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Welcome to the Devonport City Council website. This site aims to provide you with up to date information on all activities related to Council and the City of Devonport.
DOG REGISTRATION RENEWALS
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY
Thank you to everyone who took part in our recent Customer Satisfaction Survey. Your responses will help shape our directive for the forthcoming year. The results will be available on Speak Up Devonport this week. Watch this space!
SPEAK UP DEVONPORT!
We want Devonport to have their say and speak up, because we are listening! We want to hear your ideas and thoughts. Sign up
and get involved by joining our online discussions.Your comments will
be considered in making important decisions which shape the future of
your community.Feel free to encourage your colleagues, friends, family
and neighbours to join in by sending them a link to one of the
discussion forums.Your Voice....Speak Up Devonport!
ROAD CLOSURE - BEST STREET
Residents are advised that the east-bound lane of Best Street between Gunn & Griffiths Streets will be closed from Monday 30 April to Wednesday 9 May for the purpose of water connections under the road pavement. The works, pending weather and unforseen circumstances, will take ten days to complete.
We ask all road users to take note of changed traffic conditions at this time, and remind residents that Oldaker Street and Steele Street can be used as alternative thoroughfares. Thank you in advance for your patience.
NEW COUNCIL MEETING FORMAT
Devonport City Council Aldermen have voted unanimously to alter the format for future Council meetings. The new time frame will see the ordinary meeting start at the approved time of 6.00pm commencing with the session closed to the public to consider agenda items of a confidential nature. At 7.15pm the meeting will then open for the public session and continue until all agenda items are concluded. The next Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Monday, 21 May, 2012.
PIPING OF OPEN DRAIN AND TRANSLOCATION OF BURROWING CRAYFISH FROM SHEFFIELD ROAD, DEVONPORT, TASMANIA
The following information is advised pursuant to section 95B(2) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999. The Devonport City Council proposes the following action, Piping of Open Drain and Translocation of Burrowing Crayfish from Sheffield Road, Devonport, Tasmania (EPBC 2011/6095). The controlling provisions are Listed Threatened Species and Communities (Section 18 and Section 18A).
An advertisement seeking comment was published in the media and through Council's web page on SATURDAY 3 MARCH 2012. Comments were received and changes have been made to the assessment documentation.
The revised documentation relating to the proposal will be on display for information between 16 April and COB 14 May 2012 at the following locations:
- Devonport City Council, Administration Centre Office, 44-48 Best Street, Devonport, TAS, 7310
- Devonport Library, 21 Oldaker Street, Devonport, TAS, 7310
- Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment, C/- the Stony Rise Government Centre, Rundle Road, Devonport, TAS, 7310
- Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Resources Library, John Gorton Building, King Edwards Terrace, Parkes, ACT, 2600
The documents can also be veiwed at http://speakupdevonport.com.au/opendrainpiping
Should assistance be required to view the above documentation please contact Andrew Rundle by telephone (03) 6424 0511.
STRENGTHENING WORKS - MERSEY RIVER BRIDGE
The Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (DIER) have advised that strengthening works will commence after Easter on Victoria Bridge at Devonport on the east bound lanes. The works will make the bridge suitable for use by increased mass limit vehicles. Works are expected to be completed by the end of May 2012.
The speed limit will be reduced to 40km/h and traffic will be reduced to one lane during these periods. This will allow work to occur on the bridge deck.
Delays can be expected and motorists should allow extra time when travelling through this location.
Your safety is important so please drive with care and obey traffic signs and other directions given by on-site personnel. For further information about this project, please email
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or visit http://www.dier.tas.gov.au/
DEVONPORT AQUATIC CENTRE SEASON TO DRAW TO A CLOSE
The Devonport Aquatic Centre has now closed it's doors for the end of the 2011/12 season! Construction on the $14m indoor facility will commence shortly hereafter and when the new facility opens in late 2013, this is how it will look! The new facility will provide the North West coast with a premier indoor aquatic centre that can be used and enjoyed all year round.To keep up to date with the construction, "like" us on Facebook or visit Speak Up Devonport and let us know what you think of the new Centre!
