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1 A FREE PUBLICATION FOR THE GLENORCHY MUNICIPALITY Proudly independently owned and published by Corporate Communicati ons (Tas) Pty Ltd DECEMBER 2019 Sport and play infrastructure kicks off in Glenorchy IN an effort to provide affordable and sustain- able sport and play experiences for the com- munity, Glenorchy City Council is delivering four sport and play projects for the municipality. With funding deliv- ered through the Federal INVESTING IN Government Communi- ty Development Grant (CDG) program, the projects are: Montrose Foreshore Reserve play space RECREATION STORY CONTINUES PAGE 2 TOY RUN SHIFTS INTO GEAR MRA Toy Run parti cipant Robert Houbaer with his grandchildren, from left , Harry, 1, and Thomas, 4. Photo credit: Madison Jones. 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HOBART 44 Gormanston Rd, Moonah | LAUNCESTON 61 Oakden Rd, Prospect | Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm DEVONPORT 40–41 Formby Rd | CAMDALE 385 Bass Hwy | Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm 2 2 Glenorchy Gazett e December 2019 Community News Sport and play Temporary road closures infrastructure kicks in the upcoming New Year off in Glenorchy FROM FRONT PAGE travel to experience it. the local community also development: benefi ting through the This will see the Glenorchy Recreation inclusion of a new play existing play space at Reserve (Eady Street) space at the upgraded Montrose Foreshore amenities building: facility. Reserve replaced with a Situated right in the new, regional, state-of- centre of the Glenorchy Council is eager to the-art play space, which CBD, this iconic sports engage with the commu- has been dubbed a precinct is soon to nity during the develop- ‘Community Hub’. be enhanced by the ment of these projects. This Community addition of a brand-new Community input Hub will encompass amenities building. will be sought during universal design consid- The design will incor- several phases of the erations and will provide porate universal design play developments, play for all ages, from considerations, provide including confi rmation young children to older specifi c female and male of site master plans and adults. changerooms and will detailed designs. It will provide a create a new home for Council will be signature play experi- the three resident clubs looking to the communi- ence not just for the that use the facility. ty to let it know what it community, but to all would like to see at the those travelling through North Chigwell Foot- two parks and what type the city. ball development: of play experience will This will further The largest project of appeal to the commu- reinforce Glenorchy’s the four is the redevel- nity. growing reputation for opment of the existing Glenorchy City THE CBD Revitalisation mania to relocate all bus less bus movements than • Heading north towards being a vibrant place to North Chigwell Football Council is excited to Project, spearheaded stops for the duration of normal. Claremont, Berriedale live and visit. Ground into a new be partnering with the by the Glenorchy City the works, which will see To assist commuters and beyond will require ‘Football Hub.’ Federal Government and Council, is well underway a temporary bus inter- and to ensure a smooth a detour left turn at Giblins Reserve play The development its local Federal Member with work on a major change one block south transition, Metro Tasma- Brent Street, then right space development: will include a number of Parliament Andrew construction phase begin- on Tolosa Street, between nia will have staff onsite on Chapel Street. Beautiful Giblins Re- of new football fi elds, Wilkie, who helped ning in the New Year. Barry Street and Bowden during this period to assist • Heading south towards serve in Prince of Wales a brand-new amenities to secure the funding, This phase will Street. with any questions and to Hobart or Eastern Bay will be the home of building, sports lighting to deliver outstanding include major upgrade Glenorchy City Coun- direct passengers to the Shore and beyond will a brand-new play space, to all fi elds, and new car community infrastruc- works on the Main Road cil is committed to creat- correct stops. require a right turn at nestled right on the parking. ture for the Glenorchy and Tolosa Street intersec- ing minimum disruption Tolosa Street between Bowden Street into water in the bay. The development community. tion, which will require for commuters, residents Bowden and Barry streets Eady Street. This play space will is designed to provide Council will provide the closure of Main Road and ratepayers at this time will be closed to general • The reverse will apply become a hub for the a regional-level football further updates on the between Terry and Peltro and anticipates the tem- traffi c and will strictly only for travel in the oppo- community. facility for all the clubs projects as they progress. streets and Regina Street. porary relocation will be allow Metro, residents site direction. Council anticipates in the northern suburbs’ For more informa- As a result of these for a period of six weeks of the area and delivery that once the project competition. tion, contact Council’s closures, the Metro Inter- between 6 January and 7 vehicles access. If you have any is completed, word of The current resident sport and recreation change bus mall will need February 2020. Detour information questions, please contact mouth will ensure that club, Metro Football project manager via to be relocated. The work is being for access to Main Road Glenorchy City Council families seeking a new Club, will directly benefi t email at neal.ames@gcc. Council has been undertaken during school from Tolosa Street is as on 6216 6800 or Metro play experience will from the upgrade, with tas.gov.au. working with Metro Tas- holidays, which will mean follows: on 6233 4200. Baker Wilson Davies wishing everyone a safe and L A W Y E R S Phillip (Phil) Keal Phil is available for all your happy festive season conveyancing and commercial Christmas Carol Celebration needs. 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Politi cal adverti sements published in this newspaper are done so on a commercial basis. 3 Glenorchy Gazett e December 2019 3 Community News Glenorchy Carols continues to grow Pictured left , Lucy Ross and Glenorchy Mayor Kristi e Johnston and, pictured right, Christopher and Denise Tanner at last year’s Glenorchy Carols. GLENORCHY Carols is momentum continuing of production and the entertaining the crowds, by choir leaders Betsy Free shuttle busses visitors can make their excited to announce WIN to grow. artists on show, I can’t along with Nicole Hanson and Matthew will be operating, leaving own jingle bells or fl ute TV’s Brent Costelloe will Mr Costelloe, who wait to be on stage and Simms-Farrow, The Show Fargher. from Glenorchy Bus Mall for the parade. be hosting this year’s event will be joined on stage by look out at that wonderful Company, The Crystelles, Bring your picnic rug to take guests to and from Santa is expected at on Saturday 7 December. Meg Sydes and Naarah glow across the crowd,” Cosmic Dance, plus many and some nibbles or feast the event. approximately 9pm and Now in its 40th year, Barnes, said he always en- he said. more. on the numerous cuisines Glenorchy Carols will the carols are due to fi nish Glenorchy Carols has joyed watching Carols by This year will see an The Not So Silent available from food ven- be held at Tolosa Park on at 9.20pm. grown to become one Candlelight growing up, array of talented perform- Choir is back again with dors this year: The Tow Saturday 7 December.