PUBLIC NOTICES
Waste Transfer Station – Green Waste Burn
Swansea WTS – Residents please note there will be a Green waste burn commencing week of the 1st March.
*Weather Permitting
Notification: Our Park & Raspins public toilet facilities closure
Residents please be aware that on the 2nd & 4th of March the toilets located on the Tasman Highway, Orford will be closed due to service maintenance (Taswater)
Public toilets at Our park will be closed on the 23rd of March also.
Please note that TasWater are planning portaloos in these area’s.
Warning: Bicheno beach users – Portuguese Man of War (Blue Bottles)
Residents and visitors of Bicheno, please be aware that there have been blue bottles sighted on our beaches.
SWANSEA BOAT RAMP – SAND REMOVAL
MAST will be undertaking sand removal works at the Swansea Boat ramp on the following dates:
- Friday 5th February 2021. 0.43m low tide @ 9.44am
- Friday 5th March 2021. 0.32m low tide @ 8.32am
- Thursday 1 April 2021. 0.28m low tide @ 6.18am
This work will be undertaken by contractor engaged by MAST. MAST will undertake a community consultation and notification. The sand removal work has been timed to precede high ramp use periods.
OPENING TIMES – WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRES
All Waste Transfer Stations in the municipal area are open during the following times:
Monday – Friday 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday 10.00am – 2.00pm
The area of Waste Management has evolved from being landfill sites to environmentally responsible waste management and recycling centres.
Council continues to operate its kerbside collection and recycling service throughout the Municipal area.
Council will continue to promote and implement the Waste Management Strategy and its associated implications.
Council operates Waste Management Centres in Bicheno, Coles Bay, Swansea and Orford.
If you require an new bin or replacement lid for your garbage/recycling bin, we have online request forms available here.
If you would like any further information regarding your kerbside collection, or any other enquiries regarding Waste Management, please call the Works Department on 03 6256 4777.
Visiting Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Offices
The Council Offices at 9 Melbourne Street, Triabunna are operating at normal hours of operation, Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm, BUT with some changes to how we serve you.
In order to maintain a safe environment for members of the public and staff, we ask that you please email or phone us (see contact details below) to make an appointment before coming to the office for any matters related to:
- Building
- Planning
- Plumbing
- Environmental Health
Please keep in mind you can continue to contact us via one of these alternative methods if a visit to the office is not essential.
- Email – admin@freycinet.tas.gov.au
- Phone – 6256 4777
- Website – Check out our website for all Council information including forms or requests and additional links to assist you to carry out your business
Should you need to visit the Council Offices, please make use of the hand sanitiser available at the entrance, remember to maintain a physical distance from others of at least 1.5 metres at all times and please do stay at home if you are sick. We have a maximum number of 2 persons in the reception area at the one time.
We truly appreciate your continued support and patience during the COVID-19 situation
PLAYGROUNDS
In order to ensure the health and safety of the community, it is important that the following rules are observed at all times:
- Maintain social distancing (1.5 metres apart)
- Exercise good personal hygiene.
- Stay home if unwell
- Stay informed of current restrictions
- Please be aware that we are unable to disinfect the equipment.
WEED SPRAYING PROGRAM
The weed and vegetation control spraying program in both township and rural areas is ongoing, weather permitting. The program involves treatment in residential areas, rural roadsides and public reserves.
Council has a current list of ratepayers who have requested that areas adjacent to their properties not be sprayed. Should any property owner wish to maintain their own frontage and be included on the ‘no spray’ list please contact Council’s Works Department on 03 62564777.
RECREATIONAL WATER RESULTS
Sampling of Recreational Water is required under the provisions of the Recreational Water Quality Guidelines as prescribed by the Public Health Act 1997. The Australian Guidelines for Recreational Use of Water provide for the procedures and prescribed limits for the different uses for the water. Consideration has only been given to the highest class of use, Primary contact.
Results for Glamorgan Spring Bay Council are listed below:
| Water testing results | |||
| Beach: | 20/12/20 | 18/01/21 | 19/02/21 |
| Jubilee Beach, Swansea | <10 | <10 | <10 |
| Muirs Beach, Coles Bay | <10 | 52 | <10 |
| Richardsons Beach, Coles Bay | <10 | 10 | 10.0 |
| Waubs Beach, Bicheno | 10 | <10 | |
| Raspins Beach, Orford | 10 | <10 | <10 |
| East Shelly Beach, Orford | <10 | 10 | 10.0 |
| Spring Bay, Orford | <10 | <10 | <10 |
The Recreational Water Quality Guidelines 2007 (Public Health Act 1997) sets the base limit for microbiological standards for investigation as greater than 140 enterococci/100ml.
Resampling must be undertaken within 48 hours of becoming aware of a 140/100ml enterococci sample and conduct appropriate sanitary inspection.
