund the construction of the George Town Mountain Bike Trail and the redevelopment of Regent Square in George Town.
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Council Calls for Budget Submissions
Submissions are now being accepted by community members for Council;s 2019/2020 Budget.
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Road Resealing Works
Road Resealing Works Update - Road Resealing works have been delayed and will now commence 26 March 2019. Council wishes to inform residents that Road Resealing Works will commence on the following roads from 4 March 2019 weather permitting. Cimitiere Street – from Elizabeth to Anne Agnes Street – from Macquarie to Cimitiere Anne Street – from York Cove to Macquarie Davies St – from Friend to Franklin Howard St – from Clifford to end Lagoon Beach Rd – from Low Head Rd to End Please obey all road signage and speed restrictions during these works. Council regrets any inconvenience these works may cause residents. If you have any questions regarding these works please call Council on 6382 8800.
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2019 Volunteer of the Year
Council is calling for nominations for the 2019 Volunteer of the Year.
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RESIDENTIAL HARD WASTE AND GREEN WASTE FREE DISPOSAL
RESIDENTIAL HARD WASTE AND GREEN WASTE FREE DISPOSAL George Town Council is offering free hard waste and green waste disposal days at both the George Town and Pipers River Waste Transfer Stations for residential loads only. Proof of residency by way of rates notice or photo identification will be required. No restriction will be placed on the number of visits to either of the facilities on the free days. This service is strictly available for residential waste only. Commercial loads will be charged standard rates. George Town Waste Transfer Station Mt George Road, George Town Saturday 9th March 2019 from 9.00 am – 4.00 pm Pipers River Waste Transfer Station Parry’s Road, Pipers River Sunday 10th March 2019 from 9.00 am – 4.00 pm What type of hard waste can be disposed? YES Scrap metal White goods Building products Timber Roofing iron Wire (rolled and tied) Gas cylinders and liquids including paint, and oils Green Waste NO Asbestos Water tanks Cement sheet Car bodies Household kitchen waste Tyres Mattresses Further Information To assist with the disposal, please separate your waste into green and hard waste. We encourage you to utilise this free Hard Waste Disposal service. Should you have any queries, please contact Council on 6382 8800 or visit www.georgetown.tas.gov.au Shane Power GENERAL MANAGER
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