Current projects

Smarter Hobart Challenge

In June 2020 Council will launch a creative Digital Bus Shelter Design Competition, with $25,000 in prize money, for the community to bring forward their most innovative and  exciting ideas to help make waiting for the bus reliable, safe, accessible and socially connective.
Competition opens Monday 15 June and closes Monday 3 September, 11.59 pm AEST 2020.

Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre Redevelopment

The Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre is a very popular community facility but at almost 21 years old, it is due for significant redevelopment.

Elizabeth Street Retail Precinct Upgrade

The Elizabeth Street Retail Precinct Upgrade project will deliver improvements to pedestrian amenity and streetscape quality in Hobart’s ‘midtown’ area.

New Town Retail Precinct Upgrade

The City of Hobart is upgrading the New Town retail precinct to improve pedestrian infrastructure and create a more vibrant and accessible streetscape for traders and local residents.

South Hobart Retail Precinct Upgrade

The shopping precinct in Macquarie Street, South Hobart will be upgraded to provide vibrant social spaces for the local community and improved pedestrian crossings in Macquarie Street.

Salamanca Place Precinct Upgrade

The City of Hobart is upgrading the precinct connecting Salamanca Place to Hobart’s waterfront to give the area a fresh, contemporary feel and provide a high-quality, safe and accessible space for everyone.

Argyle Street Car Park Lift Upgrade

City of Hobart will be undertaking essential works to upgrade the main
lifts in Argyle Street Carpark.

Cascade strategic land review

The Cascade strategic land review is a joint project between Carlton & United Breweries, Cascade Brewery and the City of Hobart.

Public Toilet Strategy 2015–25 - project update

The City of Hobart Public Toilet Strategy outlines projects for the period to 2025. A number of projects have been completed, with further projects scheduled for the 2018-19 financial year.

Fern Tree Park Upgrade

Fern Tree Park is a key gateway to Hobart’s famous mountain, kunanyi/Mt Wellington.The City of Hobart is redeveloping the park as a truly modern gateway to Wellington Park for all visitors to enjoy.

Rose Garden Bridge

Rose Garden Bridge - the all-abilities bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Brooker Avenue - was built to advance Hobart’s pedestrian and cycling network, linking the city centre from Bathurst Street, across Brooker Avenue, to the Domain sporting and recreation facilities, as well as to the Glebe residential area.

The RICH (Re-Imagining City Hall) Hobart Project

Hobart City Hall is so much more than just a physical site for Hobartians. In order to realise its full community benefit, the City has engaged a group of consultants to develop creative and achievable approaches to maximise the frequency and diversity of its use.

Aberdeen Street Pedestrian Crossing

The City of Hobart will be constructing a new raised pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Aberdeen and Liverpool streets on the Queen's Domain.

North Hobart Precinct Place Vision, Access and Parking Plan

The City of Hobart is developing an integrated Place Vision and an Access and Parking Plan to guide the future delivery of better public amenity, access and parking in the Elizabeth Street retail and restaurant strip.

Fire trail upgrades

The City of Hobart is upgrading a number of critical fire trails in its bushland reserves throughout 2020.

Big Bend fire trail upgrade

The Big Bend fire trail on kunanyi/Mt Wellington will be closed to the public from Wednesday 9 December 2020 while a major upgrade of the fire trail is carried out.

Liverpool Street embankment improvements

Upgrading the stormwater and road infrastructure in Liverpool Street, West Hobart to ensure the stormwater system has greater capacity to cope during increased rainfall events and more extreme weather, and the potential risk of damage to properties and the roadway is reduced.

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