Current Projects
Council simultaneously undertakes many projects throughout the municipality. Below is a snapshot of what we're currently working on and expected timelines for completion.
Gravelly Beach Road - Road Repairs and Drainage Improvements
Our Works Crew are undertaking road repairs and drainage improvements on Gravelly Beach Road, north of Beach Road Gravelly Beach, from Monday 18th May 2020.
Stormwater Trunk Main Duplication Works
Duplication of the Stormwater Trunk Main in Legana will start in May 2020 and continue through until August 2020. Works are being undertaken between Freshwater Point Road and Wangarra Avenue. Further Details can be found in our April Council Meeting Minutes.
Footpath Upgrades
As part of our Capital Works Stimulus Package passed at the April 2020 Council Meeting, the kerb and footpath on Weld Street, Beaconsfield is also being extended between Lewis and Dally Streets, and associated stormwater works will be undertaken.
Car Park Sealing
The Car park area at Paper Beach Road, Swan Point is being resealed with works commencing 11/08/2020..
Upgrades to the Exeter Waste Transfer Station
The upgrades include an extra container waste bay, hardstand green waste area, and enhancements to the recycling area. The tender for the project was awarded at our June Council Meeting and works are underway.
Highway Approach Reconstruction
A reconstruction is being undertaken on Crawfords Rd, Winkleigh's approach to Winkleigh Rd.
Sewage Intrusion Program
West Tamar Council and City of Launceston are participating in a program funded by NRM North as part of the Launceston City Deal to improve the health of the Tamar Estuary.
The primary objective is to identify instances of sewage in the urban stormwater systems. Paneltec, as authorised officers of the West Tamar Council, undertook inspections of stormwater systems throughout Trevallyn and Riverside from July until November 2019. They then moved into Newstead, Punchbowl and Mowbray Catchments, before returning to north Riverside in the West Tamar in April 2020. They have since moved onto Youngtown, Newnham and Ravenswood, and are expected to again return to the West Tamar Municipality as the program continues. Inspections will only be undertaken on public property due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Any enquires, please contact Council’s Engineer on 03 6323 9300.
Bridgenorth Football Ground Lighting Upgrade
The tender for the Bridgenorth Football Ground Lighting Project was awarded to Next Phase Electrical at our July 2020 Council Meeting.
Legana Pump Track
A pump track will be constructed in the Legana Recreation Area near the new basketball court. The tender was awarded to Dirt Art at the September 2020 Council meeting and work will commence shortly.
Riverside Olympic Soccer Ground Lighting Installation
The tender for the Riverside Olympic Soccer Ground Lighting Project was awarded to Industrial Fire and Electrical at our August 2020 Council Meeting.
Intersection Upgrades
The intersections of Barhams Rd & Beasleys Rd approaches to the Frankford Highway with be upgraded.
Brownfield Lane Footpath Replacement
The footpath on Brownfield Lane between the West Tamar Highway and Riverside High School bus turning circle will be replaced.
Gravelly Beach Kerb and Drainage Improvements
The kerb and drainage at Nairana Street in Gravelly beach will be improved.