Council would like to inform the community that the following sites and services will be closed for Anzac Day on Thursday 25 April 2024:

• Administration Centre, Ulverstone
• Child Care Centre
• Service Centre, Penguin
• Recreation Centres
• Resource Recovery Centre (inc. Resale Shop)
• South Riana Transfer Station
• Works Depot.

Hive Tasmania

Including the Visitor Information will be open between 1pm and 4pm. 

Penguin Visitor Information Service

Will be open between 12pm and 3.30pm.

There will be no change to the Waste Collection Services scheduled for collection on Anzac Day.  Residents in the West Ulverstone, Forth and Leith areas are reminded to have their recycling and FOGO bins kerbside prior to 6am ready for collection.

Report an issue

If you’d like to report an issue or make a service request, you can download the Antenno app or use the service request form online.

Emergencies

All emergencies relating to roads, stormwater, parks and gardens, environmental (Resource Recovery Centre and Transfer Stations), recreation grounds, buildings and animal control during the closure period can contact the following out of hours phone number 03 6429 8999.

The Central Coast Council are currently upgrading the car park opposite 80 – 86 Esplanade, Turners Beach (old Le Mar Café site).

As Turners Beach is a growing coastal town, upgrading this parking facility is part of Council’s efforts to ensure local infrastructure can safely and adequately cater for the needs of the community. 

The decision also follows the recommendations set out by the Turners Beach Integrated Pathways, Streetscaping and Traffic Management Plan in 2021. This Plan was developed by a group of Turners Beach community members, a Councillor and Council staff member, to help inform decisions regarding streetscaping the esplanade.  

So far, we have had a lot of interest on this project and how Council will be maintaining the existing trees on site. Below is some more information on the project, including a site plan.

Timeline

The project started on Monday 8 April and the work is estimated to be completed within 8 – 10 weeks. Beach access in this location will be closed during the works.

Preserving trees

After careful consideration and assessment by an arborist, we are excited to confirm that no trees will be removed from the site to accommodate for the carpark. We have even been able to retain the central tree. However, some invasive species and small minor plants will still need to be removed.  

Project plans

Here’s what the project will involve:

• Formalising the existing parking areas with road seal and line marking.
• New pedestrian crossings.
• Update and realign intersection line marking.
• Planting a rain garden, which is a natural and soft approach to managing stormwater drainage.

Turners Beach Community Conversation

These plans, as well as other things happening in the Turners Beach area, will be discussed at the upcoming Turners Beach Community Conversation.

When:

Thursday 18 April 2024, from 6:30 pm.

Where:

Turners Beach Bowls & Community Club, 5 Henry Street, Turners Beach.

Light nibbles and hot drinks will be provided. To RSVP or submit a topic for discussion, please email exec@centralcoast.tas.gov.au or call 03 6429 8900 before the day of the event.

 

Dawn Services 

Ulverstone Cenotaph – 6am 

Dawn march, led by veterans, ex-service and serving personnel to form up at 5:45am at Victoria Street (directly behind Council offices) and proceed along Reibey Steet to the Shrine of Remembrance. Please note, this is not a wreath laying service. 

Penguin Cenotaph – 5:50am 

Dawn march, led by veterans, ex-service and serving personnel to form up at 5:45am Main Road (outside Henk’s Supermarket) – to proceed east along Main Road to Penguin Cenotaph. Please note, this is not a wreath laying service. 

Main Services 

Ulvrstone cenotaph – 11:30am

Main parade to form up at 10:45am in Victoria Street (directly behind Council offices) and proceed along Reibey Street to the Shrine of Remembrance for commemorative service and wreath laying ceremony. 

Penguin Cenotaph – 11:10am

Main parade to form up at 10:45am in Main Road (outside Henk’s Supermarket) to proceed east along Main Road to Penguin Cenotaph for commemorative service and wreath laying ceremony. 

Forth Cenotaph – 9am

Main parade to form up at 8:45am at Village Store (at Forth and Wilmot Roads intersection) to proceed along to Forth Road to Cenotaph for commemorative service and wreath laying ceremony. 

North motton reserve – 2pm

Commemorative service and wreath laying ceremony at North Motton Reserve Cenotaph (no march). 

Enquiries and bookings for wreath laying

 

Click here for information on the road closures that will take place for the Ulverstone and Penguin Anzac Day March and Service.

