@leisure Planners is assisting West Tamar Council in preparing a Recreation Plan for Beaconsfield and surrounding areas to guide the future of sport and recreation decisions.

The plan will assess needs, review facilities, identify priorities and opportunities for new or shared spaces, and align with Council’s vision for an inclusive, active, and sustainable community.

Developed with input from the community, and sport and recreation clubs it will support participation and healthy lifestyles by delivering fit-for-purpose facilities.

A draft Beaconsfield Recreation Plan including a vision, consultation, recommendations and priorities will be submitted to Council by late 2025.  

Have your say

  • We would like to hear from you about Council’s reserves, sports and recreation facilities:
  • What do you regularly do for recreation and sport?
  • What sport and recreation facilities do you currently use and value most?
  • What would you like to do for recreation or sport but can’t?
  • What should Council improve, if funds become available?
  • And what should Council’s priorities be?

Ways to Get Involved

  • Go to Councils Your Say web page and make you suggestions and 
  • Fill in an online survey. Go to the survey here.
  • Send us any more detailed thoughts/ make a submission in writing:
  • Via email to amanda.dewis@wtc.tas.gov.au with the subject “Beaconsfield Recreation Plan”, or
  • Drop this into the Council office at 6 West St, Beaconsfield TAS 7270
  • Comment on the plan when it is in Draft – we will notify the community when the plan is ready.

Next Steps

  • @leisure Planners have inspected facilities and have held some meetings with clubs.   
  • We will continue interviews with key informants, clubs/ interest groups and target population groups over the next few weeks.

More Information:
Please contact Amanda Dewis at amanda.dewis@wtc.tas.gov.au

PROJECT BACKGROUND

PURPOSE

West Tamar Council is developing a Recreation Plan for Beaconsfield and surrounding areas to guide the future of sport and recreation.

The plan will review current facilities and needs, identify priorities and opportunities for new or shared spaces, and align with Council’s vision for an inclusive, active, and sustainable community. Developed with input from the community, clubs, and recreation bodies, it will support health, wellbeing, and participation by delivering modern, accessible, and fit-for-purpose facilities.

The strategy will:

  • Engage with community and stakeholders to shape future recreation planning
  • Align community needs with Council’s strategic direction and capacity
  • Protect and enhance local social, environmental, and heritage values
  • Improve the function, accessibility, and amenity of recreation facilities and infrastructure
  • Ensure environmentally sustainable practices guide recommendations
  • Deliver practical, flexible, and inclusive outcomes that support a healthy, active, and connected community