28 March 2013

Future of West Hobart Oval (recreation area)

A motion calling for the development of a master plan for the West Hobart Oval ('The Rec'), in consultation with the local community, will be going to the Hobart City Council Parks Committee.  The text of the motion is printed below.

If anyone would like to encourage members of the Parks Committee to support the motion please contact them:
Jeff Briscoe (Chair)  jbriscoe@netspace.net.au
Peter Sexton  ptsexton@tassie.net.au
Helen Burnet  helenburnet@netspace.net.au
Bill Harvey  billharvey@iinet.au
Marti Zucco (who has proposed the motion)  ald_zucco@netspace.net.au


Text of the motion:



Motion:      That:     1.    A report be prepared that considers developing a master plan for the West Hobart oval community recreation area.

(i)                The report address the following issues:

·          The impact of any the new development to the area
·          The governance of the area
·          The specific needs of the residents school and other users
·          Potential traffic & parking issues and other relevant traffic management strategies to enhance pedestrian movement and safety in the general area.

2.    Consultation occurs with the community, in particular the local schools, and other organisations.

Rationale:     To consider all the uses of the area and the future direction of the use of the land and facility so that the local community and school have a clear understanding of what the future of the area may be


27 March 2013

Ride to School Day, Friday March 22

Who rode to school today?

 We did!

It was the annual Ride 2 School day last Friday, and despite the wet weather, Goulburn St Primary School had an excellent turnout.

Well done to the staff and teachers, especially the sports teacher Mrs Sullivan.