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2019 FEDERAL ELECTION STRATEGY 1. HUONVILLE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 11 PROPOSAL 1A): Development of a regional attraction and open space area on Council Open Space land adjacent to the Esplanade 11 PROPOSAL 1B): Relocation of Council depot, Huonville to Light Industrial land at Glen Road and infrastructure upgrades 14 PROPOSAL 1C): Improvements to the streetscape of Main Street, Huonville 15 PROPOSAL 1D): Construction of a Link Road, Huonville 16 Huon River, Franklin Image: Tourism Tasmania and Brendan Williams
Cover Image: Justin Hyde 2. UPGRADE OF COUNCIL BUILDINGS PROJECT 18 5. CYGNET TOWNSHIP PLAN PROJECT 27 7. TOURISM PROJECTS 35 A) Extension to the Huonville Childcare Centre 18 A) Franklin Evaporators 35 6. INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS 28 B) Redevelopment to the Dover Medical Centre 20 B) Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs 36 C) Expansion of Dover Old School Building 21 A) Arve Road 28 C) Iconic Walk 39 D) Improved Accessibility to Council Buildings 22 B) Bennetts Road 30 D) Augmented Reality 'Beacon’ Proposal 39 C) Narrows Road 30 E) Ida Bay Railway 40 3. FRANKLIN FORESHORE REDEVELOPMENT D) North Huon Road 30 PROJECT (STAGE 2) 23 E) Lune River Road 31 F) South Cape Road 31 4. SHARED WALKWAY PROJECT – FRANKLIN TO HUONVILLE 25 G) Mountain River Road/ Huon Highway Intersection, Grove 32 Image: Justin Hyde
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OVERVIEW
The Huon Valley Council has identified key areas in which the Council can work together with the Federal Government to achieve key priorities for the prosperity and amenity of the Huon Valley region.
RELATIONSHIPS PROJECT SUMMARY Council Projects (No. 1–6) • Council has identified 6 key • The relationship between Local • Most Projects include a number priority Council Projects. Government and the Federal of separate proposals. Government is of utmost importance. Each Project has been identified by Council • Importantly, the Projects also as a priority and is consistent with Council’s • This relationship is one based on compliment and support the other Strategic Plan 2015–2025. Each proposal is mutual trust, openness, honesty, Projects. This means there is the at a stage where they can be implemented respect and confidence. capacity for strong multiplier effects with the financial support that is sought. to be generated both locally and • Intergovernmental collaboration regionally from their implementation. Tourism Project (No. 7) is essential for achieving the best This will greatly assist the Council, outcomes for the public and the stakeholders and the community An advocacy-based Tourism Project is following Projects provide a further to address some of the pressing also included given the local and regional opportunity to do so. The Projects challenges that are now encountered importance of each of the proposals that enable both Local Government and from the recent bushfires and the make up this Project. Council is strongly the Federal Government to continue to economic, social and environmental advocating for financial support to be build upon the partnerships that have effects from the fires on the region. provided to these specific proposals given been established to ensure the best their importance in the region. outcomes for all members of the public. Image: Justin Hyde
3 1. HUONVILLE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
This Project includes four proposals: b) Relocation of the Council c) Streetscape improvements d) Construction of a new depot, Huonville to Light Main Street, Huonville road between Main Street and a) Development of a regional Industrial land at Glen Road Funding for completion of a Huonville Sale Street/Flood Road with key attraction open space area and infrastructure upgrades Streetscape Plan to identify improvements an upgrade to Flood Road on Council open space land at Funding to relocate the Council Depot to to the Huonville streetscape and to its Funding for the construction of a new road the Esplanade, Huonville Light Industrial zoned land at Glen Road visual amenity to enhance Huonville as the to link Main Street and Sale Street through Funding to develop a Huonville Esplanade including infrastructure upgrades. gateway to the Huon Valley. to Flood Road (‘Link Road’). The construction Key Attraction and Open Space Plan including costs require additional funding to current community consultation. Proposal outcomes Proposal outcomes allocated funding for this proposal. • Activation of Glen Road Light • Provision of a Huonville Proposal outcomes Industrial zoned land Streetscape Master Plan Proposal outcomes • Regional open space destination • Alternative use of Council depot land • Streetscape improvements • The Link Road is more cost effective for the Huon Valley • Glen Road and Glen Road bridge upgrade identified for implementation than prior proposals for direction • Improved visitor attraction • Upgrade of the Glen Road / • Enhance Huonville as the of traffic from the Esplanade and open space opportunities Huon Highway intersection gateway to the Huon Valley • Better route option to upgrading alongside the Esplanade • Generate employment • Generate employment Channel Highway (Esplanade) • Integration of area with the • Generate employment foreshore linked to other places Cost / estimate Cost / estimate • Improved traffic flow, safety • Generate employment $7.5 million $200,000 for the Management Plan and pedestrian amenity • Reduction of traffic flow in Main Street Cost / estimate Proposal status: Proposal status: and to roundabout at Huonville $250,000 for the detailed Planning Ready to proceed Ready to proceed • Aligns with community consultation expectations Proposal status: Ready to proceed Cost / estimate $15 million total cost. $7.5 million already secured from State Government.
Proposal status: Ready to proceed
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2. UPGRADE OF COUNCIL BUILDINGS PROJECT
Council buildings at Huonville, Cygnet, b) Construction of a new c) Expansion of Dover Old d) Improved accessibility to Franklin, and Dover require upgrading or Dover Medical Centre School Building Council buildings redevelopment. The buildings listed in Funding is required for a new Dover Medical Funding is required for the expansion of the Funding is required for alterations to section 2c) need alterations to make them Centre to provide more capacity for the Dover Old School Building to provide for improve accessibility to the Geeveston, more accessible to the public. provision of medical and other services. community need. Huonville and Cygnet Town Halls, and Franklin Palais. This Project has four proposals: Proposal outcomes Proposal outcomes Proposal outcomes a) Extension to the Huonville • New medical services building • Community have a commercial kitchen Childcare Centre to increase level of services • New meeting space • Improved accessibility to these buildings • New community space • Generate employment • Safer and more compliant Funding is required for an extension of the • Generate employment buildings for use by the public Childcare Centre to cater for the growing • Demand for additional facilities Cost / estimate • Generate employment demand for childcare facilities in Huonville is consistent with projections that reflects the population growth in the $2.4 million for high growth and growing Cost / estimate area. employment in the Health Services Proposal status $2 million Proposal outcomes: and Social Assistance sector Ready to proceed Proposal status • Increase childcare capacity at the centre Cost / estimate • Generate employment Ready to proceed $2.1 million • Demand for additional facilities is consistent with projections Proposal status: for high growth and growing employment in the Health Services Ready to proceed and Social Assistance sector
Cost / estimate $700,000
Proposal status: Ready to proceed
5 3. FRANKLIN 4. SHARED WALKWAY 5. CYGNET TOWNSHIP FORESHORE PROJECT – FRANKLIN PLAN PROJECT DEVELOPMENT TO HUONVILLE PROJECT
Franklin Foreshore Redevelopment Funding is required for the construction The Cygnet Township Plan Project outcomes Project (Stage 2) of the Shared Walkway Project for a walkway approved in 2010 by Council includes a Construction of the proposed Funding is required for the second stage between Franklin and Huonville. proposed circulation road to be located circulation road will: of the Franklin Foreshore Redevelopment parallel to Mary Street between Mary Street Proposal outcomes: • Enable diversion of some passing Project. and the Agnes Rivulet to improve • Completed walkway from traffic flow in Cygnet. traffic from Mary Street Proposal outcomes: Franklin to Huonville • Enable improvements for pedestrian The road was a key proposal put forward movement to be incorporated into the Improved amenity of the • Generate employment • in that plan to improve the traffic network design and layout of the proposal Franklin foreshore • Enhancing Franklin and Huonville in the centre of Cygnet by providing an • Generate employment from the Project Walkway linkages to Franklin as regional recreation destinations • alternative route for vehicles to use when • Improve pedestrian and cyclist foreshore/marina area will have community, business travelling through Cygnet, for example, amenity within this area Generate employment and tourism benefits • heavy vehicles. The land where the road • Enable part of Mary Street Development of the Huon Valley • Increased access to healthy • would be located is currently zoned for to be closed to traffic as a recreational destination lifestyle options future road use. • Provide alternative parking options • Increased access to healthy Cost / estimate: for delivery vehicles to use lifestyle options To activate the circulation road proposal Potentially reduce heavy vehicle $6.5 million • funding is required for: Cost / estimate: use on this section of Mary Street Project status: • Design documentation for the • Be located on land currently $700,000 zoned for future road use Ready to proceed layout of the new road Community consultation on the Project status: • Cost / estimate: Ready to proceed proposal to be undertaken • Following community consultation, for $250,000 a scope of works for the construction Project status: of the road to be finalised Ready to proceed
