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11 March 2025
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Tasman Bridge works close one path

The Tasman Bridge northern pathway will be closed from Monday 24 March to allow investigations for new internal and external railings to be installed.

The closure will be between 7am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, for up to three weeks.

They will then move to the southern pathway which will be closed while the northern path will be re-opened, with all the work expected to be finished in May.

Acton Rd intersection upgrade out for comment

Designs for a new signalised intersection at Acton and South Arm roads that includes on-road bike lanes is open for comment until 28 March.

The upgrade, to be built later this year, is the first step in plans to duplicate South Arm Road between Rokeby and Oakdowns, which will include bike paths. Continuation of bike paths between Oakdowns and Lauderdale is not confirmed.

The designs can be viewed at www.transport.tas.gov.au/roadworks/current_projects/south_road_projects/south_arm_highway_upgrade

Satellite image of Acton and South Arm roads intersection with overlay showing new bike lanes, signals and paths.
Vote for your fave Coastal Path pic

Cradle Coast Authority's popular photo competition celebrating the Coastal Pathway has closed but they need you to vote for the winner!

Head to https://www.facebook.com/cradlecoastauthority to vote for your favourite photo.

Preventive Health strategy forums in regions

Consultation fora for the Tasmanian Government's new 20-year preventive health strategy are being held around the state this month.

  • Launceston: Tuesday 18 March, 4–6pm, Venue TBC
  • Burnie: Wednesday 19 March, 4–6pm, Venue TBC
  • Hobart: Thursday 20 March, 4–6pm, Venue TBC
  • Online fora: Tuesday 25 March, 11am – 1pm and Wednesday 26 March, 12:30–2:30pm. 

Register for the fora via www.engagetasmania.com.au/regionalforumsdoh and download the strategy's discussion paper at www.health.tas.gov.au/publications/discussion-paper-20-year-preventive-health-strategy 

Have your say on Sandy Bay ferry terminal

The City of Hobart is talking to potential ferry users about the planned terminal at Lords Beach, Sandy Bay.

They are keen to hear from bike riders who may use the ferry to get to work, school or events, or head between the shores for recreational opportunities. 

Fill out the survey at https://yoursay.hobartcity.com.au/sandy-bay-ferry-terminal-derwent-river-service-expansion, or head to one of the face-to-face sessions:

Pop-up information session:

  • Queenborough Oval, Tuesday, March 25, 10 –12pm

Face-to-Face Surveys:

  • Brooke St. Pier, Wednesday March 26
  • Elizabeth St Mall, Wednesday March 26
  • Sandy Bay location TBC, Thursday March 27
  • Woolworths Sandy Bay, Thursday March 27
Artist impression of the ferry terminal at Lords Beach Sandy Bay, from the northern side.

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