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Projects and Works

Council is constantly working to improve our city. Take a look at some of the key projects and works currently in progress or recently completed.

View Road Reserve - Pump Track and Cycle Path

Recreational cycling for fitness and wellbeing is about to receive an exciting boost in Burnie as Council prepare to design and construct a new bicycle pump track and mountain bike trails at the View Road Reserve.

Linton Street Reconstruction

On Monday 4 October, works will begin to reconstruct the failing pavement and provide a new asphalt surface in Linton Street

Bitumen Surfacing Services 2021-2022

Asphalt and Spray Seal work sites for 2021/2022 - each year Council conducts a public tender for Bitumen Surfacing Services to support our Urban and Rural Roads Reseal Program.

Bay Street Upgrade (west of Noel Street)

Work will commence mid-September to complete an upgrade of Bay Street, from Noel Street west to the end of the road. Works include the replacement of kerb and channel, a new stormwater main, and asphalt seal.

Glance Creek Road Upgrade

Upgrades to Glance Creek Road, from Glance Creek to Menaire Road including flood damage reconstruction.

The Boulevard - pedestrian safety improvements

Pedestrian safety improvements on The Boulevard, from Montello Primary School to Joyce Street.

South Burnie Beach - toilet, change rooms and car park upgrade

The South Burnie Beach area will receive a major facelift with the installation of a new public toilet and change room facility, upgrades to the car park, re-alignment of the Coastal Pathway, and several other conveniences such as drinking fountains, beach showers, and a bike rack.

Taxi Rank Shelter

As part of Council’s Capital Works program, a taxi rank shelter, complete with windbreaks and seating will be constructed in Mount Street near the taxi zone to provide a dry and comfortable area for people to use while waiting for a taxi.

South Burnie Foreshore Erosion Control

The sea wall along South Burnie Esplanade will soon be upgraded to prevent storm surge inundation and associated damage in the area.

Burnie Aquatic Centre - Splashpad Windbreak

A windbreak is soon to be constructed at the Burnie Aquatic Centre.

Upper Burnie Lookout Redevelopment

The Upper Burnie Lookout area is currently being redeveloped to improve the experience for those visiting this unique spot.

Safety Upgrades for Upper Burnie Intersection

Improvements will be made at the Mount Street/Three Mile Line Road/Atkins Drive intersection in Upper Burnie.

Natone Road Edge Widening

Burnie City Council has been successful in obtaining a grant under the Safer Rural Road Program to undertake various edge widening work on approx. 4.1km of Natone Road, from Iron Mine Road to Camena Road.

Acton Cricket Pitch

Works are underway at the Acton Recreation Ground oval to replace the cricket pitch with a new compliant standard pitch complete with synthetic matting on the pitch surface.

Exercise Stations in Parks and Reserves

Council is installing 4 new outdoor exercise stations along the South Burnie Foreshore.

CBD Bin Replacement Program

Council’s current capital expenditure program includes the replacement of the CBD bin pairs (waste and recycling). We expect that all new shiny bins will be in place by the end of the year.