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6. INFRASTRUCTURE 7. TOURISM PROJECTS PROJECT
Upgrade to Council roads Upgrade to non-Council roads Council is advocating for consideration of a) Franklin Evaporators redevelopment The Council is seeking funding for upgrading The Council is advocating for financial funding support for tourism-based projects Council supports the Franklin Evaporators the Council roads listed below given their support to be available for specific road that are run by other agencies or private redevelopment as it will: importance to visitors, residents, the tourism upgrades on some roads it does not industry given the importance they have • Be a key development in the sector, and other regional sectors: manage. In some cases Council is advocating to the region and capacity to support other revitalisation of the Franklin foreshore for sections of roads to be upgraded, projects. A number of significant projects • Complement other Council proposals • Lune River Road; for example, a section of Arve Road not are identified in the following section of this for which funding is sought • Narrows Road; maintained by the Council, and new strategy that meet this criteria, however this • Deliver a key regional tourism • North Huon Road; intersections. list is not exhaustive and there are likely to • Mountain River Road and Huon be many other tourism-based projects run complex for the Huon Valley Highway intersection Upgrades are required for: by other agencies or private industry that • Provide much needed longer term • Glen Road/Huon Highway may also be worthy of consideration for accommodation capacity • Arve Road; intersection: Project 1 federal funding support. • Generate employment • Bennetts Road; • South Cape Road; • Mountain River Road and Huon Highway intersection • Glen Road/Huon Highway intersection: Project 1
7 b) Hastings Caves and Thermal c) Next Iconic Walk in the Huon Valley d) Augmented Reality Beacon proposal e) Ida Bay Railway Springs upgrade Council supports the Huon Valley being the The use of augmented reality technology The Ida Bay Railway site, rail and buildings Council supports the expansion and location of the next Iconic Walk destination in the tourism sector extends opportunities are a State Government owned heritage upgrade of the Hastings Caves and Thermal in Tasmania as this will: for the public to interact with tourism asset. The Ida Bay railway is currently not Springs facility as it will: places and features. As part of the broader operational as it requires urgent restoration. • Broaden the appeal of the Huon Tasmanian Visitor Engagement Strategy, Addressing the restoration of the railway • Broaden its appeal as a key Valley as a key tourism destination a proposal to deliver unique augmented and rolling stock is vital to the ongoing tourism destination • Attract more visitors to tourism reality experiences at key locations across operation of the site. • Attract more visitors to the site locations in the valley the Huon Valley is proposed with State and other Far South locations • Complement other Council proposals Government support that will: To support the attraction, the existing site • Complement other Council proposals for which funding is sought infrastructure and amenities, including cafe, for which funding is sought • Generate employment • Broaden the appeal of the Huon accommodation and picnic areas require • Generate employment Valley as a key tourism destination renewal and restorations to bring them up • Inform more people and visitors to date with modern visitor expectations about the history of these locations and to make them compliant with • Complement other Council proposals relevant regulations. for which funding is sought • Generate employment
Image: Tourism Tasmania and Nick Osborne Tasmania Tourism Image:
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1. HUONVILLE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
This Project has four funding proposals: PROPOSAL 1A): DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL a) Development of a regional key attraction and open space area; b) Council depot ATTRACTION AND OPEN SPACE AREA ON COUNCIL relocation and associated infrastructure OPEN SPACE LAND ADJACENT TO THE ESPLANADE upgrade; c) Huonville streetscape improvements; d) Construction of a Link Road, Huonville. Funding is sought for consultation to Currently even when visitors drive to Proposal description be undertaken and for preparation of a Huonville, approximately 37% pass The Council land is well suited for this detailed plan for Council Open Space land through the town without stopping to proposal as it is centrally located, near between Sale Street and the Esplanade visit or stay. Therefore, activating this the town centre with good connectivity to be developed as a regional open proposal for Huonville to develop as a key to Main Street. It is also close to the Visitor space attraction shown on the following regional destination, and activating other Centre, new and proposed residential plans. Previous Master Plan community complementary proposals that make up areas, the Huon River foreshore, Skinners consultation showed keen support for an this Project, will start addressing those Creek walking track. It is adjacent to other area in this location. challenges. Council land towards Flood Road that will complement its use as an open space More reasons to stop and visit Open space multi-purpose reserve and regional attraction. Huonville is approximately a 40 minute area for Huonville drive from Hobart, and approximately The creation of a regional attraction Proposal cost 60 minutes from the Hobart Airport. It is open space multi-purpose area in the $200,000 therefore located a comparable distance middle of Huonville with convenient Consultation and provision of a Huonville from Hobart and the airport to other well- parking and amenities will provide new Esplanade Open Space Plan. known locations in Southern Tasmania. reasons for visitors to stop and visit. The proposals that make up this Project Also, having a well-developed, safe open Proposal commencement will provide good reasons for more visitors space area which is connected to other The proposal is ready to proceed. to come to the Huon Valley. They will places by tracks and trails, will provide also provide strong incentives for other reasons for visitors to come to Huonville people to consider relocating to the valley for one or more days to use and enjoy which is important to the prosperity this area. Therefore, through provision of of the region. more community facilities, this proposal will generate more local business and investment, which will in turn provide significant regional benefits. Image: Justin Hyde
11 Relocation of the Council depot, Huonville to Light Industrial land at Glen Road and infrastructure upgrade to Glen Road and Huon Highway intersection
Town entrance. New signage and streetscape upgrade
Streetscape improvements Main Street, Huonville Construction of a new road between Main Street, Huonville and Sale Street/ Flood Road with an upgrade to Flood Road
Pedestrian connections through to open space
New key regional attraction recreational and open space destination for the public
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Proposal specifics Proposal outcomes This proposal is consistent with the Master Important outcomes from this proposal Plan which: will be: • Identified the expansion of passive • Provision of a Huonville recreational opportunities near the Esplanade Open Space Plan Huon River and, on the river, as a • Activation of a new regional key opportunity for Huonville; destination for the public • Recommends a plan be prepared for this • Creation of a regional key attraction for land for this development and for this Huonville that will have many benefits plan to take into account the Transport • Improved recreational opportunities Management Study for Huonville and alongside the Esplanade Ranelagh referred to in the Master Plan. • Potential for more business investment That study will consider diversion of in Huonville to be generated traffic away from the Esplanade (Channel • Opportunities for more commercial Highway) and creation of a ‘Link Road’ services (eg; hire of bikes and canoes) within Huonville: Project 1d) below; • Generate employment during the • Recommends all the proposed project and after it is implemented recreation area shown in plan zoned • Encouragement for visitors to stop and Open Space. Some of this land is spend time in Huonville and Ranelagh currently zoned General Business. • Liveability and healthy lifestyle outcomes • Integration and connection of the Open Space area with the river foreshore • Improved connectivity with other walking tracks and trails: eg, Project 4 • Potential for other community uses including events and markets • Complementary activities on other Council land that adjoins Flood Road • Reduction of through traffic will make the land adjacent to the Esplanade area more suitable for proposed recreational uses and make the bridge intersection safer
