Roads
North Terrace Waterfront Road Development
Burnie City Council, along with the State Government Department of Infrastructure, Energy & Resources (DIER), share responsibility for the management of traffic on the road network within Burnie.
Service Tasmania
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Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (DIER) Responsibility
The following roads are under the control and maintenance responsibility of DIER and are maintained through the Traffic Division's Burnie Office (telephone: 6434 6496):
- Bass Highway - Blythe River to Cam River;
- Mount Street - Bass Highway to Three Mile Line Road;
- Mount Road - Three Mile Line Road to the southern municipal boundary (near Valentines Peak; and
- Truck Route
Where these roads have a footpath, on one side or both sides, the Council is generally responsible for maintenance of the road verge and footpath, but with the State retaining overall control for the road reservation.
DIER also maintain traffic signs, traffic lights and road markings on all roads. Council can arrange for ratepayer requests to be forwarded to DIER.
Council Responsibility
All other roads in the Burnie District are under the care and control of Council, however Council is not responsible for the maintenance of unrestricted streets.
Council Transport Services include:
- Street name signs
- Tourist directory signs,
- Maintenance of Roads, Streets, Drains
- Regular Inspections of both urban and rural road networks.
Issues can arise between inspections or may be noted for future programmes and residents are encouraged to report any concerns they may have to Council for attention.
Council's Customer Service Team can be contacted on 6430 5700 or emailed to burnie@burnie.net please include your contact number.
Council staff would appreciate as much information as possible to enable the nature and location of the problem to be identified.
Permit to Occupy a Council Street/ Road/ Footpath Reservation
The Burnie City Council may grant a permit to allow temporary occupation or obstruction of a part only of a Council street in association with:
- the conduct of a public event, or
- the conduct of building, construction maintenance or repair activity on adjoining land or premises,
- including the temporary storage of equipment or materials,
- and the placement of equipment, hoists and machines.
A person seeking to occupy or obstruct a Council Street/Road/Footpath Reservation must first complete an Application for Conduct of an Activity or Work within a Council Street, and obtain a Permit from the Council.
No go zones
New Road Rules Relating to Skateboards, Scooters, Roller-Blades, Bicycles and other Wheeled Recreational Devices.
As of 1 July 2002 local Councils have the power to declare No Go areas and police will be able to confiscate skateboards under Tasmania's new regime for the use of skateboards, roller-blades, scooters, bicycles and other wheeled recreational devices.
The new rules, which are part of Tasmania's commitment under the Australian Road Rules Agreement, will provide a system where the use of skateboards and similar devices is properly regulated, providing better protection for pedestrians.
The introduction of the rules follows an extensive community consultation process conducted under the auspices of the Tasmanian Skating Committee, which advises the State Government.
The Burnie City Council has declared the following areas within the CBD No Go zones:
- Mount Street, from North Terrace to Ladbrooke Street;
- Wilson Street, from North Terrace to Ladbrooke Street;
- Wilmot Street, from Mount Street to Marine Terrace;
- Cattley Street, from Mount Street to Marine Terrace;
- Alexander Street - east side, from Wilmot Street to Cattley Street;
- Burnie City Council Basement Car Park; Marine Place - open space area west of the Multistorey Car Park, Marine Terrace; and
- Cinema Car Park - abutting Wilmot Street.
- Multistorey Car Park.
Under the new rules, skaters will be banned from all highways and major roads, from any road, which has a speed limit higher than 60km/h, marked carriageways or centre-line markings.
Skaters under 12 years old will be banned from all roads and skating will be prohibited on roads after dark.As of July 1, 2001 the use of bicycles on footpaths will also be governed by new regulations.
Skaters and cyclists are able to ride on footpaths however they must keep to the left, give-way to pedestrians and ride with due care and attention.
A skater or cyclist who contravenes one of the new rules may receive an on-the-spot fine or may be summonsed to Court. Police will also have the power to confiscate a skateboard for seven (7) days.
A targeted education campaign is being conducted to advise the community of the changes to the rules and what they mean, with special emphasis given to young people. This includes the development of a code of conduct for skaters, which explains the details of the new rules.
Should you require further information regarding the new rules please contact the Department of Infrastructure Energy and Resources on 131 105.
