Project Updates October 2026
Burnie Arts – Plaza Redevelopment $1,350,000
The redeveloped plaza and landscaped areas will provide places for entertainment and relaxation. Through initiatives in the Urban Plan, it will also have better connections to the waterfront and shopping areas.
This project was allocated $1.35M from Council’s 2025-26 capital budget.
South Burnie Bowls Club $2,130,000
South Burnie Bowls Club has received funding from the State Government for the redevelopment of the clubrooms located at 2 Hales Street South Burnie.
This funding was sought by the South Burnie Bowls Club and provided via Council to deliver. The project aligns with Council’s Strategic Plan Goal 4 Making culturally rich and vibrant communities.
This project has received funding of $2.13M from the Tasmanian Government.
Planned Completion Early November 2026
Shorewell Park Playground Redevelopment $1,500,000
The Burnie City Council is upgrading the playground at Shorewell Park to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging space for children and families. Delivered as a design and construct contract, the project invites contractors to propose creative designs aligned with Council’s Playground Strategy. The upgrade will include modern play equipment, improved landscaping, and supporting amenities.
This project is subject to a total funding of $1.4M from the Tasmanian Government (inc $400K LGAT).
Progress to Date: The playground is taking shape with the structures reaching high into the air. Car park works have commenced. Administrative tasks progress on the building permit processes for the amenities.
Planned Completion 30 November 2026
Foreshore Redevelopment $3,800,000
Council is upgrading the Foreshore Precinct as a part of its $17.3M Urban Plan Project. Removal of the rail corridor will increase the space available for community use. Improved playground areas, outdoor gym and outdoor courts will provide more active recreation options for our city’s residents.
Removal of the disused rail corridor will improve connection between the Foreshore and the CBD.
This project forms part of the Burnie City Centre Urban Plan, available online at burnie.tas.gov.au
Equipment for the updated playground area has been ordered and design of complimentary in situ play is included in the design brief for the precinct. The design team are finalising the schematic design for the overall precinct, reflecting feedback from key stakeholders. A detailed survey of the site is underway to inform the detailed design stage. The Minister for Infrastructure approved the removal of the disused rail infrastructure under the Strategic Infrastructure Corridor Act submitted in September 2026 and removal works are underway.
Next Steps: Geotechnical investigation will be completed over Q2 2026/27 and used to inform the detailed design of the Foreshore. Finalisation of the schematic design will prompt commencement of a two-stage procurement process for construction works in early November. Construction works are anticipated to commence in early April 2027, subject to contractor availability.
Planned Completion 31 December 2027
CBD Streetscape Revitalisation $6,290,000
A coordinated package of initiatives – including a review of road hierarchy, replacement of outdated street furniture, an on-street dining trial and delivery of a pilot streetscape – will create a clear, people-focused approach that can be implemented progressively. Together, these measures test how our CBD streets can better balance movement, place and activity, while lifting amenity for businesses, residents and visitors through practical, visible change.
This project received funding from the Tasmanian Government as part of its funding toward the Urban Plan.
The Burnie CBD Public Realm & Streetscape Style Guide was adopted by Council at its ordinary meeting in May 2026. Approval has been given by Building Tasmania (previously Department of State Growth) to add public art to four signal boxes within the CBD. A local Burnie artist has been approached to license their work for this purpose.
Traffic impact assessment works are underway, with the base model delivered for Council staff review. Quotes have been sought for survey of land and services through the CBD to inform design works.
Next Steps: Expressions of Interest will be invited for the supply of street furniture and fixtures to facilitate a staged transition to the new style guide throughout the CBD, with replacement of outdated street bins noted as a priority.
Outputs from the traffic modelling work currently underway will inform discussion with State Government regarding the potential relocation of the Burnie bus interchange within the CBD. Design work for upgrades to Marine Plaza, a mid-block crossing on Mount Street between City Plaza and Burnie Plaza, and streetscape improvements within the city block bounded by Wilson, Cattley,
Mount and Wilmot Streets will be commissioned during the first half of 2026-27.
Planned Completion: 30 June 2029
Pollution Capture Program
The contract for the Stormwater Pollution Capture Program was awarded to Buildrite. This project is for the installation of two stormwater intervention devices which filter contaminants from Shorewell Creek. One is situated at three Mile Line Road opposite council’s depot. The other is on Woniora Road adjacent to the Thorne St Intersection. The precast components have been ordered by council with the contract focused on the installation of the equipment supplied by council.
The project is 50% complete with the first of the two traps completed at Woniora Road.
Other Projects
Structural steelwork at West Park is being replaced where exposure to weather and sea air has corroded and weakened elements of the grandstand. The fire detection system has also been repaired to ensure alarms affected by sea air are functioning.
Burnie Park has seen the introduction of a trellised memorial space along the highway boundary.
Corrosion repairs are progressing at the Aquatic Centre where chemicals treating water are having a corrosive effect on aluminium and steelwork.
Burnie’s Burrowing Crayfish has been identified in the Romaine bridge replacement footprint. This triggers environmental investigation and reporting by specialists in the field.
Footpath and kerb works are complete in Payne St and South Burnie where pedestrian ramps have been installed. In Shorewell Reserve also, aligned with bridge replacements sections of footpath are complete.
Hot water cylinder replacements have taken place at the Surf Club building and at West Park and flooring repairs and refinishing at Upper Burnie Memorial Hall.
Water Main installation at Burnie cemetery is now complete to facilitate further stages of irrigation to the grounds.
Lighting replacements are ongoing across the municipality as older lights fail or poles require replacement.
Tenders have been invited for the West Park lighting replacement, the West Park scoreboard replacement, City Offices switchboard replacement, Treatment of steelwork at West Park and demolition of old Montello Clubrooms.
Council’s resheeting program for unsealed rural roads has been completed.