13 PROPOSAL 1B): RELOCATION OF COUNCIL DEPOT, b) Establishment of a new Proposal outcomes HUONVILLE TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LAND AT GLEN depot at Glen Road; This proposal will result in: ROAD AND INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES c) Decommissioning of the existing a) Establishment of a new Council depot and site rehabilitation works; depot at Glen Road that will provide: • For timely activation of the Glen An important reason for the relocation highway to cater for the additional heavy d) Infrastructure works that include: Road Light Industrial land of the Council depot to the Glen Road Light vehicle use. • Upgrade to Glen Road; • For clear long term investment in Industrial zoned land is to activate use of • Glen Road bridge upgrade; necessary infrastructure for heavy the Glen Road land for light industrial use. The State Highway is a high usage, high • Glen Road/Huon Highway upgrade. vehicle use of Glen Road and the Glen The relocation will also enable the Council volume and high speed highway, and This work will require State Government Road/Huon Highway intersection land on which the depot is located to be therefore the intersection needs upgrading involvement and include: • Support to current and fast growing developed for more suitable alternative uses. to make it safer for this reason. »» Provision of improved turning lanes commercial, residential and other for vehicles turning from Glen development in the area and region The Master Plan refers to the need for Importantly, the Light Industrial land is Road onto the highway, and from • An impetus for use of the light improvements to be made for heavy vehicles strategically important to the Huon Valley, the highway into Glen Road; industrial area by interested parties to access the Glen Road industrial area at for its growth and for the availability of »» Provision of public lighting. • Opportunities for industrial and Light Industrial zoned lots for longer term page 42 of that plan (SS1). commercial development industrial development. Proposal commencement • Employment opportunities during / after construction work on both sites Proposal cost estimate The proposal is ready to proceed. Proposal description (3 $7,500,000 b) Consideration of alternative use infrastructure components) Proposal specifics and development proposals for Funding is required by Council for : This funding proposal is to enable: The use of the land for light industry the current depot site that takes into account that it is located: • Relocation of the Council depot to a) Consultancy services: use is consistent with Council’s Strategic Plan 2015–2025, the Huon Valley Interim • Centrally, near the town centre with 119 Glen Road, Huonville; The engagement of a consultant is Planning Scheme 2015, Council’s Economic good connectivity to Main Street • Establishment of a new Council depot required for: site on the Light Industrial land; and Development Strategy 2015–2025, and • Next to the proposed regional • Upgrading of Glen Road as this road • Provision of design and specifications the Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use recreational area: Project 1a) connects the Light Industrial land to for the establishment of the new depot Strategy, Southern Tasmanian Industrial the Huon Highway and Ranelagh. at Glen Road, decommissioning Land Strategy (2011 SGS report and 2013 the existing depot at Huonville and SGS report). Activation of the Light Industrial land will for related infrastructure works; generate additional heavy vehicle use to and • Obtaining regulatory approvals for from the industrial land, there is a need to the works; upgrade Glen Road, the Glen Road bridge • Engagement of contractors for site works; and intersection of Glen Road with the • Other required transitional arrangements;
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c) Alternative use and development PROPOSAL 1C): IMPROVEMENTS TO THE of the current depot site STREETSCAPE OF MAIN STREET, HUONVILLE that will result in: • Further long term investment opportunities This proposal is for community consultation Proposal description Proposal outcomes • Short and long term to be undertaken and for preparation of a Funding is required for community This proposal will result in: employment opportunities Streetscape Plan for Huonville to set out consultation to be undertaken and for • A Huonville Streetscape Plan streetscape improvements to the town’s preparation of a Streetscape Plan for d) Improved community infrastructure: for implementation visual amenity and street layout. Huonville. • Improvements to the standard and • Increase pedestrian movement/ condition of Glen Road, Glen Road Implementation of a streetscape plan will walkability within the town bridge and the intersection will enhance the role of Huonville as the gateway Proposal cost: • Economic benefits as outlined in provide for a safer road network to the Huon Valley and will complement $200,000 the Master Plan (Appendix, p16) in the area, improve amenity and the outcomes of other Projects and provide • Potential to attract new visitors traffic flow and pedestrian safety more reasons for people to stop, visit and Provision of a Huonville Streetscape Plan. and businesses to Huonville • Short and long term employment stay in the area. • Enhance Huonville as the gateway to the Huon Valley opportunities for these works Proposal commencement Council depot location The Streetscape Plan includes Key • Generate employment during the Directions which recommend town The proposal is ready to proceed. proposal and after it is implemented entrance, streetscape and other town • Encouragement for visitors to stop presentation improvements. and spend time in Huonville Proposal specifics • Liveability and healthy The community indicated during community To improve the visual appeal, amenity, lifestyle outcomes consultation for preparation of the Master liveability and walkability of Huonville Plan improvements to the streetscape is an consistent with Council’s Strategic Plan important issue for Huonville. A summary 2015–2025, Council’s Economic Development of the community feedback is set out in the Strategy 2015–2025, Planning Scheme and Master Plan. the Master Plan.
15 PROPOSAL 1D): CONSTRUCTION Traffic generated by-residential Safety issues – Esplanade section of and commercial development the Channel Highway to intersection OF A LINK ROAD, HUONVILLE Larger scale residential subdivisions within Many drivers going to and from Cygnet to Huonville are being progressed and are Huonville use the current Channel Highway/ resulting in substantially more traffic Main Street intersection at the Huon River Funding for a road to link Main Street Population movements in the town. Also, there are Bridge. However, the bridge intersection and Sale Street through to Flood Road The population of Tasmania is growing an increasing number of visitors coming is not well aligned, creating line-of-sight to divert traffic around the town centre and this is reflected in the Huon Valley which to Huonville and on to other parts of the issues for motorists and is considered has been identified by Council as a very is experiencing strong population growth Huon Valley as Huonville is only a relatively unsatisfactory and at times unsafe. It is often important infrastructure priority (‘Link relative to many other Tasmanians local short drive from Hobart or from the airport. congested like the roundabout. Road’). An indicative route is shown on government areas with increased demand This has in turn increased the urgency for Another safety issue is that the vital Cygnet- Image 1 and page 26. for services and for improvements to construction of the Link Road to divert traffic Huonville highway link is impacted by community infrastructure to be made away from the Channel Highway section of The proposed Link Road will result in flooding as it is flood prone along the Huon (see further Master Plan extracts). the Esplanade. substantially better outcomes than previous River foreshore (Esplanade). traffic management options that have been Whilst the larger scale residential housing considered. The proposed new road will Community concerns developments within the town boundary Heavy vehicles and buses travelling in are being progressed and are providing a opposite directions can result in other safety also provide a link to parking areas near The number of vehicles that pass through major economic boost for the Huon region issues when they pass each other on the the proposed Esplanade recreational area: the main street of Huonville daily is similar in construction, and much-needed jobs, bridges due to the width of the bridges. Project 1a). to the number that travels through and addressing a chronic housing shortage, Campbell Town on the Midland Highway. The need for this proposal is a reflection there is a corresponding and pressing need An improved network is required to not The high traffic volume on Main Street of the increasing traffic generated from for an improved transport network within only service new residential and commercial creates problems for pedestrians attempting the increased population in the valley, the town. development within Huonville but also cater to cross that road, in effect dividing the from strong residential and commercial for traffic impacts of development elsewhere town, and also creates traffic flow problems development in Huonville, Ranelagh and in the valley on Huonville. for motorists. other parts of the Huon Valley. Proposal description The amount of traffic on Main Street and Infrastructure priority the vehicle congestion it generates in The need to upgrade the transport network Huonville, together with other traffic related to provide for a diversion of the Channel issues, are key issues of concern to the Highway traffic via Flood Road to the community. Traffic management concerns Huon Highway to address safety and traffic have been highlighted by the community congestion issues within Huonville is an over many years and were highlighted urgent issue. during consultation for the Master Plan. A summary of this community feedback is set out in the Master Plan.
