What we do
Public Health is concerned with the protection and promotion of health and the prevention of illness, injury and disability within the community. Environmental health is a key component of public health and explores the impact of the built and natural environments on the physical, social and psychological well-being of people.
The primary legislative statutes administered by Council for the promotion of public health are the Public Health Act 1997; the Food Act 2003; and the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994:
To find out more about specific activities:
Sharps
Council offer a sharps disposal service and new disposal containers are also available from Council for a fee.
Smoke Free Areas
Smoke-free areas in Tasmania are established under the Public Health Act 1997.
Smoke free areas are important as they:
- Protect people from exposure to second hand smoke
- De-normalise smoking behaviour in public places, particularly for young people
- Support people who have quit or are trying to quit smoking
You can find out more here.
Waste Water
An on-site wastewater management system receives and / or treats wastewater and sewerage and then disposes this into an approved disposal system or a re-use system. This page has information on:
- Septic tanks
- Aerated wastewater treatment systems
- Waterless composting toilets
- Hybrid systems
You can find out more here.
Other topics:
Alison Shea
| Position | Manager of Planning & Compliance |
| Contact Details | Work: 03 64714700 Email: complianceadmin@westcoast.tas.gov.au |