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Title |
Perth
Planning Study |
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Duration |
2-day workshop |
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Client |
Infrastructure,
Energy and Resources - Land Transport Planning Branch,
– responsible for long term planning and policy development for
the State Road Network |
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Participants |
24 participants representing
·
Local Councils elected members
and staff
·
Local Perth business and
residents
·
Perth Primary School
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Local land owners
·
Consulting engineers
·
Tasmanian Small Business
Council
·
Launceston Airport
·
Royal Automobile Club of
Tasmania
·
Infrastructure, Energy and
Resources |
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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. |
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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. |
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Outcome |
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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.
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It was agreed to incorporate
the highway upgrade and connector requirements
into the Northern Midland Council Planning Scheme.
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The
participants agreed to discard a contentious route to the east of
the town.
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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. |
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Title |
Brighton Racing and Equestrian Industry Training Centre |
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Duration |
2-day workshop |
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Client |
Racing Services
Tasmania – State Government
Department responsible for overseeing the Racing Industry in
Tasmania. |
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Participants |
20 participants representing
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Harness Racing Tasmania
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Brighton Council
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Greyhound Racing Tasmania
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Tasmanian Pacing Club
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Racing Services Tasmania
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Harness Racing Training Centre
Bendigo
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Tasmania Racing Club
·
State Development
·
Trainers
·
Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing
Council
·
Office of the Deputy Premier
·
TOTE Tasmania
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TAFE Tasmania |
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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. |
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Objective |
To identify management
processes and facilities that will ensure a self-sufficient
racing training and equestrian centre, within three years,
located at Brighton. |
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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. |
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Title |
Economic Development through Intensive Agriculture |
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Duration |
2-day workshop |
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Client |
Brighton Council |
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Participants |
27 participants representing
·
Brighton, Clarence, Sorell and
Southern Midlands Councils
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State Development
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Primary Industry, Water and
Environment
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Hobart Water
·
Simplot Australia
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Serv-Ag
·
Roberts
·
Strathayr
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Hemp Tasmania
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Tasmanian Alkaloids
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M Shield and Associates
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Local businesses and farmers |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Title |
Bridgewater/Gagebrook Urban Renewal Project – Transport Services
and Facilities |
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Duration |
1-day workshop |
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Client |
Infrastructure,
Energy and Resources and the Bridgewater/Gagebrook Urban Renewal
Project Team |
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Participants |
24 participants representing
·
Bridgewater/Gagebrook Urban
Renewal Project
·
Tasmania Police
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Infrastructure, Energy and
Resources
·
Housing Tasmania
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Health and Human Services
·
Metro Tasmania Pty Ltd
·
Brighton Council elected
members, management and staff
·
Jordan River Service
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Tasmanian School Bus
Association. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Outcome |
Participants gained a much better understanding of the difficulties
facing local residents.
Detailed action plans
were developed to
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improve paths between the
residential areas;
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provide additional pedestrian
and bicycle crossings of the Jordan River;
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improve access to the Cove Hill
Shopping and Medical Centres;
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address security and safety at
bus stops and on buses; and
·
complement existing transport
services with alternative transport options. |
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