Ikeda delegation to visit Launceston Published on 07 February 2025 The City of Launceston will next week welcome a delegation of visitors from its Japanese sister city Ikeda. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Riverbend Park flood gate closure exercise Published on 31 January 2025 The City of Launceston will close the Taroona St entrance to Riverbend Park at 6am until midmorning this Monday, February 3, as part of a flood preparedness exercise. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Alexandra Suspension Bridge works get underway Published on 24 January 2025 A major refurbishment of the iconic Alexandra Suspension Bridge in Launceston's Cataract Gorge will begin next week. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
2025 Community Recognition Awards presented Published on 22 January 2025 The recipients of the City of Launceston's 2025 Community Recognition Awards were announced at a special ceremony at Town Hall this afternoon. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Inveresk intersection works to begin next week Published on 17 January 2025 Work will begin next week on a major redevelopment of the Lindsay and Tamar St intersection in Inveresk. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases
$12.7m Federal investment secured for Princess Theatre project Published on 16 January 2025 City of Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood has welcomed a $12.7m investment from the Federal Government earmarked for a major redevelopment of the Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre Complex. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Road works set for Trevallyn and Gorge Road Published on 24 December 2024 The City of Launceston will undertake resealing works on Trevallyn Road and Gorge Road between Kings Bridge and Bain Terrace next month. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Changes on way for Inveresk roundabout Published on 24 December 2024 A major Launceston intersection is set for an overhaul designed to maximise its efficiency and significantly improve safety for pedestrians, motorists and other road users. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Launceston scores Keep Australia Beautiful award Published on 17 December 2024 Keep Australia Beautiful Tasmania has announced the City of Launceston as the overall winner of the KABTas 2024 Sustainable Communities Tidy Towns Awards. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Christmas parking initiative announced Published on 13 December 2024 The City of Launceston will waive parking fees across more than 700 car parking spaces in three of its multistorey car parks over the next two weekends leading up to Christmas. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Riverbend Park flood gate closure exercise Published on 31 January 2025 The City of Launceston will close the Taroona St entrance to Riverbend Park at 6am until midmorning this Monday, February 3, as part of a flood preparedness exercise. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Inveresk intersection works to begin next week Published on 17 January 2025 Work will begin next week on a major redevelopment of the Lindsay and Tamar St intersection in Inveresk. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Road works set for Trevallyn and Gorge Road Published on 24 December 2024 The City of Launceston will undertake resealing works on Trevallyn Road and Gorge Road between Kings Bridge and Bain Terrace next month. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Changes on way for Inveresk roundabout Published on 24 December 2024 A major Launceston intersection is set for an overhaul designed to maximise its efficiency and significantly improve safety for pedestrians, motorists and other road users. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Recognising National Survivors' Day Published on 12 November 2024 The City of Launceston held a special event at Town Hall today to mark National Survivors' Day with Mayor Matthew Garwood and CEO Sam Johnson signing the Council's Statement of Commitment to the Safety of Children and Young People. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Council endorses development of flood mitigation strategy Published on 31 October 2024 The City of Launceston has endorsed scoping works for a new Flood Mitigation Strategy, and will fund its development through its 2025/26 Annual Budget. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases
First Basin Swimming Pool set for summer 2024/25 Published on 31 October 2024 Tassie's most picturesque pool will officially open on Saturday for the November long weekend and summer ahead. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Private Underground Electrical Connections Published on 30 October 2024 The City of Launceston is committed to the safety of its community and will not approve applications for the installation of Private Underground Electrical Connections (PUEC) in its road reservations. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Council votes on Strike it Out land use Published on 19 September 2024 The City of Launceston will continue to work collaboratively with service providers supporting those experiencing homelessness, following a decision by Councillors on the use of Council land for a Strike it Out project. Tagged as: , Community Safety