Battery Point pathway upgrade

We’re upgrading part of the popular pathway that follows the historic Battery Point foreshore.

We’re widening the pathway that passes AJ White Park and replacing the cobble pavers with a porous surface that lets rainwater pass through it and which will be safer to walk and ride on.

The pathway is increasingly popular with pedestrians and cyclists travelling to and from Hobart, and visitors drawn to the historic Battery Point precinct. 

But the narrow pathway is not wide enough to comfortably accommodate shared use by pedestrians and cyclists.

What to expect

Works are scheduled to start on Thursday 11 June 2026, and expected to take four weeks to complete, weather permitting.

Work will take place 7 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.

This section of the pathway will be closed during the project, but the foreshore pathway will remain open as an alternative route for cyclists and pedestrians.

For your safety please follow onsite signage and directions.

Why this project matters

This project is supported by a grant from the Tasmanian Government’s Better Active Transport in Greater Hobart Grant Program.

It will make this popular pathway safer and more enjoyable for pedestrians and cyclists, help improve the amenity of this important precinct and encourage more people to walk and ride as healthy modes of transport.

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