Council advises that we are undertaking a culvert repair tomorrow (2 November 2023) 3.39km into Grassy Road. There may be delays for traffic during this time. Please follow all signage and speed limits, as well as instructions from the Team on site. We appreciate your patience while we carry out…
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Positions Vacant – Admin Trainee, Mechanic, Airport Reporting Officer
As King Island continues to grow and thrive, there has never been a better time to come on board with the King Island Council! Working to support our Community, we currently have multiple roles available. Airport Reporting Officer Administration Trainee Mechanical Tradesperson For more information on each of these vacancies,…
Further Info – Roadside Maintenance
Council is appreciative of the amount of community engagement currently happening with various Council projects around the Island. There is a great level of response from the community around the Main Street Parking Redesign, with lots of questions, input and discussions ongoing. We’re excited by the positive feedback around our…
Firebreak Maintenance Starts Next Week
In preparation for what’s looking like a very warm summer, Council is commencing maintenance of existing firebreaks in the Currie and Grassy townships. Firebreaks will be slashed and, where required, will also have trees trimmed back. This fire mitigation program will start next week in the Currie area and will…
King Island – draft Local Provision Schedule (KILPS)
The Tasmanian Planning Commission has issued a notice under Section 35B of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, directing the King Island Council to exhibit the King Island draft Local Provisions Schedule (KIC-LPS). Representations are invited on the KIC-LPS. The draft KILPS is the local component of the…
Weed Spraying – Road Verges
Council wishes to advise that from Monday, 25 September onwards, we will be undertaking roadside weed spraying across many areas of the Island. Work will be commencing with the State Growth controlled road network. The spraying will be from the edge of the road to the guideposts and we ask…
Australia Day Nominations 2024
Nominations are invited from organisations or individuals for the 2024 Australia Day Awards in the following categories: Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year King Island Community Group or Event of the Year The selection is made on the basis of service to the King Island Community in…
Tender – Provision of Cleaning Services
King Island Council is inviting Tenders from suitable parties for the provision of Cleaning Services at Council premises. Tender documents are available here. Please register your interest with us by calling 6462 9000 or emailing: kicouncil@kingisland.tas.gov.au Tender documents must be enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked as ‘Confidential –…
Severe Weather Warning
Please see the attached Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds for people on King Island, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central Plateau, Midlands and parts of North East and Central North Forecast Districts issued at 4.44pm this afternoon. Weather Situation: A strong cold front…
Public Exhibition of the KI Draft Local Provision Schedule (LPS)
King Island Council has received direction from the Tasmanian Planning Commission to place the King Island Draft Local Provision Schedule on public exhibition for a period of 60 days. The exhibition period will commence 28 October 2023 with formal notice being given in The Advocate being a daily newspaper as…