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More cost effective solution Proposal specifics • Cut by a third more than 10,000 The ‘Link Road’ option is the most The proposal is consistent with Council’s vehicle traffic movements each day practicable solution as it: Strategic Plan 2015–2025, Council’s Economic from the Huonville Town Centre Development Strategy 2015–2025 and Master • Help flood-proof the vital Cygnet- • Negates the need to replace two Plan. This proposal will result in construction Huonville highway link which is Channel Highway (Esplanade) bridges of a new road through a greenfield prone to flooding along the Huon that are due for replacement; housing development site currently under River foreshore (Esplanade) • Is much more cost effective as a solution development between Sale Street and Main • Reduce the difficulties larger vehicles than both the previous Channel Highway Street with a connection to Main Street/ currently have when using the route bypass proposal and previous Huon River Huon Highway just north of the town centre, through to the Channel Highway/Huon Esplanade redevelopment proposal and and Flood Road upgrade. Highway intersection at the bridge can be achieved in a more timely manner; • Be a safer option and improve • Will have substantially better traffic flow, safety and amenity outcomes than previous proposals; Proposal outcomes/solutions • Provide opportunities for • Is compatible with the proposed The Link Road will: complementary commercial activities recreational proposal: Project 1a). • Provide opportunities for • Be a more cost effective solution to associated parking areas previous traffic management options Provide opportunities for improved Proposal cost: • • Provide a major economic and jobs access and parking for the bus transit Total project cost $15 million boost to the Huon Valley region area in Skinners Drive including • Facilitate redevelopment of the for park and ride services Although funding has been provided Huon River Esplanade area as a • Result in a new road in Huonville by the State Government ($7.5 million) regional recreation destination and upgrade to Flood Road funding is required for the completion of and complement other Projects the construction of the Link Road and • Improve the visual appeal, amenity, upgrade of Flood Road. liveability and walkability of Huonville • Provide opportunities for expansion of community services Proposal commencement • Divert many of the 3600 vehicles The proposal is ready to proceed. a day away from the current unsatisfactory Huon Bridge/ Channel Highway intersection
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A) EXTENSION TO Proposal description Proposal specifics The Council has long recognised the The proposal is consistent with THE HUONVILLE important role that the provision of high- Council’s Strategic Plan 2015–2025 and CHILDCARE CENTRE quality Children’s Services programs plays the Master Plan. Demand for additional in promoting and encouraging education facilities is consistent with projections Funding is required for the redevelopment and learning in the formative years of a for high growth and growing employment of 2 Heron Street, Huonville to a purpose person’s life. The provision of Children’s in the Health Services and Social built, modern and well-equipped Outside Services programs by the Council is based Assistance sector. School Hours Care facility to cater for the on the recognition of the important role growing demand for childcare facilities childcare plays in the economic and social The proposal will consist of: in Huonville that reflects the population wellbeing of the community. • Redevelopment and construction growth in the area. of a purpose-built, modern and With the growing number of families well-equipped Expanded Outside The Council currently owns and operates unable to be provided with childcare School Hours Care Program a number of child care programs to suit their needs and the projected • Expansion of Long Day Care program throughout the Huon Valley. The Centre increase in families as a result of major • The expansion of the Children’s at 91–93 Main Street, Huonville has been residential developments in the Huonville Services Program will create extra 70 owned by the Council since 2000. It is area over the next two years, the childcare places across all programs currently licensed for 115 places ranging expansion of the Outside School Hours and meet the current demand from 0–12 years of age. Care program to a vacant workshop at 2 Heron Street is required. This Proposal outcomes development will create extra 70 childcare • Expansion of Outside School Hours places across all programs and meet the Care by redeveloping 2 Heron Street current demand. to a purpose-built, modern and well- equipped Outside School Hours Care Proposal cost • Expansion of Long Day Care provision • Generate employment The cost of this proposal is approximately
$700,000. Council has secured funding of $200,000 towards this proposal and is seeking an investment of $500,000.
Proposal commencement This proposal is development ready once funding is obtained.
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19 This proposal will ensure adequate and The lack of existing infrastructure is suitable space to secure essential GP considered to be a barrier in the delivery services for the township whilst providing and future expansion of essential primary space for additional GPs and allied health health services and impacts negatively on professionals to deliver an extended range the sustainability of such services for local of health services, health promotion community members in this rural area. The and preventative activities. opportunity to relocate from an existing restricted space located within the local The current Centre space restriction reduces aged care facility will enable the aged care B) REDEVELOPMENT the capacity to accommodate the number facility to expand aged care services. TO THE DOVER of medical student clinical placements available from the University of Tasmania. The new facility will consist of three MEDICAL CENTRE General Practice Training Tasmania is the General Practitioner consulting rooms with Regional Training Organisation in Tasmania one room dedicated for Registrars, three Funding is required for the construction for Australian General Practice training and allied health / medical student training of a purpose-built facility located adjacent although being accredited to supervise consultant rooms, a multi-use community to the existing medical centre lease area and Registrars, unfortunately due to space room for education, training and group closely situated to aged care, independent limitations the practice is limited to offering sessions, a dedicated treatment room with living, early learning and care and other full time placement. Currently providers ambulance bay and sufficient space for community buildings located at 17 share space or use rooms which are not set patients, staff and allied health and visiting Chapman Avenue, Dover. up for clinical use. specialists.
Proposal description By increasing the space available, the facility The Council’s current General Practitioners will assist in attracting allied health providers are experienced and have an interest in The Dover Medical Centre is the such as dieticians and exercise physiologists teaching students and supervising Registrars southernmost general practice in Australia and retain allied health providers such as and can see the numerous benefits of a and is the only general practice in the psychology services, podiatry, nurse led foot purpose-built facility to strengthen the township. The existing infrastructure leased care, physiotherapy and diabetes educators. viability of the practice whilst increasing for the Dover Medical Centre severely limits Space for services offered by the South East teaching and training opportunities for; the ability to provide a comprehensive range Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation will also health practitioners including medical, of allied health services simply due to the be available. The total area of the proposed allied health professionals, nursing, lack of space and facilities available. works is approximately 335m2. Aboriginal health practitioners and trainee doctors expected as a result of the new infrastructure.