Where two consecutive samples are greater than 280/100ml, the public must be advised if primary contact water body and resampling must be undertaken immediately within 48 hours of becoming aware of the result. Any decision to remove an advisory sign shall be determined in conjunction with the Director of Public Health.
As shown all commonly used recreational sites comply with the microbiological guidelines of a median value of not more than <140 cfu/100mL Enterococci.
NOTICES OF THE UPCOMING SECTION 24 COMMITTEE MEETINGS CAN BE FOUND HERE
CAN’T FIND WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR HERE? CHECK UNDER COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING PERMITS
Applications have been submitted to the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council for a planning permit for the following uses and/or developments.
By accessing the following information on this website, you will be taken to have agreed to the following terms and conditions:
The information on this website is provided for the purpose of encouraging public awareness and participation in the planning process in accordance with the objectives of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993. The information is not a detailed history of the planning application process and is not notification for the purpose of section 57(3) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993.
The contents of this website (which includes downloadable material) are subject to copyright and are protected by law. Council grants you a non-exclusive licence to reproduce the contents of this website in your web browser for the sole purpose of viewing the content. Council reserves all other rights. Digital applications displayed on this website are intended for public perusal only and should not be reproduced without the consent of the copyright owner.
Persons wishing to confirm the details of the application can view the application at the locations below during normal office hours.
Application documents will be available for inspection on Council’s website at www.gsbc.tas.gov.au/services&facilities/publicnotices and at Council’s offices at 9 Melbourne Street, Triabunna. Any person may make a representation on an application by letter (PO Box 6, Triabunna) or electronic mail (planning@freycinet.tas.gov.au) addressed to the General Manager.
| Name | Address | Application Date | Closing Date | Pdf file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subdivision x 2 Lots | 42 Gordon Street, Bicheno | Friday 12 February 2021 | Friday 26 February 2021 | |
| Subdivision x 2 Lots | 52 Tasman Highway, Bicheno | Friday 12 February 2021 | Friday 26 February 2021 | |
| Spring Bay Mill site-wide master parking plan | RA555 Freestone Point Road, Triabunna | Friday 12 February 2021 | Friday 26 February 2021 | DA 2021 – 37 – Spring Bay Mill, 555 Freestone Point Rd Exhibited documents |
| Awnings | 11 Franklin Street, Swansea | Friday 12 February 2021 | Friday 26 February 2021 | |
| Visitor Accommodation - 18 cabins, 16 campsites, and supporting infrastructure | 336 Okehampton Road, Triabunna | Friday 12 February 2021 | Friday 26 February 2021 | DA 2020 – 301 – 336 Okehampton Rd, Triabunna Exhibited Documents |
| Dwelling | 9 Spring Beach Rise, Spring Beach | Friday 19 February 2021 | Friday 05 March 2021 | DA 2021 – 26 – 9 Spring Beach Rise, Spring Beach Exhibited Documents |
| Dwelling extensions, alterations & new boat shed | 384 Rheban Road, Spring Beach | Friday 19 February 2021 | Friday 05 March 2021 | DA 2021 – 35 – 384 Rheban Road Spring Beach Exhibited Documents |
| Addition - roofed patio | 12 Paradise Court, Orford | Friday 19 February 2021 | Friday 05 March 2021 | |
| Contractors yard | 68 Kunzea Circuit, Coles Bay | Friday 26 February 2021 | Friday 12 March 2021 | DA 2020 – 309 – 68 Kunzea Circuit, Coles Bay Exhibited Documents |
| Change of use to visitor accommodation | 30 Oyster Bay Court, Coles Bay | Friday 26 February 2021 | Friday 12 March 2021 | DA 2021 – 46 – 30 Oyster Bay Court, Coles Bay Exhibited Documents |
| Dwelling | 140 Harveys Farm Road, Bicheno | Friday 26 February 2021 | Friday 12 March 2021 | DA 2021 – 47 – 140 Harveys Farm Rd, Bicheno Exhibited Documents |
| Garage | 4 Waubs Court, Bicheno | Friday 26 February 2021 | Friday 12 March 2021 | |
| Dwelling | 28 Fraser Street, Bicheno | Friday 26 February 2021 | Friday 12 March 2021 | |
| Carport | 2 Murray Street, Bicheno | Friday 26 February 2021 | Friday 12 March 2021 | |
| Outbuilding | 2 Walters Drive, Orford | Friday 26 February 2021 | Friday 12 March 2021 | |
| Dwelling & outbuilding | 5 Oyster Place, Orford | Friday 26 February 2021 | Friday 12 March 2021 | |
| Dwelling | 1/3 Old Convict Road, Orford | Friday 26 February 2021 | Friday 12 March 2021 | DA 2021 – 27 – 1-3 Old Convict Road, Orford Exhibited Documents |
| Change of use to visitor accommodation | 26 Vicary Street, Triabunna | Friday 26 February 2021 | Friday 12 March 2021 |