First Basin Track damage being assessed Published on 14 March 2025 The City of Launceston is overseeing engineering safety assessments to the First Basin Track within the Cataract Gorge, following a bushfire in the reserve last week. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Albert Hall upgrades to complement Eastern Wing works Published on 06 March 2025 The City of Launceston has today voted to invest in renovation works within the Albert Hall proper, while a major redevelopment of the building's Eastern Wing nears completion. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Council unveils bold new housing plan Published on 06 March 2025 City of Launceston Councillors have today endorsed the Draft Launceston Housing Plan 2025-2040, a long-term strategy aimed at ensuring secure, affordable, and well-located housing for all residents. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Groundbreaking social impact report released Published on 19 February 2025 The City of Launceston has implemented six ABCDE Learning sites in suburbs across our municipality over the past seven years. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Dining deck feedback sought Published on 14 February 2025 The City of Launceston is encouraging residents and business owners to have their say in the final months of consultation over the Council's George St dining deck trial. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
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
Service interruption: Town Hall Customer Service Centre Published on 09 December 2024 Please be advised that the City of Launceston's Town Hall Customer Service Centre will close at 12 noon this Wednesday December 11, and will reopen as normal at 8.30am on Thursday, December 12. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Road safety project gets underway in South Launceston Published on 14 August 2024 The City of Launceston has this week started work on a new road safety improvement project in Mulgrave Street, South Launceston. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Public Notices
Environmental contamination detected in Rocherlea industrial area Published on 01 February 2024 The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Department of Health are working together to investigate potential public health risks from environmental contamination near a recycling facility in Rocherlea. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices, Emergency Management
Council to advertise transfer of UTAS Stadium Published on 17 November 2023 The City of Launceston will tomorrow advertise its intention to transfer the ownership of UTAS Stadium to the new State Government management entity, Stadiums Tasmania. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Public Notices
Contractor appointed for Cataract Walk works Published on 15 September 2023 The City of Launceston has appointed a contractor to remove a failed retaining wall which is posing ongoing safety risks to the popular Cataract Walk trail. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices
Tender to be advertised for pontoon renewal Published on 01 September 2023 The City of Launceston will this weekend advertise a tender to undertake repair and refurbishment works on two North Esk River pontoons. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Public Notices
Council asks for patience on Cataract Walk closure Published on 14 July 2023 Launceston's popular Cataract Walk recreational trail may be closed to the public for several months, following the failure of a privately-owned retaining wall at a property on South Esk Road last week. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices
Cataract Walk closed following retaining wall failure Published on 10 July 2023 The City of Launceston has closed the Cataract Walk to the public following the failure of a privately-owned retaining wall at a property on South Esk Road last week. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices
First Basin and Lilydale pools set to open Published on 22 December 2022 The Cataract Gorge's popular First Basin Swimming Pool has opened to the public, with the Lilydale Swimming Pool set to open next week. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Public Notices