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
INFORM
The updated Dorset Priority Projects Plan was adopted October 20, 2025 and contains a list of priority projects for Dorset.
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
PLANNING/CONSTRUCTION
Enhancing community livability, driving economic growth, and reinvigorating the north east.
CONSTRUCT
Key playgrounds across Dorset will be receiving upgrades as a result of needs identified during the recently completed Playground Facility Audit
Dorset Netball Facility Upgrade
CONSTRUCT
Upgrade to three key netball facilities across the Dorset municipality.
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.
ADVOCATE
Community Project - Health and wellbeing needs across 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.
CONSTRUCT
Construction of infrastructure to assist with resource recovery at Dorset Waste Transfer Stations.
Bridport Marine Zone Master Plan
INFORM
Development of the Bridport Marine Zone Master Plan and associated studies and plans
SUPPORT
Establishment of a group of stakeholders to advocate for the safe reopening of the Pioneer Lake area for recreational purposes.
FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics)
IMPLEMENT
Progress the introduction of a FOGO kerbside collection service in Scottsdale and Bridport.
CONSTRUCT
Redevelopment of the Bridport Play Centre (child and youth focused facility).
Victoria Street Public Toilets
CONSTRUCT
Planning and construction of public toilet facilities at the Victoria Street end of Scottsdale.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
COMPLETE MAY 2024
Development of a Playground Facility Audit and Needs Analysis to inform future expenditure.
COMPLETE JUNE 2024
Construction of a sealed shared use pathway between Coplestone and King Street along the former rail corridor.
Scottsdale and Derby Structure Plans
COMPLETE JUNE 2024
Development of Structure Plans for Scottsdale and Derby.
Scottsdale Community Bike Track
COMPLETE AUGUST 2024
Construction of a Learn to Ride Skills Development Track at the Children's Reserve, Scottsdale.
COMPLETE OCTOBER 2024
Commence a more sustainable green waste management model.
Eastman's Beach Public Toilet Renewal
COMPLETE OCTOBER 2024
Demolish existing toilet block and replace with new larger toilet/shower facilities
COMPLETE NOVEMBER 2024
Development of a Sporting Facility Study for Council owned facilities.
COMPLETE MAY 2025
Refurbishment of the front room of the town hall and removal of decommissioned toilets.
Mobile Emergency Response Trailer
COMPLETE JULY 2025
Purchase resources and equipment to support the operation of evacuation and recovery centres for community members impacted by emergencies.
COMPLETE MAY 2025
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