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MICROCHIPPING INFORMATION FOR DOG OWNERS
Devonport City Council would like to remind all dog owners that as of Sunday 1 July 2012, if they have a dog and it is over six months of age it must be microchipped.
If you are buying a dog after 1 July, it will be your responsibility to ensure that it is microchipped – either before you buy it or immediately after you take possession of it.
Exemptions exist from compulsory microchipping for specified racing greyhounds, specified hunting dogs and all working dogs or if a veterinarian issues a certificate stating that to implant the dog with a microchip may adversely affect the health of the animal.
To have your dog microchipped, contact your local veterinary surgeon, animal welfare agencies like the Dogs Home or RSPCA, or selected pet shops who can either microchip your dog or provide you with information as to where you can have it microchipped. Read more...
SPIRIT OF THE CITY AWARD
Council has introduced a "Spirit of the City" Award to recognise the outstanding achievement and contribution made to the City of Devonport by dedicated and deserving non-residents, whom have made significant contribution to the promotion and advancement of Devonport over a period of time. Find out more about the nomination process ....
CIVIC SERVICE AWARD
In 2007 Council introduced a "Recognition of Civic Service" Award to recognise a person who has resided in the City for a minimum period of approximately fifteen years, who has demonstrated over a period of time a commitment for the betterment of the community having shown vision, sound judgement, integrity or leadership. Find out more about the nomination process ....
ACCESS TO COUNCIL INFORMATION
The Right to Information Act 2009 commenced on 1 July 2012 which provided a legally enforceable right to members of the public in accordance with this Act, to obtain information contained in the records of the Government and public authorities.
Section 3 defines the object of the Right to Information Act 2009.
(1) The object of this Act is to improve democratic government in Tasmania -
(a) by increasing the accountability of the executive to the people of Tasmania; and
(b) by increasing the ability of the people of Tasmania to participate in their governance; and
(c) by acknowledging that information collected by public authorities is collected for and on behalf of the people of Tasmania and is the property of the State.
(2) This object is to be pursued by giving members of the public the right to obtain information held by public authorities and Ministers.
(3) This object is also to be pursued by giving members of the public the right to obtain information about the operations of Government.
(4) It is the intention of Parliament -
(a) that this Act be interpreted so as to further the object set out in subsection (1); and
(b) that discretions conferred by this Act be exercised so as to facilitate and promote, promptly and at the lowest reasonable cost, the provision of the maximum amount of official information.
The Devonport City Council provides information to the public through proactive disclosure. This information is available via our Website under the Your Council tab and includes Annual Reports, Annual Plans, Strategic Plans, Annual Fees and Charges, Estimates, Council By-Laws and Policies.
If you cannot find the information you require the following options below maybe of assistance
- Direct from Devonport City Council Website - http://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/
- Telephone Devonport City Council on 6424 0511
- Email Devonport City Council on
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- If it is old information it may be deposited with the Tasmanian Archives and Heritage Office - www.archives.tas.gov.au/database telephone 03 6233 7488
If the information is not freely available we will assist you to make an application for an assessed disclosure by completing the application form by clicking on this link.
Section 13(2) of the Right to Information Act 2009 details the application process for assessed disclosure of information.
Please address your applications to:
Right to Information Officer
Devonport City Council
PO Box 604
DEVONPORT TAS 7310
Applications are to be accompanied by the application fee. This fee is 25 fee units, which is currently $35.00 for the 2011/2012 financial year and is indexed annually.
You may apply to have the fee waived if you are in financial hardship:
- evidence provided to support your receipt of Centrelink or veterans affairs payments;
- if you are a member of parliament and the application is in connection with your official duty; or
- evidence provided which shows that the information sought is intended to be used for a purpose that is of general public interest or benefit.
Make sure you have looked for the information you require before you make formal application, because if the information is otherwise available, your application may be refused without the return of your application fee.
An Officer will then assess your application against the Right to Information Act 2009 and let you know the outcome of that process in writing. If the application or part of the application is refused, then the reasons for the refusal to provide the information must be provided as part of the decision, together with details on the right to see a review of the decision. Some information on reviews by the Ombudsman can be found on the Office of the Ombudsman's website.
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