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.
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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
Bridport Marine Zone Master Plan
INFORM
Development of the Bridport Marine Zone Master Plan and associated studies and plans
CONSTRUCT
Key playgrounds across Dorset will be receiving upgrades as a result of needs identified during the recently completed Playground Facility Audit
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
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.
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
INFORM
Development of a Playground Facility Audit and Needs Analysis to inform future expenditure.
CONSTRUCT
Construction of a sealed shared use pathway between Coplestone and King Street along the former rail corridor.
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.
Eastman's Beach Public Toilet Renewal
CONSTRUCT
Demolish existing toilet block and replace with new larger toilet/shower facilities
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.
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