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Mar 18, 2019

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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Mar 12, 2019

2019 Volunteer of the Year

Council is calling for nominations for the 2019 Volunteer of the Year.

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Feb 26, 2019

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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Feb 19, 2019

Council Capital Works Projects - Updates

Council Capital Works Projects - Updates A project status update for the current capital works projects that Council is undertaking is attached for public information. Should you wish to have more information on any of these projects please call Council on 6382 8800.

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Feb 19, 2019

Dalrymple Road - Road Works Commencing

Dalrymple Road - Road Works Commencing Road works will commence on a 200 metre section of Dalrymple Road from East arm road to Dans Creek commencing 19 February 2019 for a period of approximately 6 weeks. Please obey all temporary road signage and speed restrictions and drive safely in this area. We apologise for any inconvenience to residents during these works. If you have any queries regarding these works please contact Council on 6382 8800.

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Feb 14, 2019

Proposed Mt. Bike Trail Documentation

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Feb 13, 2019

George Town Destination Action Plan Launch

George Town Destination Action Plan (commonly known as DAP), was officially launched by the Hon. Peter Gutwein, Treasurer, at a community event held on Sunday 10th February at Windmill Point Playground area.

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Feb 01, 2019

Community Assistance Grants - Round 2 will open on Monday 3rd February 2019

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Jan 31, 2019

Reminder -Rates Instalment Three Due Today

Reminder -Rates Instalment Three- a reminder that rates instalment 3 for 2018/19 is due on 31/1/2019.

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Jan 31, 2019

George Town Proposed Mt Bike Trail

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