West Tamar Council

West Tamar Council Situated in Tasmania's beautiful Tamar Valley, Council's vision is to create an inclusive community where people want to live, work and invest.

The West Tamar Council is supported by the Tasmanian Government. West Tamar Municipal Area includes the western side of the Tamar River from the suburban area of Riverside in Launceston, extending north to Bass Strait and as far west as Frankford. House Rules
The West Tamar Council's page exists to provide information on community initiatives, events, programs and news. It is also used to

engage with the community, serving as a place for discussion, enquiries and an exchange of ideas. For the most prompt response we still encourage individuals to contact on (03) 6383 6350 or (03) 6323 9300 Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:45pm, or via [email protected] in order to speak with us directly. To ensure our page is friendly and welcoming for all visitors, we ask that you please abide by Facebook's terms and conditions and Council's Privacy Policy. We do moderate where needed and reserve the right to remove certain content such as:
- Illegal or offensive material.
- Material that is unreasonably critical of Council
- Any comments of a political nature

We ask that when contributing your views to West Tamar Council’s page, you ensure that you:
- Do not harass, abuse or threaten others or promote hate speech
- Do not post comments that are likely to offend others, particularly in reference to an individual’s race, age, gender, sexuality, political leaning, religion or disability
- Do not use obscene or offensive language
- Do not post repeat comments continuously
- Do not promote anything that may constitute spam, such as commercial interests, solicitations, advertisements or endorsements of any non-governmental agency
- Do not defame a person, people or organisation, or information that is factually inaccurate and may mislead others
- Do not engage in name calling, bullying or personal attacks

We will not allow posts or comments from Anonymous Facebook profiles. If you do not abide by our page's House Rules, we reserve the right to delete comments where necessary and block your profile from viewing our page. We want everyone to feel safe and welcome so we are asking you to be polite and respectful at all times. Please note: This page is not monitored 24/7 and therefore some commenting functions may be turned off or restricted. If you have an urgent query we recommend you call us on (03) 6323 9300 or (03) 6383 6350 Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:45pm, for After Hours Emergencies call 1300 153 153. You can also contact Council by email via [email protected].

On Monday, June 15, Council will be conducting a geotechnical investigation at the Legana Sports Ground.As part of the i...
09/06/2026

On Monday, June 15, Council will be conducting a geotechnical investigation at the Legana Sports Ground.

As part of the investigation, two 2m deep boreholes will be drilled at the locations indicated on the map using a 4WD-mounted drill rig.

During this time, ground access will be restricted. In the interests of public safety, we ask that people refrain from trying to access the ground on the day.

UPDATE: STONY CREEK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE - GRAVELLY BEACHEngineers have undertaken an inspection of the pedestrian bridge a...
09/06/2026

UPDATE: STONY CREEK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE - GRAVELLY BEACH

Engineers have undertaken an inspection of the pedestrian bridge at Stony Creek and advised Council that the structure must remain closed until a more comprehensive review is completed.

While the closure of the pedestrian bridge is obviously inconvenient, the safety of our community remains Council’s absolute priority.

Council officers are actively exploring all viable interim options to restore pedestrian connectivity while a long-term solution is identified.

Council is in discussions with bus operator Manion’s Coach Services to establish a temporary secondary bus stop on the southern side of Stony Creek. This will assist residents who are currently cut off from the primary stop on the northern side of the bridge.

Community members are reminded that despite the temporary vehicle speed reductions put in place on the adjacent road, under no circumstances should pedestrians use the vehicle bridge to walk across Stony Creek.

Council will continue to provide regular updates to the community as further updates becomes available.

The public toilets behind the Tamar Visitor Centre at Exeter will be closed today and tomorrow for maintenance and clean...
09/06/2026

The public toilets behind the Tamar Visitor Centre at Exeter will be closed today and tomorrow for maintenance and cleaning.

They will reopen by COB tomorrow (Wednesday).

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Devils Elbow Boat Ramp on Rowella Road will be closed between the hours of 7am and 6pm from Wednesday, June 10 until the...
08/06/2026

Devils Elbow Boat Ramp on Rowella Road will be closed between the hours of 7am and 6pm from Wednesday, June 10 until the end of the week to allow the unloading and on-site construction of two new pontoons, which will be installed at the Deviot Yacht Club and Bonnie Beach.

During this time, both pontoons will be unavailable for use until such time as the two new facilities have been put in place.

Signage will be in place during the works.

Riverside Golf Club will be the host of a series of free "Come and Try Disabled Golf Clinics" this month.This clinic is ...
04/06/2026

Riverside Golf Club will be the host of a series of free "Come and Try Disabled Golf Clinics" this month.

This clinic is open to anyone living with a disability and is run by an accredited specialised coach who provides expert advice and guidance.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL even though this is a free clinic.
https://empowergolf.com.au/play/golf-clinics/

See below for further details ...

West Tamar Council has closed the pedestrian bridge at Gravelly Beach due to potential safety concerns.On Friday last we...
03/06/2026

West Tamar Council has closed the pedestrian bridge at Gravelly Beach due to potential safety concerns.

On Friday last week during an inspection, a Council officer noted changes in the surface of the footbridge.

Based on advice following an initial condition assessment, Council has closed the footbridge until further notice.

Council has since engaged the services of structural engineers, who will conduct a more rigorous assessment tomorrow (Thursday) to determine a practical path forward.

All council bridges are inspected annually for any potential concerns or defects. No issues with the pedestrian bridge were raised at the previous inspection.

Council appreciates the importance of the pedestrian bridge to the Gravelly Beach community and will work to remediate this issue as quickly as practically possible.

However, the safety of those who use the pedestrian footbridge remains Council's main priority.

The two-lane vehicle bridge remains unaffected.

UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURECouncil will begin work on upgrading the stormwater infrastructure in New Ecclestone Road at Rivers...
02/06/2026

UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE

Council will begin work on upgrading the stormwater infrastructure in New Ecclestone Road at Riverside, with civil works due to start week commencing Monday, June 8.

Due to the works, Council's contractor will need to effect a road closure from Monday, June 15 through to Friday, June 26 (at the latest) between the section of road west of the driveways to #1 and #3 New Ecclestone Road and east of the driveway to #2 New Ecclestone Road.

Those properties impacted by the closure have been notified and will still be accessible throughout the works.

Properties east of the works will have access via Ecclestone Road, while properties to the west of the works will have access via Cormiston Road.

Buses, postal services and all waste and recycling collections will continue uninterrupted.

02/06/2026

Thinking about standing for council this October?

We’ve put together a practical guide to help you get started. It walks through eligibility, how to nominate, and what to think about when campaigning.

It’s designed to give prospective candidates a clear understanding of what’s involved, so you can make an informed decision about representing your community.

📘 Download it here: https://www.lgat.tas.gov.au/council-elections

01/06/2026

It's national Smoke Alarm Action Day 🚨

Fire agencies across Australia are urging people to be smart and take part.

🚨 Find your smoke alarm
☝️ Press the test button
👂 Hear the beep? You’re good to go!
🤔 No beep? No alarm? Replace it now.

Your life might depend on it.

Upcoming State Government roadworks on Frankford Road starting this week ...
01/06/2026

Upcoming State Government roadworks on Frankford Road starting this week ...

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