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Public Holiday Closure
The Council Office will be closed Monday 9 March due to a public holiday.
DA2026/8 – 24 Agnes Street, Rosebery
Reestablish food services at 24 Agnes Street, Rosebery. Representations must be made by Monday 5pm 16/3/2026.
DA2026/14 – 39 Lyell Street, Gormanston
Shed – Residential Vehicle Garage, 29 Lyell Street, Gormanston. Representations must be made by Monday 5pm 16/3/2026.
Outcomes -February Council Meeting
An update on the outcomes from the February Council Meeting, including the Dick Clarke Jetty, policies, lease renewals & more.
DA2026/11 – 9 Agnes Street, Rosebery
Emergency Services – Demolition & Replacement Police Station and Residence, 9 Agnes Street, Rosebery
Representations must be made by Tuesday 5pm 10/3/2026.
DA2026/07 – Nancy Creek, Pieman River
Pleasure Boat Facility- Landing & Staircase (for Tourist Operation), Nancy Creek, Pieman River. Representations must be made by Tuesday 5pm 10/3/2026.
Unpaid Rates Auction
Properties with three years or more rates outstanding will be sold at auction next week.
Special Council Meeting
An update on the outcomes from the Special Council Meeting held 5 February.
Queenstown Pump Track
The Queenstown Pump Track will be closed for approximately two weeks to allow upgrades to be completed.
Telstra Service Disruptions
Council acknowledges, and shares, the community’s deep concern about the ongoing and widespread failures of Telstra phone and internet services.
Temporary Service Changes
An all-staff meeting will be held on Thursday 12 February 2026, resulting in some changes to Council services.
Special Council Meeting
A Special Council Meeting will be held on Thursday 5 February 2026.