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News from Hobart Council
Media release – City of Hobart, 29 August 2022
News from tonight’s Council meeting
Council Acting as Planning Authority
The proposal for partial demolition, alternations, partial change and use to car park and associated works at 325 Elizabeth Street, 321-323A Elizabeth Street and 16A Lefroy Street, North Hobart, was approved by Council. The upgrade is proposed to result in an increase of 35 car parks, 6 bike parks, the introduction of a charging station, improved lighting and pedestrian access.
The proposal for partial demolition and alternations at 98 and 100 Augusta Road, Lenah Valley, was approved by Council.
The proposal for partial demolition, alterations and swimming pool at 369 Huon Road, South Hobart, was approved by Council.
The proposal for a change of use to visitor accommodation at 7/337 Churchill Avenue, Sandy Bay, was approved by Council.
The proposal for a change of use to visitor accommodation at 4 Rupara Avenue, West Hobart, was approved by Council with an amendment.
Conversion Practices motion
The motion was deferred by Council due to the absence of Councillor Fox.
Conflicts of Interest Advisory Panel motion
Councillor Will Coats tabled a motion:
That Council officers prepare a report into the formation of a Conflict-of-Interest Advisory function. The intent is for Council to have an independent expert(s) appointed to an advisory role and then be available to provide independent feedback and advice on conflicts of interest.
The motion was approved by Council.
Hobart to Sydney Interrupt Project motion
Alderman Jeff Briscoe tabled a motion:
That Hobart City Council support the Interrupt Project (incorporating a raft constructed totally of collected plastic waste that will voyage from Hobart to Sydney this year) by:
- Providing access to relevant plastic recycling material from our waste centre to obtain plastics as required free of charge to complete the vessel.
- Providing safety equipment to the project such as life jackets, electronic tracking devices or relevant other safety equipment for the voyage, as required, and to the value determined under the discretion of the CEO.
- Enable a real-time link to the voyage on the City of Hobart website.
- Other in kind and publicity support as determined by the CEO.
The financial implications of the motion will see a request for up to $15,000 funded through the Urban Sustainability Grant program 2022 or, if unable to be actioned through an Urban Sustainability Grant, a request of up to a maximum of $10,000 from the City’s waste and recycling – circular economy budget function.
The motion was unanimously approved by Council.
End of Term Report
A high-level summary of achievements by the current council was presented.
The End of Term report provides a snapshot of key achievements and projects over this term of council, 2018-2022. This will be a report that is presented every four years.