Living in Dorset

Dorset Council provides community services based on the principles of quality, equity, value and responsiveness.

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Dorset has a unique blend of wilderness, wildlife, stunning scenery, mining heritage, secluded beaches and world class golf courses.

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Major Projects

All the information on major projects including upgrades to parks, facilities and recreation, transport and drainage, water and sewerage infrastructure across the Dorset municipality.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Have a brilliant idea for a project or initiative that will benefit the community? Submit a Community Budget Submission.

Want to give feedback on an existing project? Submit a Project Feedback Form.

CURRENT PROJECTS

Dorset Priority Projects Plan 2023-2025

INFORM

The Dorset Council Priority Projects Plan was adopted 20 November 2023 and contains a list of 25 priority projects for Dorset. The Plan (version 1.4) has recently been reviewed and updated and was presented to Council on 16 December 2024.

North East Tasmania Rail Trail - Stage 3

CONSTRUCT

Construction of 40km of rail trail from Scottsdale through to Lilydale Falls.

Destination Derby: Community Master Planning

INFORM

Comprehensive master planning for the town of Derby

Golconda Road Upgrade

CONSTRUCT

Upgrade and safety improvements to Golconda Road

Bridport Marine Zone Master Plan

INFORM

Development of the Bridport Marine Zone Master Plan and associated studies and plans

Playground Upgrades

CONSTRUCT

Key playgrounds across Dorset will be receiving upgrades as a result of needs identified during the recently completed Playground Facility Audit

Old Waterhouse Road Upgrade

CONSTRUCT

Upgrade and safety improvements to Old Waterhouse Road

Gladstone Community Open Space

CONSTRUCT

Development of a community open space at 11-15 Edward Street, Gladstone.

Scottsdale Railway Precinct Redevelopment

CONSTRUCT

Redevelopment of the 1.78 hectares of disused open space surrounding the former Scottsdale Railway Station into an accessible community green space.

Scottsdale Railway Station Redevelopment

COLLABORATE

Project lead: Rotary. This project will see the redevelopment of the former Scottsdale Railway Station.

Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC)

ADVOCATE

Community Project - Establishment of a Dorset Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC)

Dorset Pedestrian Crossing Project

CONSTRUCT

Installation of pedestrian crossings at King and George Streets in Scottsdale and Main Street in Bridport

Bright Dorset Youth Project

COLLABORATE

Partnership with Dorset Community House to deliver a four-year youth development project.

Tasman Highway - Sideling Upgrade

ADVOCATE

Department of State Growth project - Upgrade of the Tasman Highway (Sideling) to support Tasmania's freight and tourism economies and make it safer for all road users.

Community Health Hub

ADVOCATE

Community Project - Funding for a Community Health Hub for Dorset.

Municipal Marketing Strategy and Plans

COLLABORATE

A collaborative project with Visit Northern Tasmania investing into strategies and planning that support the growth of the region and attract and diversify the population.

Dorset Netball Facility Upgrade

CONSTRUCT

Upgrade to three key netball facilities across the Dorset municipality.

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Playground Facility Audit

INFORM

Development of a Playground Facility Audit and Needs Analysis to inform future expenditure.

Scottsdale Town Link Pathway

CONSTRUCT

Construction of a sealed shared use pathway between Coplestone and King Street along the former rail corridor.

Gillespies Road Upgrade

CONSTRUCT

Widening and safety improvements on Gillespies Road

Scottsdale and Derby Structure Plans

INFORM

Development of Structure Plans for Scottsdale and Derby.

Scottsdale Community Bike Track

CONSTRUCT

Construction of a Learn to Ride Skills Development Track at the Children's Reserve, Scottsdale.

Waste Strategy - Green Waste

CONSTRUCT

Commence a more sustainable green waste management model.

Eastman's Beach Public Toilet Renewal

CONSTRUCT

Demolish existing toilet block and replace with new larger toilet/shower facilities

Sports Facility Plan

INFORM

Development of a Sporting Facility Study for Council owned facilities.

Branxholm Hall

CONSTRUCT

Re-roofing of the town hall

Gladstone Hall

CONSTRUCT

Refurbishment of the front room of the town hall and removal of decommissioned toilets.

Mobile Emergency Response Trailer

PURCHASE

Purchase resources and equipment to support the operation of evacuation and recovery centres for community members impacted by emergencies.

Playground Upgrade Project

CONSTRUCT

Winnaleah Park, Branxholm Park and Children's Reserve (Scottsdale) playgrounds will be receiving upgrades as a result of needs identified during the recently completed Playground Facility Audit

Have a brilliant idea for a project or initiative that will benefit the community? Submit a Community Budget Submission.

Want to give feedback on an existing project? Submit a Project Feedback Form.

projects@dorset.tas.gov.au