The April Council Meeting will be held on Monday, 15 April 2024. Join Councillors and staff from 6pm, at the Council Administration Centre at 19 King Edward Street, Ulverstone Tasmania 7315.

Below is a copy of the meeting agenda and live-stream link if you wish to tune in this way.

April Council Meeting – Agenda Live-Stream – YouTube

Public Question Time:

To submit a written question for Public Question Time, please provide this to the Chief Executive Officer by 3pm the day of the Monday meeting. 

You can do this in person at the Ulverstone Administration Centre, or via email to exec@centralcoast.tas.gov.au. Please clearly indicate in the email subject line that it is a question for Public Question Time.

For more information more regarding Public Question Time, and previous Agendas and Minutes, click below. 

Public Question Time

 

Council is thrilled to share the news that Tasmanian artist Gary Cole, alongside the Urban Discovery Collective, will be developing the Penguin Playground Public Art installation.

As part of our commitment to bringing the community along on the journey, we are excited to share the design concepts and process so far. Please note, these designs have now been set and we are not seeking further ideas and or comments.

This fantastic new feature will not only form a visually appealing, additional play area for the space – it will also act as a barrier to the fence, in conjunction with other landscaping elements. 

Student engagement 

It’s been a collaborative, co-design partnership between artist Gary Cole and playground designers Urban Discovery. Students and teachers from the Penguin District School were also invited to participate in the project.

The students were aged 6-16 years old and participated in a full day of site analysis, investigation, inquiry, and goal setting. Significant themes emerged from this session, which were further developed throughout the day.

The 3 key elements identified by the students were: shelter, habitat, and forage play.  These have now formed the basis for the design concept. 

The design concept 

The concept of the sculpture is a spiral ‘nest’. It will combine traditional and modern fabrication techniques to create a playful community artwork which invites curiosity and play, while also simultaneously representing the dynamic history and environment of the Penguin region.

Inspired by environment 

The rusty patina of the installation draws inspiration from the surrounding rock formations and mimics the nest patterns of the unique Tasmanian species, the Eastern Barred Bandicoot, which is now a threatened species.

The spiral is woven with foraged branches, vines, and grass, creating a ‘nest’ and providing shelter and respite from the elements. There will also be endemic flower climbers growing on the sculpture, which over time will create a secondary weave.

Inclusive Design 

The sculpture is accessible and inclusive in design. It will provide open ended and creative play opportunities for all members of our community using artistic methods to promote inquiry and knowledge sharing.

Timeline of project 

The fabrication process for the artwork will commence in late April 2024. It should take between 6 – 8 weeks to be completed, with installation occurring shortly after.

We hope the community will love this new addition to the Penguin Playground as much as the team and students have loved developing the concept. 

Background: 

Once a hazardous pond full of debris and unsustainable habitat, the Council made the decision to turn this space into something special for the community. This is where the development of a sensory garden and dementia healing space came about. 

There is a significant amount of research that supports the healing and beneficial effects of sensory gardens, and dementia healing gardens specifically. Sensory gardens can reduce anxiety in patients, may assist with symptom reduction, and provide remedial assistance in conjunction with traditional medical practices.

The proposed Sensory Garden is to provide a stimulating journey through all the senses: sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. The garden will be wheelchair accessible to enable individuals of all abilities to use and enjoy the garden with ease.

Project update: 

Council have cleared the weedy vegetation, and the landscaping elements are going in. The circular inner and outer pathways have been laid out, poured, and back filled with topsoil in readiness for planting. Mulching is now underway to suppress the growth of weeds, and the dry creek bed feature has been carefully sculpted and filled with bluestone.

The transformation from overgrown pond to healing garden is one that our team is really enjoying, and their effort is certainly shining though. The concept of this sensory garden is to draw inspiration from the surrounding environment, as well as support drainage of the garden into the natural wetland.

We would like to inform the community that Central Coast Council’s Waste Management Services will be impacted by the 2024 Easter period. Arrangements have been made for the following Council services: 

Kerbside Collection Service

Recycling and FOGO collection services scheduled for Good Friday will be collected one day later on Saturday 30 March.  This will only affect Zone One – Penguin.

Please have your bins out for collection by 6am to ensure that they will be emptied, as collection trucks may arrive at different times than you would normally expect.

Resource Recovery Centre (inc. Resale Shop)

Closed on:

• Friday 29 March (Good Friday)
• Monday 1 April (Easter Monday)
• Tuesday 2 April (Easter Tuesday)

Castra and Preston Transfer Stations

• Closed on Friday 29 March (Good Friday).

