2009 - 2010 Annual Plan and Budget Estimates

The 2009-2010 Annual Plan and Budget Estimates were adopted at the Special Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, 23 June 2009.

Hard copies of the Annual Plan and Budget Estimates are available from Council City Offices or can be   downloaded here.

New regional fortnightly kerbside recycling bin rollout

One of the new 240-litre recycling bins on display at Council's City Offices.

If you have not received your bin by Friday, 3 July please call Veolia on 6427 4646.


· The new 240-litre bins will be delivered to Burnie households from Monday, 29 June until Thursday, 2 July.

· The recycle bins will be collected every fortnight from 21 September.

·  A calendar showing collection dates will be included in an information pack with each bin delivered.

· There are no new fees for this bin; properties that pay the Council recycling rate will receive the new bin and service.

· You can keep your old black recycling crate if it is useful, or take it to the Burnie Waste Management Centre.

· If your current waste bin has a yellow lid please call Veolia to be added to the list for a replacement lid.

· For any other queries please call Veolia on 6427 4646.


For more Information visit http://www.cradlecoast.com/kerbside_recycling.html

Changes to Burnie's water and sewerage

Burnie City Council is currently distributing a brochure to residents on changes to the muncipality's water and sewerage.
On 1 July the new North West water and sewerage corporation will be known as Cradle Mountain Water.
This means Burnie ratepayers will no longer pay Council for water and sewerage services and will receive a separate bill  from the new corporation.
Council strongly opposed the State Government's water and sewerage reform since it was first proposed 18 months ago.
Despite having fought the good fight, Council has no option than to comply with the reform - it is now law.
To find out more check out the brochure by clicking on this link.
Also check out the Mayor's response to a current State Government brochure by clicking on the Keep Burnie Water link.

Burnie Youth Council 2009 election

Burnie Youth Council 2009 elected members are (from left) Youth Mayor Casey White, Deputy Mayor Senior Zacharie Cohen and Deputy Mayor Junior Hayden Kelly.

CONGRATULATIONS to our three Burnie Youth Council elected members.
They are, re-elected Mayor Casey White, Deputy Mayor Senior Zacharie Cohen and Deputy Mayor Junior Hayden Kelly.
More than 40 people attended the 2009 election held at the Burnie City Council Chambers on 30 April.
Of the 30 Burnie Youth Council members, three were elected for the senior roles.
Youth Development Officer Melissa Taylor congratulated the three winners and their fellow nominees.
Watch this space for more Youth Council news.

Makers Workshop Burnie

Design Concept

Want to know more information about the Makers Workshop Burnie? -  Download the Design Concept

Annual Report 2007-2008

The 2007-2008 Annual Report will be presented at the Annual General Meeting of Council to be held on Tuesday, 9 December 2008.

Hard copies of the Annual Report are available from Council City Offices or can be  downloaded here.

West Park Strategic Plan

Burnie City Council today released interpretive images of the West Park Strategic Plan and redevelopment to better inform the community as to Council's vision for the site.

 Download an Interpretation of the West Park Strategic Plan (13 Mb)

The images, produced by architect and urban designer Gary Cole from Environmental Service and Design, are one interpretation of what is possible within the scope of the Strategic Plan, and will provide guidance for future developers. 

Rates Information Brochures

The following information brochures have been distributed with the rates and charges notices to all ratepayers.  For your convenience, they can be downloaded here

 Important Budget Information 2008 / 2009
 Guide to Services 2008 / 2009
 Water and Sewerage Reform Important Updates

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.