West Coast Council - Welcome - Gateway to Tasmania's Wilderness

Council Administration Office Consolidation - Q&A

28 April 2008
Council offers answers to common questions regarding the proposed move of Council administration offices to Queenstown
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Water Shortages

19 February 2008
The Conglomerate Creek water supply to Queenstown has been turned off
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Council to Auction Property

18 February 2008
Roberts Real Estate, on behalf of Council will be auctioning a house in Queenstown for unpaid rates on 29 February.
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Unpaid Rates Auction Success

7 November 2007
Council's auction for unpaid rates has been a success, with all properties selling.
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West Coast Turns Green

3 July 2007
Origin Energy has assisted Tasmania's West Coast Council to reduce its impact on the environment by encouraging the conversion of the council vehicle fleet to LP Gas and offset greenhouse gas emissions.
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Welcome to the West Coast Council's website!

Covering 9574.5sq kms, the West Coast municipality is the gateway to Tasmania's wilderness. Coastal populations include Strahan, situated on Macquarie Harbour, and the picturesque shack sites of Granville Harbour and Trial Harbour. The inland population centres of Queenstown, Zeehan, Tullah and Rosebery are all within a short distance from magnificent lakes, rivers, rainforests, dunes and historic sites.

With a population of approximately 5500, the West Coast is celebrated for its tourism, mining and fishing whilst the clean air, mild climate and strong commitment to community make the West Coast a fantastic and unique place to be.

Current temperature for Strahan

Recorded at 01:05pm EST 04 July 2008

Strahan 9.8C

Current temperature 9.8C
Relative humidity: 70%
Wind Direction: NE
Wind Speed: 13 km/h 7 knots
Pressure: 1029.3 hPa
Rain since 9am: -

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