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News and Media Releases

Please find the latest news and notices from Dorset Council below. If you have any queries regarding any articles listed, please contact the officer listed or Council reception on 03 6352 6500

Railway Precinct 8
23 October 2024

Consultation commences on the Scottsdale Railway Precinct Open Space project

Dorset Council is set to open consultation to gather feedback on what the community would like to see included in the Scottsdale Railway Station Precinct.
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Eastmans Beach Amenities Block Completed 1
23 October 2024

Council newly constructed Eastmans Beach amenities block now open

Dorset Council has opened a newly completed amenities block at Eastmans Beach, Bridport today after a five-month construction period. The new and improved amenities building replaces a toilet block which was the oldest in the area and housed only a male and female toilet.
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Community Council Meeting Image Bridport
22 October 2024

Briefing of Decisions | 21 October Council Meeting - Bridport

For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).
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Council Office External
16 September 2024

Notice of Special Meeting of Council | 19 September 2024

A Special Meeting of Dorset Council will be held at the Council Chambers, 3 Ellenor Street, Scottsdale on Thursday, 19 September 2024 commencing at 2:00 pm.
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14 September 2024

Free Disposal of Storm Waste

As part of the recovery response to the extreme weather event that occurred between 30 August and 2 September 2024, the Tasmanian Government has announced that gate fees usually charged to the public for the types waste resulting from that extreme weather event will be waived until 30 November 2024.
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Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw
20 August 2024

Minister's Response to Board of Inquiry Report

On Friday, 16 August 2024, the Minister for Local Government informed Dorset Council that, after considering the Council's submission, he has directed the Board of Inquiry to reconsider its report.
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Council Office External
20 August 2024

Briefing of Decisions | 19 August 2024 Council Meeting

For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).
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Slide Replacement
14 August 2024

Scottsdale Aquatic Centre | Slide Replacement Works

The community may have noticed maintenance is being carried out at the Aquatic Centre, namely the replacement of the waterslides. The fibreglass sections of the existing waterslides were found to become compromised over time due to an error in manufacturing.
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Consultation
06 August 2024

Dorset Digital Survey | NOW OPEN

Dorset Council is working with nbn, Telstra, Northern Tasmania Development Corporation, and community and business stakeholders throughout Dorset to develop a Community Digital Plan.
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Council Office External
26 July 2024

Dorset Board of Inquiry Report | Update

The Commissioner, at a Closed Session Special Meeting of Council on 25 July 2024, considered the Board of Inquiry Report provided to Council by the Minister for Local Government on 4 July 2024.
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SWTS green waste hardstand
25 July 2024

COMMUNITY UPDATE: Waste Transfer Stations Operating Hours Review

Council Officers recently undertook a review of operating hours of Council's Waste Transfer Stations, located at Scottsdale, Branxholm and Gladstone. This review took into consideration a number of factors including consistency of operating hours, work health and safety requirements, demand for service and community feedback.
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25 July 2024

Ringarooma Cypress Memorial Tree Avenue | Update

Dorset Council has recently engaged with several interested community members who, after initial consultation made contact with Council with concerns regarding the proposed maintenance of the Avenue. Council is committed to careful and considered management of the trees and how to preserve the avenue’s significance for future generations.
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Council Office External
23 July 2024

Briefing of Decisions | 22 July 2024 Council Meeting

For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).
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Council Office External
22 July 2024

Notice of Special Meeting of Council | 25 July 2024

A Special Meeting of Dorset Council will be held at the Council Chambers, 3 Ellenor Street, Scottsdale on Thursday, 25 July 2024 commencing at 2:00 pm.
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Golconda Road Funding
17 July 2024

Golconda Road Funding Announced

Dorset Council was recently announced as one of just 7 councils across Australia to receive funding as part of Tranche 7 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program.
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Generic Council Meeting Outcomes
02 July 2024

Briefing of Decisions | Special Meeting of Council - 2 July 2024

For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).
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Council Office External
26 June 2024

Notice of Making of Rates and Charges | Financial Year 2024/25

Pursuant to Section 118(a) of the Local Government Act 1993, the following is a summary of the Rates and Charges made at a Council Meeting held on 24 June 2024 for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, namely:
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Council Meeting June
25 June 2024

Briefing of Decisions | Council Meeting - 24 June 2024

For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).
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