Plantation Forestry

Council has released its policy on plantation forestry, in response to the community's concern on the increasing use of agricultural land for tree harvesting in the Burnie municipality.  The full comprehensive report is available from the   Agenda of the May 2008 (38 Mb) meeting.  A shorter, easier to read  Information Sheet has been written for the public which outlines the key issues and contents of Council's policy. 

Latest News on Water and Sewerage Reform

Media Release - Water and Sewerage Reform to Cost the Community Dearly
The Council meeting held on 11 December received a further update on the State Government's proposed Water & Sewerage Reform, including the report on a Regional Study of the Cradle Coast Council's prepared by consultants GHD. Read more on the Keep Burnie Water website.

Click here to view Reform of Tasmania's Water & Sewerage Sector and Water & Sewerage Budget Summary documents.