Current Projects

Discover what's happening in Burnie with our current projects and works.

Active Transport Strategy - Footpath Replacement - Burnie Park

As part of the Active Transport Strategy, Civilscape will be replacing an existing asphalt footpath at Burnie Park with a new 3.0m wide asphalt footpath.

Active Transport Strategy Adopted

At the October Council meeting, Council adopted the draft Active Transport Strategy.

This is Council’s first Active Transport Strategy and will guide decision making for the next 15 years.

Romaine Reserve - Bridge and boardwalk replacement

Works on the Romaine bridge and boardwalk commenced on Thursday 17 July, 2025

Natural Resource Management

Hellyer College Outdoor Education students have just finished planting at Cooee Beach and the Burton Street Reserve.

Footpath Replacement Program - Osborne Street

Council will be replacing the footpath, kerb, and channel in Osborne Street, Cooee.
These works are part of Councils Footpath replacement program.

South Burnie Beach - Dump Station

The project will involve installing a dump station for Rv/Caravan Users at South Burnie Beach Car Park.

Burnie Arts Civic Plaza Construction update

The constructing team Vos Group are charging through the Civic Plaza redevelopment!

The General Manager’s Quarterly Information Report, included in the Council Agenda, offers important updates on the progress of major projects. It highlights recent achievements and developments in infrastructure and community initiatives throughout Burnie.

Urban Rivers and Catchment Program

Burnie City Council was successful in obtaining $1.7 million in grant funding through the Australian Governments Urban Rivers and Catchment Program.

Headwall Replacement Program - Odgen Street

Proposed works involve the removal of the existing headwall and installation of a new 450 mm diameter headwall, in conjunction with the construction of a 1050 mm diameter manhole to facilitate appropriate pipe grading.

Retaining Walls - Wilson Street

The existing retaining wall at the rear of 150 Wilson Street is damaged and requires replacement.

Shorewell Creek Bridge and Boardwalk Replacement

Major works on the bridge and boardwalk replacement at Shorewell creek will commence on Tuesday 12 August 2025.

The section of walking track (between Woniora Rd. and Ogden St.) will be closed during these upgrades.

Footpath Programs

Council’s footpath programs focus on closing gaps in the network and renewing ageing paths. The Network Gap Program improves connectivity to encourage active transport, while the Replacement Program upgrades worn infrastructure, enhance safety and accessibility.

Bitumen Surfacing Services

Asphalt and Spray Seal work sites - each year, Council conducts a public tender for Bitumen Surfacing Services to support our Urban and Rural Roads Reseal Program.

Burnie City Centre Urban Plan

The Final Version of the Burnie City Centre Urban Plan has been adopted by Council at the February Council meeting.

The City Centre Urban Plan will transform the Burnie City Centre to create a vibrant and engaging place to work, live, shop and socialise.

Upper Natone - Horseshoe Bend Updates

Please find all updates outlining the remediation process to rectify the damage caused as the result of extreme weather in October 2022 to Horseshoe Bend.

We would like to thank the community for your patience and understanding as we work hard in repairing this road.