1 minute read
Old Beach zoning review update
Brighton Council recently endorsed the findings of the Old Beach Zoning Review Project for community consultation. Last year, Council engaged ERA Planning Consultants to check whether two precincts in Old Beach can accommodate further residential growth, given the high demand. The ERA analysis included community engagement, site analysis and a traffic assessment.
Community engagement occurred mid-2022, with 72 responses from 104 properties in the precincts.
Advertisement
The site analysis considered the current planning controls, details of the site and surrounds, land constraints and values, and the transport network in and around Old Beach. The traffic assessment analysed the capacity of the East Derwent Highway and key intersections to accommodate increased traffic. The consultants determined that both precincts generally have the necessary conditions to accommodate future residential growth, subject to infrastructure upgrades, master planning and rezoning applications being approved by Council and the Tasmanian Planning Commission.
Community consultation for the project will run for a period of four weeks, from 23 January – 24 February. Members of the community are invited to review the documents and make written submissions. All submissions received during this period will be considered by Council in making their final decision as to whether to endorse the report’s recommendations.
For further information, please contact Brian White on (03) 6268 7070. The documents can be viewed at www.brighton.tas.gov.au/ community/have-your-say.
Get snug as a bug in these rugs
The Quilters Easter Showcase will be held at Brighton Civic Centre on Saturday 1 April from 9.30am – 3pm. Entry is $5 which includes morning tea. Attendees are asked to bring their own mug and lunch.
Traders from around the state will be exhibiting their work, and there will be a raffle and prizes on offer. Like in previous years, the funds raised will be donated to local causes in Brighton. For more information, please call 0426 289 892.
