Hobart Workshop Committee - 22 Jun 2026 4.00pm

Topics

• Hobart streetscape projects move to community engagement
  Council committee has endorsed the next consultation step for Macquarie Street South Junction and Montpelier Retreat Upgrade.
  Residents and nearby businesses could see changes to street layout, amenity and access, with consultation now likely.
• Selfs Point and Cornelian Bay master plan advances
  A workshop update on the master plan showed ongoing design work, with members pushing interest in coastal walking track links.
  The plan could shape future access, recreation and open space outcomes around the waterfront.

Decisions

• No supplementary items considered
  The committee resolved to deal with supplementary items if any were received, but none were submitted.
  No direct service or policy change; confirms the agenda stayed limited to published business.
• No conflicts of interest declared
  Members were asked to declare interests and none were indicated.
  Supports transparency in committee decision-making.
• Climate, Sustainability and Biodiversity Committee minutes received and noted
  The committee received and noted the minutes of the Climate, Sustainability and Biodiversity Committee dated 19 May 2026.
  No direct change for residents, but records environmental committee activity.
• City Heritage Committee minutes received and noted
  The committee received and noted the minutes of the City Heritage Committee dated 2 June 2026.
  No direct change for residents, but records heritage committee activity.
• Building Better Streets projects progressed to community engagement
  The committee endorsed progressing the Macquarie Street South Junction and Montpelier Retreat Upgrade to community engagement.
  Residents and businesses in the area can expect consultation and possible future streetscape changes.

Discussion

• Selfs Point and Cornelian Bay Master Plan update
  A workshop presentation updated members on progress on the master plan and invited further comments. Members indicated strong interest in coastal walking track links.
  May influence future open space, walking connections and shoreline access in the area.
• Closed portion of meeting
  The committee resolved to close part of the meeting for matters including closed minutes, land acquisition/disposal, confidential commercial information and closed questions without notice.
  Some later decisions were made privately and are not fully detailed in the open portion.

Impacts

• Possible future consultation and design changes for Macquarie Street South Junction and Montpelier Retreat.
• Potential improvements to local streetscape amenity and traffic/public realm outcomes if the projects proceed.
• Further planning work may affect walking connections and recreation access around Selfs Point and Cornelian Bay.

Places

• Macquarie Street South Junction (project area)
  One of the streetscape projects endorsed to move to community engagement.
• Montpelier Retreat (project area)
  One of the streetscape projects endorsed to move to community engagement.
• Selfs Point (locality)
  Subject of a master plan workshop update.
• Cornelian Bay (locality)
  Subject of a master plan workshop update.

Next

• Undertake community engagement for Macquarie Street South Junction and Montpelier Retreat Upgrade
  Future stage following the committee endorsement
• Continue workshop discussions on the Selfs Point and Cornelian Bay Master Plan
  Ongoing after 22 Jun 2026
• Prepare or consider further detailed reports on closed-session matters as required
  At future meetings if needed

Extract

CITY OF HOBART MINUTES THE HOBART WORKSHOP COMMITTEE MEETING OPEN PORTION MONDAY, 22 JUNE 2026 Minutes (Open Portion) The Hobart Workshop Committee Meeting 22/6/2026 ORDER OF BUSINESS APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE 1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY ................................................... 3 2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ................................................................ 4 3. CONSIDERATION OF SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS ................................. 4 4. INDICATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ....................................... 4 5. TRANSFER OF AGENDA ITEMS ............................................................. 5 6. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES ..........................