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A meeting/training room will provide Proposal specifics C) EXPANSION OF Proposal cost space for case conferences and clinical The proposal will consist of: The cost of this proposal is approximately meetings, whilst providing a dedicated DOVER OLD SCHOOL Redevelopment and construction $2.4 million including car park space for regular training sessions with the • of a purpose-built, modern and well- BUILDING improvements. General Practitioners and the Emergency equipped facility located adjacent Medical Education and Training Hub from to the existing medical centre lease Funding is required for the redevelopment Proposal specifies the Royal Hobart Hospital. and expansion of the Dover Old School area and closely situated to aged care, The proposal will consist of: Building located at 6987 Huon Highway, The provision of adequate space for independent living, early learning and care, and other community buildings Dover. • Redevelopment and expansion of tele-health will ensure a greater number the current Old School Building to a of patients can be managed locally by • Dedicated rooms for allied health, medical student training Proposal description larger community room for functions General Practitioners in consultation with and events. and consult rooms The Dover Old School Building is currently public specialist services at the Royal Hobart • Commercial kitchen. • A multi-use community room for home to the Dover Online Centre, Bush Hospital and private Practitioners, alleviating • Dedicated areas for the current tenants education, training and group sessions Telegraph and Esperance Living History the need for un-well patients to travel out Dover Online Centre, Bush Telegraph of the area. with external access enabling after Museum. hours use and Esperance Living History Museum. • Introduction of an Information Hub. The inclusion of the multi-use/community Recent community engagement indicated • Creation of a large gallery space room in which group education, health Proposal outcomes the community desire for a community hall • Outcomes information sessions as well as group A purpose built facility will facilitate or centre. Dover is a small coastal settlement • A purpose built facility to meet the sessions can be facilitated by visiting allied community health improvement by: with a population of 486. The town does not have a large community centre. There are needs of the Dover Community health professionals and organisations will • Retention and recruitment of many small meeting places throughout the and surrounds. extend service delivery and address unmet additional General Practitioners town that accommodate 20-25 people, but • Generate employment through healthcare needs in the community. • Provision of a dedicated space and a facility for a community meeting, the creation of a Community Hub, expansion of practice nurse hours celebration or event with a commercial housing information services Proposal cost • Expanding and attracting allied health kitchen is required. and visitor experiences. The cost of this proposal is approximately professionals to the rural community • Providing an area that can be used $2.1 million. Council has secured funding • Providing a meeting/training space for for community events, celebrations of $200,000 towards this proposal and is the community and health professionals and meetings. seeking an investment of $1.9 million. for health and wellbeing initiatives, • Dedicated Art Gallery meetings and training sessions space for exhibitions. • Increasing the availability and Proposal commencement range of privately insurable health This proposal is development ready once services available locally funding is obtained. • Providing an areas for group training and exercise programs • Enabling and encouraging the training of registrars and medical students • Generate employment 21 D) IMPROVED ACCESSIBILITY TO COUNCIL BUILDINGS
Funding is required for alterations to improve accessibility to these buildings.
The proposals are ready to proceed on confirmation of funding.
They will result in: • Improved access to the buildings for people with a disability • Safer and more compliant buildings for use by the public • Generate employment • People will be able to move around the building independently, with ease and dignity • Building safety in the case of emergency
Project costs
Cygnet Town Hall $300,000 Installation of a lift to enable use of upstairs supper room. Franklin Palais $250,000 Installation of a lift to enable use of upstairs supper room. Geeveston Town Hall $150,000 Installation of a lift to the upstairs Art Gallery and Meeting room. Huonville Town Hall $350,000 New toilets / Change room for theatre group with the inclusion of downstairs kitchenette to allow the area to be self-contained for events.
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3. FRANKLIN FORESHORE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (STAGE 2)
This project is for the development of a • Providing pedestrian pathway • Generate employment marina precinct at the gateway to Franklin linkages connecting the southern • Further develop the Huon Valley which is located between the Rowing end of the Franklin Foreshore to the as a recreational destination Club and the Wooden Boat Centre. existing walking track located to the • Increase access to healthy north of town – with eventual linkage lifestyle options via the Franklin Foreshore Shared • On completion provide pedestrian Project description Pathway to Huonville (Project 4) pathway linkages connecting the The proposed development will southern end of the Franklin Foreshore enhance the public amenity of the to the existing walking track located to Project cost surrounds and enable this highly valued the north of town and via the Franklin waterfront to be accessible to the $700,000 Foreshore Shared Pathway community whilst also catering for tourist to Huonville (Project 4). visitations and enhancing economic Project commencement: potential for the area. This proposal is development ready Council is currently working on Stage 1 of once funding is obtained for this stage. the development which includes: • Detailed geotechnical Project outcomes site investigation This proposal will: • Preparation of structural drawings for stabilising the foreshore bank • Retain the character of Franklin • Construction of a wharf suitable as a regional residential town for berthing commercial vessels with a working water front • Formalising areas to be used for • Improve and restore the historic shared pedestrian and vehicle access connections between the town and • Linkages to walking tracks its foreshore precinct • Construction of a kayak platform • Strengthen and promote pedestrian linkages between the different Funding is sought to complete Stage 2 precincts within the town of the development which will include: • Improve traffic management • Improve the amenity of • Works for improving the area off the Franklin foreshore the Huon Highway and in front of • Provide for walkway linkages to the Wooden Boat Centre for use Franklin foreshore/marina area
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4. SHARED WALKWAY PROJECT – FRANKLIN TO HUONVILLE
The Huonville to Franklin Foreshore Feasibility Study It will also provide opportunities for Proposal specifics Shared Pathway will be constructed from A detailed Feasibility Study being interpretation of the cultural heritage of The proposal is consistent with Coolstore Road in Huonville, covering a undertaken will provide advice and the area. It is ideally suited to day trips Council’s Strategic Plan 2015–2025, distance of 7.5km (15km return) along the information on the project to Council from Hobart and opens up a range of Council’s Economic Development Strategy Huon River riverbank through to Franklin including: opportunities for direct employment 2015–2025, Huon Valley Walking Track finishing at the Wooden Boat School. through the establishment of small Strategy 2007 and other Council plans • Estimated construction and ongoing businesses such as canoe and bike hire and strategies. At present there are only a few fairly maintenance costs of the pathway operations or coffee outlets. small areas of public access to the river • Identify community health and bank which means that this beautiful wellbeing benefits from the project Employment opportunities will also be Proposal outcomes natural asset is under utilised by residents • Identify social and economic benefits created during the construction phase This proposal will: and under appreciated by visitors to our to the community from the pathway of the project. region. The construction of this walkway • Advise on technical, engineering, • Provide for a completed walkway will therefore provide an important planning and regulatory approval between Franklin and Huonville Project description passive recreational link between Franklin requirements for its construction • Enhance Franklin and Huonville as and Huonville. The multi-use pathway will be 7.5km regional recreation destinations Importantly based on information (15km return) and constructed along the • Provide for important community, The Master Plan identified the expansion received during the preparation of riverbank from Franklin to Huonville and business and tourism benefits of passive recreational opportunities near the Feasibility Study by Council, the will be largely contained within the Crown • Increase access to healthy lifestyle the Huon River as key opportunities for outcomes of the study will fully support Land foreshore reserve beside the Huon options by promoting physical activity Huonville. its construction. River. It will be constructed so that it will • Highlight individual and family have accessibility features for use participation in active outdoor by people with a disability. pursuits and activities Community support Economic benefits • Provide numerous benefits This proposal has broad community There are broad economic benefits As a shared pathway it will be for walkers to the Huon Valley both to support it was identified as a priority which would arise from the development and cyclists. tourism and local residents at the Huon Valley 2020 Future Search of this pathway. It has the potential to • Generate employment during and Conference conducted in December 2007. attract numerous visitors each year and after it is completed including Proposal cost has good synergies with other tourist opportunities through establishment It is recognised that having a picturesque, activities in the area. This proposal $6.5 million of small businesses such as canoe accessible and safe shared use pathway capitalises on the beauty of the Huon and bike hire operations will benefit residents and attract visitors River and has the potential to become a Proposal commencement • Provide opportunities for to the Huon Valley, and enhance the significant walk for the region. interpretation of the display of the This proposal is development ready once standing of the Huon Valley in terms of history of Franklin and Aboriginal funding is obtained. promoting physical activity, highlighting and cultural heritage of the area family participation in active outdoor • Complement other Projects pursuits including walking cycling and • Align with increased interest kayaking. and participation in passive recreational activities 25 26 2019 FEDERAL ELECTION STRATEGY
