Major Projects
All the information on major projects, road works, 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 originally adopted 20/11/2023 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.
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)/Community Health Hub
ADVOCATE
Community Project - Establishment of a Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC)/Community Health Hub for Dorset.
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.
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
projects@dorset.tas.gov.au