For other Council closures, click here. 

You can also make a service request online, or download the free Antenno service app. 

Thank you for your understanding and have a wonderful Easter. 

We would like to inform the community that Central Coast Council Offices and Services will be impacted by the 2024 Easter period. Arrangements have been made for the following Council services: 

Administration Centre

Closes 4.30pm on Thursday 28 March, reopens 8am Wednesday 3 April

Penguin Service Centre

Closes 3.30pm on Thursday 28 March, reopens 9.30am Wednesday 3 April

Works Depot

Closes 4.30pm on Thursday 28 March, reopens 7.30am Wednesday 3 April

Child Care Centre

Closes 6pm on Thursday 28 March, reopens 7am Wednesday 3 April

Recreation Centres

Close 4.30pm on Thursday 28 March, reopen 8am Wednesday 3 April

Penguin Visitor Information Centre

Closes 3.30pm on Thursday 28 March, reopens 9.30am Saturday 30 March

Hive (inc. Visitor Information)

Closes 4pm on Thursday 28 March, reopens 10am Monday 1 April

Resource Recovery Centre (inc. Resale Shop)

Closed on:

• Friday 29 March (Good Friday)
• Monday 1 April (Easter Monday)
• Tuesday 2 April (Easter Tuesday)

Recycling and FOGO bins that are normally collected on Good Friday (Penguin – Zone One only) will be collected one day later on Saturday. Click here for more information on Central Coast Council’s Waste Management Services that will be impacted by the 2024 Easter period.

Emergencies

All emergencies relating to roads, stormwater, parks and gardens, environmental (Resource Recovery Centre and Transfer Stations), recreation grounds, buildings and animal control during the closure period should be directed to tel. 6429 8999.

In the meantime, you might find what you’re looking for on the Council website. You can also make a service request online, or download the free Antenno service app. 

Thank you for your understanding and have a wonderful Easter. 

From Thursday 21 March to Monday March, between 7am – 5:30pm, Council’s contractor Hardings Group will be conducting roadworks on the Queen Street Intersection in Ulverstone, including South Road and Hobbs Parade.

Impact on traffic & community

There will be one way traffic only during the works. Please expect traffic delays of approximately 5-10 minutes (however, these times are not guaranteed and could be more, or less). 

Why are these works happening?

These works are part of our Council’s efforts to maintain our roads by preventing failed (cracked) sections that might deteriorate further, resulting in potholes and additional maintenance. 

Notice to surrounding residents

Letter Drops were completed to all residents affected, and Hardings Group have directly informed businesses within the roadworks zone.

Detour routes

There are no formal detour routes in place. However, local traffic can utilise alternative routes available to avoid the area. 

Questions or concerns

Please don’t hesitate to contact Trevor Grace from Hardings Group if you have any questions or concerns on 0408 141 135.

 

Central Coast Council (supported by a co-funding grant from the Cradle Coast Authority), the National Desexing Network and the Penguin Veterinary Centre have joined forces to offer residents in need a subsidised desexing and microchipping program to help prevent unwanted cats.

This program, managed by the National Desexing Network, is available to Central Coast Council residents with a valid pension, concession, or healthcare card, low income, with too many pets, or adopting a stray. 

Residents who need support can phone the National Desexing Network on 1300 368 992 and if eligible, will be issued with a desexing voucher to then contact the participating veterinary clinic to make an appointment. These subsidies are available only while Council funding lasts.

The National Desexing Network urges residents to get their cats desexed between 2 and 4 months of age as female cats can become pregnant from just 4 months old and can breed continuously after that.  Male cats are less likely to fight, roam and spray when desexed.

Mayor Cheryl Fuller encourages residents in need to take advantage of this proactive program.

“Council is pleased to be able to provide this service for those in-need. This program will help reduce unwanted litters, cat nuisance issues and predation on the native wildlife. Research also shows that desexed animals can live longer and healthier lives.” Said Mayor Cheryl Fuller

“This initiative is designed for those in need only and there are strong eligibility requirements. We still encourage other community members to be responsible for desexing and microchipping their animals.”  She said.

Penguin Veterinary Centre will be participating in this program for Central Coast Council residents, with support from the National Desexing Network.

“Council and the Cradle Coast Authority would like to thank the Penguin Veterinary Centre for their help in bringing this fantastic community service to fruition.” Said Mayor Fuller.  

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Click here for more details on the program.