5. CYGNET TOWNSHIP PLAN PROJECT
The Cygnet Township Plan approved in Proposal cost / estimate: Project outcomes 2010 by Council includes a proposed $250,000 Construction of the proposed circulation road to be located parallel to circulation road will: Mary Street between Mary Street and the Agnes Rivulet. Project commencement • Activate another part of the The project will commence on Cygnet Township Plan confirmation of funding. • Enable diversion of some passing Project description traffic from Mary Street The road is a key proposal put forward • Potentially reduce heavy vehicle in the Cygnet Township Plan to improve Project specifics use on this section of Mary Street the traffic network in the centre of The proposal will activate part of the • Generate employment Cygnet by providing an alternative route Cygnet Township Plan. It is consistent with • Improve pedestrian and cyclist for heavy vehicles and other vehicles Council’s Strategic Plan 2015–2025. amenity within this area travelling through this part of Cygnet. • For events, enable part of Mary Street to be closed to traffic • Enable improvements for pedestrian Zoning movement to be incorporated into A Planning Scheme zone has previously the design and layout of the proposal been incorporated into the scheme that • Provide additional parking spaces zones the land where the circulation road for delivery vehicles to use, will be located. because instead of parking on Mary Street when deliveries are made, the design of the circulation Funding road will incorporate alternative To activate the circulation road proposal delivery vehicle parking spaces funding is required for: • Be located on land currently zoned • Design documentation for the layout for Future Road Corridor of the new road to be prepared • Community consultation on the proposal to be undertaken • Following community consultation, for a scope of works for the construction of the road to be finalised
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Major Tourist Routes Road users A) ARVE ROAD Proposal commencement and Significant Roads It is important that this funding proposal Construction works can commence The following roads in the Huon is considered from the perspective of Arve Road is located 30 kilometres south following the completion of design and Valley provide access to major tourist visitors and the word of mouth referrals of Huonville and provides the primary administration requirements. destinations, important locations and they can pass on for the region. This is access to the major tourist attraction, industries are therefore very important because upgraded road infrastructure Tahune Airwalk and also to Hartz Proposal specifics to the Huon Valley. will result in improved driving conditions, Mountains. more visitors to the region and better The proposal is consistent with Council’s visitor experiences by these roads being This road is narrow and winds around Strategic Plan 2015–2025, Council’s Upgrades to roads more ‘user friendly’. Upgraded road undulating terrain. It carries a significant Economic Development Strategy 2015–2020 Funding to upgrade roads to major infrastructure on these routes will provide amount of traffic including heavy traffic and infrastructure plans. Given the change tourist destinations and other important for safer driving conditions as unsealed from the Southwood mill and from in the nature of the use of this road over locations in the Huon Valley is very roads can present safety challenges for plantations (High Productivity Vehicles). time, and its key role in tourism and important to tourism, other businesses drivers not experienced with driving industry, funding is needed to ensure that in the region and the community. under these conditions. it is upgraded to meet the expectations of Council’s Economic Development Strategy Proposal description tourists, residents and business operators 2015–2020 strongly supports further The current road alignment and as a main tourist route. upgrading and maintenance of these Limitations affecting construction does not suit the volume and roads so they better meet contemporary business activity type of traffic and it is therefore suffering Proposal outcomes standards and are made more accessible Visitors hiring cars are often restricted increased wear and tear. Reconstruction throughout the year. as to the type of roads they can travel of 1kilometres of the road is required • Improved road safety through on as hiring limitations may apply to including stablisation, realignment, and upgraded infrastructure Although not all of these are Council use of hire vehicles on gravel roads. This reshaping to increase road safety to • Increased accessibility to major owned roads, Council strongly advocates means that key attractions in the Huon meet current standards. tourist attractions and industries for funding for their upgrade and Valley accessed via gravel roads such as • Increased business activity maintenance because of their importance. Hastings Caves and Thermal Pools, Ida and employment These (non-Council) roads include: Bay Railway, as well as other Far South Proposal cost part of Arve Road; Bennetts Road; attractions are not visited, or visited as $1.6 million The Huon Highway Corridor Study, a Huon Highway/Mountain River Road much as they could be, because of these 2012 State Government report, noted intersection; Glen Road/Huon Highway limitations. This issue is noted in a 2012 community responses in the study. intersection: Project 1. Council advocates State Government report. In reference to the Tahune Airwalk upgrading of Lune River Road and the and visitor numbers at the time the South Cape Road for vehicles travelling report states: further south.
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29 B) BENNETTS ROAD C) NARROWS ROAD Proposal specifics D) NORTH HUON ROAD The proposal is consistent with Council’s From Arve Road, Bennetts Road joins This road is a vital transport link for the Strategic Plan 2015–2025, Council’s Economic This road provides an important transport Esperance River Road to provide a aquaculture industry sector. It is located 50 Development Strategy 2015–2020 and link to Huonville through Judbury for the connection through to Hasting Caves, kilometres south of Huonville at Strathblane. infrastructure plans. tourism, aquaculture and timber industry Strathblane, Dover, Southport and the Vehicles that use this road include long sectors. Located on the northern side of Far South. heavy vehicles. Proposal outcomes the Huon River it runs parallel to Glen Huon Road to the south of the river. The road is a narrow and winding road and • Improved road safety Proposal description passes through undulating terrain. The • Improved road network through Council is currently solely responsible for Council is advocating for Bennetts Road road has a history of vehicle accidents and upgraded infrastructure maintaining the road from the Judbury to be upgraded to a better standard so fatalities. It is 5.kilometres in length with an • Upgraded infrastructure intersection to Ranelagh (10.273 kilometres it can become another route to access unsealed section of 3.133 kilometres. • Increased accessibility to industry, in length). It is a winding road consisting major tourist destinations and other increased business activity of gravel and sealed sections that need attractions in the region. and employment upgrading to meet the demands of Proposal description increased residential and commercial Reconstruction of the road is required development in that area, and through Proposal specifics including stablisation, widening, sealing, traffic that is generating more use The proposal is consistent with Council’s realignment, drainage works and installation of the road. Strategic Plan 2015–2025, Council’s Economic of guard rails to meet current standards. Development Strategy 2015–2020 and infrastructure plans. Emergency management Proposal cost The road forms part of an alternative route $3.5 million if the Huon River bridge is not available to Proposal outcomes be used by vehicles due to bushfire, flood • Improved road network through or another emergency issue. Therefore, it Proposal commencement upgraded infrastructure for tourists is essential the road is therefore in a good and residents and for business Construction works can commence condition (risk management issue). and industry sector use following the completion of design and • Increased accessibility to significant administration requirements. tourist destinations and locations Infrastructure limitations • Improved road safety Although the road can be considered • Increased business activity essential infrastructure for the above and employment reasons, it has limitations which reflect the • Upgraded infrastructure to complement standard of its infrastructure. This includes other Project outcomes that it is load limited to 20t and has a single lane bridge, so that only one vehicle at a time can use the bridge. 30 2019 FEDERAL ELECTION STRATEGY
Proposal description Proposal outcomes E) LUNE RIVER ROAD Proposal cost estimate: • Alternative emergency management $2.5 million North Huon Road and bridge route in better condition that Council advocates for upgrades to this The unsealed section of this road is 4.71 can cater for heavy vehicles road to improve access to the Far South Proposal commencement kilometres. This section of road requires: and increasing vehicle use including Ida Bay Railway. • Improved road safety through On completion of the design and • Realigning, reshaping, upgraded infrastructure This road needs upgrading to a better construction specifications. widening and sealing • Increased accessibility to tourist standard for tourists, residents and business • Installation of new drainage attractions and industries operators and industry to use so they have works and guard rails Proposal specifics • Increased business activity improved access to key tourist destinations • Replacement of the single lane and employment and other locations in this area of the Far The proposal is consistent with Council’s bridge with a dual lane bridge • Upgraded infrastructure will South. Strategic Plan 2015–2025, Council’s Economic complement other Project outcome Development Strategy 2015–2020 and Proposal cost infrastructure plans. $6 million (including bridge upgrade) F) SOUTH CAPE ROAD Proposal outcomes for Lune River The South Cape Road is located 80 Road and South Cape Road Proposal commencement kilometres from Huonville and is the Upgrading the roads will: Construction works can commence main route to this part of the Far South following the completion of design and of the Huon Valley. • Improve the Far South road infrastructure administration requirements. for tourists and residents and for business and industry sector use Proposal description • Increase accessibility to significant Proposal specifics Council advocates for this road to be tourist destinations and locations The proposal is consistent with Council’s upgraded to a better standard for tourists, • Improve road safety Strategic Plan 2015–2025, Council’s Economic residents and business operators and • Increase business activity and Development Strategy 2015–2020 and industry to use so they have improved generate employment infrastructure plans. access to tourist destinations, other • Complement tourism proposals attractions and locations in this area of the Far South.
