Title

Perth Planning Study

Duration

2-day workshop

Client

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources - Land Transport Planning Branch, – responsible for long term planning and policy development for the State Road Network

Participants

24 participants representing

·        Local Councils elected members and staff

·        Local Perth business and residents

·        Perth Primary School

·        Local land owners

·        Consulting engineers

·        Tasmanian Small Business Council

·        Launceston Airport

·        Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania

·        Infrastructure, Energy and Resources
 

Background

Perth is a major transport link in the north of the state. There are three road corridors through the town streets, the major railway line linking Launceston to the North West Coast passes through the town and the Launceston Airport is in close proximity to the town.

Objective

To gain an understanding of the future of Perth, and how Tasmania’s current and future transport needs will impact on road users, Perth residents, Perth businesses and landowners.

Outcome

·        Participants agreed to a four-stage approach to upgrading of the road transport network in the study area ranging from the short term (5-10 years) to the long term (20-30 years). Improvements identified included a connector around Perth to the west facilitating heavy vehicle bypass of the town and improvements to the Main Street.

·        It was agreed to incorporate the highway upgrade and connector requirements into the Northern Midland Council Planning Scheme.

·        The participants agreed to discard a contentious route to the east of the town.

·        It was agreed that Infrastructure, Energy and Resources would develop an assessment model for evaluating the socio-economic, environmental and cultural heritage impact of projects to assist in determining the net public benefit for highway upgrading.

Title

Brighton Racing and Equestrian Industry Training Centre

Duration

2-day workshop

Client

Racing Services Tasmania – State Government Department responsible for overseeing the Racing Industry in Tasmania.

Participants

20 participants representing

·        Harness Racing Tasmania

·        Brighton Council

·        Greyhound Racing Tasmania

·        Tasmanian Pacing Club

·        Racing Services Tasmania

·        Harness Racing Training Centre Bendigo

·        Tasmania Racing Club

·        State Development

·        Trainers

·        Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Council

·        Office of the Deputy Premier

·        TOTE Tasmania

·        TAFE Tasmania

Background

An agreement in June 1979 between the Brighton Council and the Racing Trust vested the land of the Brighton Racecourse to the Crown, which leased the land to the Racing Trust for a term of 21 years. The lease expires in April 2001.

Brighton Council is keen to enter a partnership agreement with the Tasmanian Government and the local racecourse users to promote and develop the racing industry in its area. It believes the Racecourse can be developed as a racing centre and turned from a State “liability” to a local “asset” through the co-operation of the State Government, TOTE Tasmania, Brighton Council the horse racing industry and residents of Brighton.

Objective

To identify management processes and facilities that will ensure a self-sufficient racing training and equestrian centre, within three years, located at Brighton.

Outcome

There was strong support for the concept from all the key stakeholders. Key issues were identified and critical success factors identified and agreed. It was agreed that Racing Services Tasmania should establish a steering committee to resolve the position of the Brighton Racecourse land, establish a Board of Management and establish formal links with State Development. Funding sources were identified as was a management structure and essential staff, facilities and infrastructure.

Title

Economic Development through Intensive Agriculture

 Duration

2-day workshop

Client

Brighton Council

Participants

27 participants representing

·        Brighton, Clarence, Sorell and Southern Midlands Councils

·        State Development

·        Primary Industry, Water and Environment

·        Hobart Water

·        Simplot Australia

·        Serv-Ag

·        Roberts

·        Strathayr

·        Hemp Tasmania

·        Tasmanian Alkaloids

·        M Shield and Associates

·        Local businesses and farmers

Background

A meeting of key stakeholders, hosted by Brighton Council in February 2000, endorsed an objective to create economic growth through the development of intensive agriculture in Southern Regional Tasmania. It was recognised that for southern Tasmania this could only be achieved through the provision of bulk irrigation water.

Objective

To gain a common understanding of the issues associated with the creation of economic growth through the development of intensive agriculture in Southern Regional Tasmania.

Outcome

There was strong support from local government, state government and farming interests for the initiative. It was advised that investors are available to invest in intensive agriculture in the region.

A number of quick win and other potential projects were identified and evaluated.

Key issues were identified.

Key agreements were reached regarding the bulk supply of irrigation water and critical tasks were identified that are essential to the establishment of intensive agriculture in the region.

Title

Bridgewater/Gagebrook Urban Renewal Project – Transport Services and Facilities

 Duration

1-day workshop

Client

Infrastructure, Energy and Resources and the Bridgewater/Gagebrook Urban Renewal Project Team

Participants

24 participants representing

·        Bridgewater/Gagebrook Urban Renewal Project

·        Tasmania Police

·        Infrastructure, Energy and Resources

·        Housing Tasmania

·        Health and Human Services

·        Metro Tasmania Pty Ltd

·        Brighton Council elected members, management and staff

·        Jordan River Service

·        Tasmanian School Bus Association.

Background

The Bridgewater/Gagebrook Urban Renewal Project (BURP) is a joint State and Local Government initiative aimed at addressing issues confronting involved authorities and local residents. “Transport” had been revealed, through a number of forums and events organised by BURP, as one of the most frequently cited obstacles facing local residents. It was identified by BURP as a priority issue.

Objective

To identify ways of optimising transport services and facilities to better meet the needs of the Bridgewater and Gagebrook Community and to explore the potential role of stakeholders. In particular to identify key issues and stakeholders; service needs; other potential transport service provision options; and agree a list of specific actions that address the workshop objectives.

Outcome

Participants gained a much better understanding of the difficulties facing local residents.

Detailed action plans were developed to

·        improve paths between the residential areas;

·        provide additional pedestrian and bicycle crossings of the Jordan River;

·        improve access to the Cove Hill Shopping and Medical Centres;

·        address security and safety at bus stops and on buses; and

·        complement existing transport services with alternative transport options.