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State government

1 decisions1 topicsUpdated 21 April 2026

Context

  • Tracked aliases include State government.

Mentions

  • Target of continued advocacy on protection of primary production, tourism and scenic values.
  • Exploring transport options and expected to release a report.
  • This may affect how future large-scale energy developments, including solar farm proposals, are assessed locally and what planning protections Council seeks for rural and scenic areas.
  • May affect access to the mountain and future transport-related infrastructure discussions.

Decisions

Further work on planning options for electricity generating works

Council asked the CEO to progress options 3 and 4 and return with a further report on cost, sequence and pathway. Council also agreed to continue advocacy with the State government and agencies to strengthen protection of primary production, tourism and scenic values in the planning framework, especially when assessing applications for Electricity Generating Works.

This may affect how future large-scale energy developments, including solar farm proposals, are assessed locally and what planning protections Council seeks for rural and scenic areas.

Topics

Transport options and cable car discussion

Members noted the State Government has explored transport options and is expected to release a report in 6 to 8 weeks. It was also noted no decision has yet been made on a cable car.

May affect access to the mountain and future transport-related infrastructure discussions.

Meetings

Hobart Workshop Committee - 2 Mar 2026 4.00pm

The committee discussed the Halls Saddle Multi-Purpose Precinct project plan, including funding, planning uses and a proposed community engagement timeline, then moved into closed session for confidential items.