Upgrading sections of this road would include road realignment, reshaping and widening and road drainage works.
31 G) MOUNTAIN Consideration should be given to the Proposal commencement inclusion of long term parking for Constriction following completion of RIVER ROAD/ commuters following consultation with community consultation, design and HUON HIGHWAY surrounding land owners. construction specifications and regulatory approvals. INTERSECTION, The proposal is a clear investment in GROVE infrastructure which will assist in addressing the vehicle and pedestrian safety issues, at Proposal specifics Located 10 kilometres north of Huonville, the same time supporting the current and The proposal is consistent with Council’s the Huon Highway and Mountain River Road fast growing economic development of Strategic Plan 2015–2025, Council’s Economic intersection is a four way intersection which the area and region. Development Strategy 2015–2020 and poses a risk to vehicles and pedestrians as infrastructure plans. vehicles attempt to merge with vehicles Proposal description travelling at high speed on a high volume, high speed State Highway. This proposal will reduce the high risk at Proposal outcomes the Huon Highway and Mountain River • A safe road and pedestrian environment This intersection has very similar safety Road intersection. • Reduce a high risk road and pedestrian and volume aspects to the – Summerleas interchange to a lower risk The proposal requires provision for Road Interchange prior to its upgrade. • Provide facilities for structured parking, community consultation, completion of The intersection is located in a growing drop off and bus interchange areas design and construction specifications and residential area. • Improved capacity to cater construction works. There are a number of for the increasing use of the possible technical solutions for the proposal Near the intersection are informal school highway in this location with the total cost dependent on the and public bus stops, a shop and fuel station. Children need to use school buses near this option selected. busy intersection on school days.
In addition to being a high usage, high Proposal cost estimate volume and high speed State Highway, $2.5 million the intersection has a range of conflicting features. The intersection lacks: • Adequate turning lanes • Deceleration and acceleration lanes • Designated bus interchange areas • Public Lighting • Safe pedestrian crossing • Structured parking for commuters South Photography Image: Far
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7. TOURISM PROJECTS
A) FRANKLIN The Franklin Foreshore Master Plan This accommodation supply analysis Proposal specifics demonstrates how the Franklin highlighted a shortage in 4 star and above The proposal is consistent with Council’s EVAPORATORS Evaporators re-development is integral to accommodation that can be booked for Strategic Plan 2015–2025 and Economic the foreshore re-development, extending larger groups, as well as a shortage of Development Strategy 2015–2020. The Council strongly advocates for the re- from the Huon Rowing Club to the conference facilities. The scale and design mixed use development has been development of the Franklin Evaporators Wooden Boat Centre. The re-development of the Franklin Evaporators will lend it to architecturally designed and targets a as it will be a key development in the of the foreshore forms part of a broader the 4 to 4.5- star self-drive markets and category of accommodation that has revitalisation of the 'Franklin Foreshore'. strategic plan to link Franklin to Huonville provide a facility for functions and events. been identified as a gap in the tourism/ The re-development of the site will as part of the Shared Pathway Project. visitor accommodation market. The By addressing the need for this scale contribute to the inherent life and development sensitively adapts the These projects combined will contribute of accommodation, more visitors will character of the town which is embraced existing shed buildings in a way that towards a thriving activity hub with a have the opportunity to stay for longer, by the community, whilst providing a reveals the history and stories of the site. range of economic, environmental and enabling them to visit more tourist feasible commercial re-use of the land. The development will provide for: community benefits. attractions and locations. Likewise, by It will bridge a gap in our current delivering these accommodation services, • 22 suite hotel with each room market for hotel style accommodation The Evaporator Sheds re-development the development will broaden the range overlooking the Huon River and conference facilities. Overall, the has been noted in the Accommodation of visitors that will come to the Huon • Commercial tenancies development in conjunction with Supply Analysis study prepared by TRC Valley. • Micro-brewery that will include the foreshore re-development would Tourism Pty Ltd and MCa for the Office a bar and lounge with capacity transform the site into an active of the Coordinator-General (Tasmanian Overall the project will strengthen the for 30 to 40 patrons riverfront precinct. Government) released in October 2018, as local economy and revitalise Franklin as an • Cafe with space for up to 80 a key development that will influence the activity hub and as a place to visit. patrons with potential for use market in terms of demand and supply. as a conference facility Proposal description The study states: Centrally located in the Huon Valley lies Proposal commencement "The 22-suite hotel will be a significant Franklin's old apple evaporator shed, Council strongly advocates Federal Rowing Museum and boost to the regional accommodation once a mainstay of industry which has not Government support be provided for this history display space portfolio sitting on the water's edge on the been operational since the early 2000's. important project. The project is integral to, and will Huon River. Its proximity to the tourism A development approval for a mixed-use complement the Shared Pathway Project infrastructure in Franklin, and Huonville as development, re-using and adapting between Franklin and Huonville. This well as the gateway to the south provides a the existing buildings, was approved by pathway will have accessible features and strong location." Council in 2016. will bring numerous benefits to the Huon Valley, both to tourists and local residents. Likewise, the expansion of the marina will enhance economic benefits and activities of the area and region.
