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Motion:

“That the City of Hobart write to the Tasmanian Government lobbying for the introduction of a state wide container deposit system (CDS).”

Rationale:

“The City of Hobart Waste Management Strategy 2015-2030 – a strategy to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030 contains the following recommendation:

Advocating for Change

1.5       Advocate to State Government to support a state wide Container Deposit System

Tasmania and Victoria are now the only Australian states that have not committed to introducing a Container Deposit Scheme.

The Western Australia and Queensland governments recently committed to introducing a 10c container refund scheme, and the Liberal New South Wales government has already tabled legislation.

It would seem that the time has come for Tasmania to introduce a container deposit scheme and there is a growing public expectation that it should occur.

Tasmania has a reputation as a clean green state and is currently a tourism hot spot, nevertheless, we still have some of the highest levels of litter in the country especially along our roadsides.

Hobart’s foreshore and waterways are still being littered with cans and plastic bottles, which would be eliminated with a container deposit scheme;

Marine plastic pollution, as the council is fully aware, is of growing concern and bottle caps are especially a serious threat for marine and seabird species.

Tasmanians are ready for a CDS and a 2011 opinion poll found 91% of respondents supported the introduction of a CDS in the State, and in South Australia, where a CDS has been operating for nearly 40 years, 98% of South Australians support the CDS.

A CDS has the potential to create a new industry for the state and provide new employment opportunities.

There seems no logical reason for the state government to delay the introduction of a CDS and this council should lend its weight to encouraging the introduction of a scheme as soon as possible.”

The Acting General Manager reports:

“In line with the Council’s policy in relation to Notices of Motion, I advise that the matter is considered to be within the jurisdiction of the Hobart City Council as the Notice relates to The City of Hobart Waste Management Strategy 2015-2030.”

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That the McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre Good Neighbour Agreement, marked as Attachment A to item 6.1 of the Open City Infrastructure agenda of 29 March 2017, be approved for implementation.

That:  1.     No decision be made at this time on the future management of the section of the Salamanca Place southern footpath between Kennedy Lane and Wooby’s Lane, until ‘Stage 1’ footpath widening works have been completed and in operation for a minimum of six months.

2.    The General Manager develop and implement a suitable guide for the style and placement of outdoor dining barriers and umbrellas to be utilised on Salamanca Place and Hunter Street.

3.    A concept design addressing the pedestrian issue occurring on the northern side of Salamanca Place during periods when the footpaths on Castray Esplanade are inaccessible due to special events be developed and included for consideration in future budget preparations.

That:   1.    Community engagement be undertaken based on the concept design marked as Attachment A to item 6.3 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 29 March 2017.

2.    The General Manager work with the schools and interested businesses to lobby the Transport Commissioner for the provision of adult crossing guards at the Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Patrick Street and the Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Pine Street intersections.

3.    Further investigation, including advice from the Transport Commissioner be undertaken to install improved pedestrian crossings at the Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Patrick Street and Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Pine Street intersections taking into consideration sight distance, bus turning and property constraints and in accordance with the Australian Standard.

Options to be investigated include:

(ii)     Wombat crossings at the above roundabouts; and/or

(ii)     Replacing the Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Patrick Street roundabout with traffic signals.

4.    A further report be provided, detailing the results of the community engagement and recommending a design to be implemented in Hill Street, incorporating consideration of the consultation and the feedback from MRCagney and Victoria Walks.

5.    A further report be provided to the Council’s Community, Culture and Events Committee in relation to a possible event and community art project for West Hobart.

6.    The line markings at the Hill Street roundabouts be painted as a matter of urgency.

That:  1.     The wide variety of pedestrian and traffic calming facilities currently in use be noted, understanding that the choice of traffic management device being used is subject to a variety of factors.

2.    The Council become an official supporter of Victoria Walks, at an annual cost of $1,000 to be initially funded from the Traffic Engineering function of the 2017/2018 Annual Plan.

3.    Alderman Burnet’s verbal report in relation to the site visit tour of Melbourne on the 17 February 2017 be received and noted.

That:  1.     The design for Stage 3 of the Sandy Bay Road Walking and Cycling Project, as approved by the Council at its meeting of 7 September 2015, not be modified and accordingly, the footpath and pedestrian refuge be constructed near 795 Sandy Bay Road.

2.    The owners of the Riverview Inn at 795 Sandy Bay Road be advised of the Council’s decision.

That the Council write to the Department of State Growth and Metro Tasmania Pty Ltd requesting that the design of the 100 new buses, that are to be provided to Metro incorporate bike transporting facilities.

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That the schedule of fees and charges for the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre marked as Attachment A to item 6.1 of the Open Economic Development and Communications Committee agenda of 30 March 2017, be implemented for the 2017-18 financial year.