Invitation for Public Comment – Proposed Amendment Council has received an application to amend the Traffic Management Plan for the Naracoopa sand mine to accommodate unscheduled changes to shipping services during the COVID-19 emergency. Prior to assessing the application, you are invited to submit your comments or views on the…
The Federal Government committed up to $5million from the Community Development Grants Program in 2019 to fund a King Island Hub, supporting local infrastructure development, boosting economic growth and improving local amenities and facilities. As part of its due diligence, Council has commissioned a feasibility study for the Hub, fully…
Council’s FY18/19 Annual Report is now open for inspection. Submissions on the report are invited from the community for discussion at the Annual General Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday 10 December at 5:00pm. Submissions can be made using the form below or in writing to be lodged with…
The draft report on a proposed King Island Recreation Plan has been submitted to Council by consultants, @leisure planners, for consideration and comment by the community. The consultants prepared the draft report on the basis of consultations with recreation stakeholders; workshops with the community and Council; and views expressed by…
Suggestions for the future of the Island, which will feed into Council’s Strategic Planning process were captured as part of Youth week activities, which culminated in the official launch of the skatepark at a Party in the Park. This proved to be a great way to see out the end…
The Tasmanian State Government granted $20,000 to Council to define the improvements needed to the Island’s telecommunications infrastructure. To this end, Steve Hogben from The Tech Project Group visited the Island last week to meet with key stakeholders and businesses. He will also be reviewing feedback submitted to Council through…
The King Island Waste Management Strategy 2019-2029 has been developed with a view to guiding you, other residents, businesses and Council to reduce, reuse, recycle and manage waste on the Island. The Strategy was prepared by a specialist waste management consultant, A.Prince Consulting. You can download the Strategy below or…
Council’s draft Annual Report is now open for inspection. Submissions on the report are invited from the community for discussion at the Annual General Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday 11 December at 5:00pm. Submissions can be made using the form below or in writing to be lodged with…
@leisure Planning have commenced conversation with representatives of King Island’s recreation and sports clubs, groups and facility operators in the development of a new Recreation Plan for the next 10 years. Open meetings were held on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 November in Grassy, Reekara and Currie, with over 90 attendees.
Where are we going? What are we creating? What are we protecting? What will be the legacy for the next generation? We are looking to you, our fellow community members to help set a defined direction for our future and held a Community Town Hall Meeting as a conversation starter,…