Project Updates October 2025

Major Projects

Shorewell Park Playground – $1.5M

The playground at Shorewell Park is being upgraded to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging space for children and families. The project, delivered as a design-and-construct contract, will include modern play equipment, landscaping, and amenities. The tender is ready to be advertised, with recommendations to come to Council in December. Planned completion: May 2026.

 

South Burnie Bowls Club – $2.13M

The clubrooms at 2 Hales Street, South Burnie, are being redeveloped with State Government funding. Detailed designs are complete, and tenders have been called. The project supports Council’s goal of building culturally rich and vibrant communities. Planned completion: May 2026.

 

Foreshore Playground – $1.5M

As part of the $17.3M Burnie City Centre Urban Plan, the Foreshore playground will be upgraded and expanded to provide a safe and engaging space for children and families. Consultation is complete, and detailed design is underway. Planned completion: June 2026.

 

Burnie Arts – Plaza Redevelopment – $1.35M

The plaza outside Burnie Arts will be redeveloped to create flexible spaces for events, better connect to the waterfront and shopping precinct, and enhance landscaped areas. Detailed designs are complete, and site preparation has begun. Planned completion: June 2026.

 

 

Operational Maintenance Highlights

 

Civil and Stormwater

 

  • Grading of unsealed roads completed at Highclere, West Ridgely, and Tewkesbury.
  • Rock lining works completed on Loonah Road, Natone.

 

 

Buildings

 

  • Ridgley Community Hall: Garden beds revitalised with planting and bark.
  • Multi-Storey Car Park: Stairwells cleaned and painted; overall pressure cleaning completed.
  • Basalt Column Car Park: Pond cleaned.
  • Burnie Aquatic Centre: Outdoor pavements cleaned using new drive-on pressure cleaner.

 

 

Parks and Reserves

 

  • Burnie Park: Walking area matting replaced to improve accessibility and safety.

 

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