35 Proposal outcomes B) HASTINGS CAVES one of the largest dolomite caves in the Proposal specifics The proposal will deliver a key tourism southern hemisphere. The proposal is consistent with Council’s complex in the Huon Valley that will: AND THERMAL Strategic Plan 2015–2025 and Economic However, due to a combination of SPRINGS Development Strategy 2015–2020. • Provide high quality visitor constraints, in particular its distance from accommodation and conference facilities high visitation areas and proximity to Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs is To support the Tasmanian Government, • Promote and recognise the history Hobart, the site is restricted in reaching located approximately 90 minutes south through its Parks and Wildlife Service to of the site and building fabric its full market potential. of Hobart. develop a Master Plan for the rejuvenation of • Revitalise the Franklin foreshore its Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs site. There is scope to expand and revitalise the • Enhance wooden boat Council advocates for further development Specifics for this proposal will be determined sites’ buildings, pool and visitor amenities interests and activities and expansion of the Hastings Caves and by the relevant agencies. to bring them up to date with modern • Provide an integral part of re- Thermal Springs to broaden its appeal to visitor expectations. Addressing the scope development of the precinct attract more visitors to the Far South. The of redevelopment of the site through a • Complement the shared Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs is Proposal outcomes Master Plan is supported. pathway link to Huonville a major tourist attraction in Huon Valley Renewal and expansion of the Hastings • Complement other Council proposals Caves and Thermal Springs through attracting approximately 46,000 visitors per Council has acknowledged greater capacity for which funding is sought activation of this proposal will: year, making it second to the region’s major for marketing the Hastings Cave experience • Deliver a key regional tourism drawcard, Tahune Adventures. complex for the Huon Valley and is contributing funding towards an • Provide for redevelopment augmented reality installation for its of a key tourism site • Generate employment Council strongly supports development promotion. This installation will focus on Attract more visitors to the site of a Master Plan for the Hastings Cave and • attracting local visitors to the caves as well and other Far South locations Thermal Springs redevelopment work as link in with other augmented reality Broaden appeal of the site as for this purpose. The Master Plan would • installations across Tasmania to attract a key tourism destination consider a range of different development interstate and international visitors (see Generate investment and employment opportunities in and around the Hastings • further proposal below). Encourage visitors to stay Caves State Reserve area to provide a • longer in the Huon Valley framework for further expansion. • Provide for additional tourism Proposal commencement related services Proposal description Council strongly advocates funding be • Provide greater marketing potential provided for further development and The site is located on State Reserve land and exposure for the region expansion of the Hastings Caves and and provides a variety of experiences, from • Complement other Council proposals Thermal Springs, and for a Master Plan relaxing in the warm waters of a thermal to guide that redevelopment, so this spring pool, walking in the rich forests of redevelopment can occur as soon as the reserve and providing opportunities practicable. for guided tours through Newdegate Cave, Image: Far South Photography Image: Far
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C) ICONIC WALK Having an Iconic Walk will provide for a Proposal specifics D) AUGMENTED range of new interesting experiences for The proposal is consistent with Council’s visitors and others such as the opportunity REALITY 'BEACON’ Council advocates for the Huon Valley to be Strategic Plan 2015–2025 and Economic to learn more about: selected as the next Iconic Walk destination. Development Strategy 2015–2020. In PROPOSAL An Iconic Walk in the Huon Valley would • The history of the region, Aboriginal accordance with Parks and Wildlife's Strategic be a walking experience that is the envy of and European cultural heritage Plan 2018–2021, an Iconic Walk in the Huon Augmented Reality is an emerging and the world. For this to occur infrastructure • Current and former industries Valley aligns with the Strategic Plan Goal adaptive technology being used in the support for this proposal is necessary. such as whaling, fishing, boat 1 of that plan by providing 'inspiring and tourism sector and other sectors to enhance building, mining and forestry enjoyable experiences for visitors'. tourism visitor experiences, branding and to The Huon Valley has many varied landscapes • Stories and the history of explorers, generate interest and customer referrals. that are important locations that contribute sealers, convicts and early settlers Project outcomes positively to Tasmania's long term tourism • Flora collected by French and English • Deliver additional eco-tourism Proposal description future. Submissions were put forward as scientists in the 18th and19th centuries services to the region This proposal is for Augmented Reality part of the State Government's Expression of • White bellied sea eagles, hooded • Enhance tourism activities and (AR) installations at key locations in the Huon Interest for potential sites that could become plovers, wedge tailed eagles, burrowing visitor experiences in the region Valley as part of the broader Tasmanian the next multi-day Iconic Walk destination. crayfish, live-bearing sea stars, • Provide more healthy recreation Visitor Engagement Strategy. Tasmanian devils, wallabies, echidnas, and wellbeing opportunities Proposal description whales, seals and many others. for the community A Tasmanian developer has provided a The Huon Valley is home to beautiful proposal to deliver unique AR experiences and largely undisturbed landscapes and Proposal cost at key locations across the valley. With the seascapes, Aboriginal and European cultural New infrastructure to support this proposal assistance of State Government, the first of heritage, and Tasmanian Wilderness World is estimated to be upwards of $20 million these installations will be launched at the Heritage Areas. The Huon Valley region which has been committed by the State Geeveston Visitor Centre. has a point of difference due to its unique Government. rainforest, dry forest and button grass plains The AR installations proposed in the Huon and lakes. The area is also located only an Valley are currently as follows: Proposal commencement hour from the Hobart Airport. • An installation highlighting European Council is strongly advocating for the Huon arrival to Recherché Bay in February The region offers all of the natural key Valley to be selected as the next Iconic Walk 1793. The installation will capture a factors for key walking experiences. The destination as soon as practicable. number of scenes such as the hearth Iconic Walk proposal would suit this form group, the arrival of the French and of environmentally sensitive tourism in the the British explorers. The location of Huon Valley region, and give visitors the the installations will leverage off the opportunity to engage and experience the unique scene-scapes and cultural landscape of the region more. fabric that defines Recherché Bay.
39 • An installation located on a site adjacent Proposal outcomes E) IDA BAY RAILWAY Proposal description to the Cockle Creek Road. It will be an • Boost the economy by attracting The Ida Bay Railway site, rail and buildings historical re-creation of the scientific base more visitors to strategic locations The Ida Bay Railway site is located in are a State Government owned heritage at Bennetts Point showcasing its global • Promote destination tourism Southern Tasmania. The railway was asset. The Ida Bay railway is currently not significance today from a historical, • Referrals through word of historically used to cart limestone from a operational as it requires urgent restoration. ecological and cultural perspective. The mouth and social media quarry above Ida Bay to a jetty at Deep Hole, Addressing the restoration of the railway installation will be located on the bank • Branding and identity benefits Southport. The railway track runs through and rolling stock is vital to the ongoing opposite the original base location. • Enhance visitor experiences bushland and across buttongrass plains operation of the site. • An installation located near the present through historical learnings from the Ida Bay station and along the banks day Cygnet Sailing Club that will be of Ida Bay and Lune River Estuary. When To support the attraction, the existing site an historical re-creation of Wilson the historical use of the railway ceased, the infrastructure and amenities, including cafe, and Sons original boat yard to give State Government purchased the line and accommodation and picnic areas require homage to their unique craftsmanship. leases it out to private operators as a tourist renewal and restorations to bring them up The marrying of craftsmanship, experience. to date with modern visitor expectations engineering, innovative design and an and to make them compliant with intimate knowledge of the raw timber The Ida Bay Railway has operated in the relevant regulations. product has been passed down over past as one of Huon Valley’s key attractions, four generations of boat-builders. attracting numbers of up to 7,000 to 10,000 Proposal commencement each year. These numbers however, have Council strongly advocates funding Proposal cost: slowly been declining. The future of this significant heritage attraction is contingent be provided for the restoration and Up to $250,000 upon receiving the funds required to restore development of the Ida Bay site, so the railway infrastructure and building this redevelopment can occur as soon Funding of up to $250,000 is sought to as practicable. The restoration and complete the remaining projects. amenities so that the site continues to operate safely. redevelopment of the site are estimated to require $3 million to undertake Proposal commencement Council strongly supports the restoration of the required works. the railway infrastructure together with the Other AR projects are development ready redevelopment of the site to ensure the long once funding is obtained. term sustainability of a unique and heritage significant tourist experience.
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Proposal specifics Proposal outcomes Restoration and Renewal of the Ida Bay Site Track Restoration through activation of this proposal will: • The restoration of the railway track is paramount to the ongoing • Provide for redevelopment of operation of the Ida Bay Railway Site. a key tourism experience Urgent works are required to repair • Protect and preserve heritage values track damage and raise the overall and significance of the site standard of the existing track to meet • Attract more visitors to the site and Tasmanian Rail Safety requirements. other Far South locations Generate • Locomotive Restoration investment and employment • The repair and upgrade of the • Encourage visitors to stay rolling stock is required to ensure longer in the Huon Valley it meets relevant safety regulations and visitor expectations. • Existing site infrastructure and amenities • Rebuilding of the workshop and café is required to accommodate a large dining room and storeroom. • Extensive renovations and restorations to the accommodation facilities are required to make them structurally sound and compliant with building regulations. • Extensive renovations to the public amenities are required, including improvements to plumbing and general building upgrades. • Expansion of the picnic area is required, including development of a BBQ area. Image: Far South Photography Image: Far
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