Queens Walk shared path on its way
The City of Hobart will start work on 13 July to complete the footpath network along Queens Walk in New Town, building a wide enough path to ride along.
The new shared path will link Stainforth Court to Risdon Road and will improve the cycling shortcut between Lutana and Cornelian Bay and the Intercity Cycleway.
Construction will happen between 7 am and 4 pm and take 6–8 weeks: https://www.hobartcity.com.au/Council/City-projects/Current-projects/Queens-Walk-footpath
Intercity cycleway closed for 3 days
Taswater is again closing the McVilly Drive end of the Intercity Cycleway as part of its massive Selfs Point sewer project.
The cycleway will be closed between 9 am and 4 pm on Monday 13, Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 July but will be open outside those times.
People on road bikes should get off and on the cycleway at Bay Road. Other riders can cross the slip lane at the Tasman Bridge to get to the rough gravel track that runs alongside the Queens Domain side of the Tasman Highway.
Bellerive ferry terminal upgrade set to begin
The Tasmanian Government’s upgrade of the Bellerive ferry terminal is set to begin on 1 July, paving the way for undercover secure bike parking.
Upgrade works are expected to take about one year and include a bike parking shelter with secure parking docks activated by smart phones, as well as the standard hoops outside the shelter.
The current bike parking will be removed during construction and the project team will provide alternative parking at a location yet to be determined.
Launceston Council budget includes Margaret St upgrade
The Launceston City Council has passed an annual plan and budget for 2026–27 which includes $11.4 million for the reconstruction of Margaret Street, which is a key link in the city’s cycling network.
The annual plan says the upgrade will include construction of a separated bidirectional bike lane between Paterson and Frankland streets to provide a high-quality active transport link.
Margaret Street will also be the subject of a precinct plan to encourage more residential density once the infrastructure upgrades have occurred.
E-bike trial rides on offer at UTAS
University of Tasmania students will get the chance to ride an e-bike at Come and Try sessions being held in Launceston and Hobart in July.
UTAS students can register to attend the sessions at:
- Sandy Bay tennis courts: Wednesday 8 July, 11.45 am – 1.15 pm
- Inveresk basketball courts: Wednesday 15 July, 11.45 am – 1.15 pm
Derwent Valley Rail Trail study holds workshops
Two community workshops to provide feedback on a design for a rail trail between Maydena and New Norfolk are happening next week, open to all-comers.
- Wednesday 8 July 2026: Westerway Community Hall, 5:30–7:30 pm
- Saturday 11 July 2026: Maydena RSL Sub-Branch, 9:30–11:30 am
The workshops will provide feedback on the draft design, learn about some of the problems that have emerged, and identify community concerns and potential responses.
More information on the workshops and feasibility study for a rail trail can be found on the Derwent Valley Council website.
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