Works

We are renewing three sets of beach access stairs at Lauderdale Beach to help keep beach access safe and reliable for the community.

Where are the works happening?

We will be renewing the stairs at:

• The northern end of Balook Street
• The eastern end of Hadlow Road
• The eastern end of Epping Road

When will the works happen?

Works are expected to start in November 2026 and finish by December 2026. Timing will depend on the weather, tides and contractor availability.

Each set of stairs will be closed for approximately two to four weeks while works are underway. We aim to have all three access points reopened before Christmas 2026.

Alternative beach access

The beach access stairs at the eastern end of Grafton Road will remain open during the works and can be used as the nearest alternative access point.

Thank you for your patience while we carry out these improvements.

We’re improving safety and protecting the natural environment at Second Bluff Bellerive by replacing and realigning the existing fencing along the Clarence foreshore trail.

The new fencing will better align with the foreshore trail between Alexandra Esplanade and Wentworth Street Bellerive and will help protect sensitive natural values, including nesting shorebirds and clifftop vegetation. Improved signage will also be installed, and the new fencing design will be more consistent with fencing used across other City of Clarence open spaces.

 

When are the works happening?
Fencing works are expected to start from the week commencing 26 October 2026, subject to the availability of materials. The works are expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. Works will generally be undertaken between 9am and 3pm, where practicable, to minimise disruption during peak trail use times.

Will the foreshore trail remain open?
Yes. The foreshore trail will remain open while the works are underway.

Why are we doing this?
The project will improve community safety while helping protect the sensitive natural environment at Second Bluff, including important nesting areas for shorebirds and clifftop vegetation.

Please note, once the fencing is complete, access to the informal clifftop track beside the Foreshore Trail will be restricted to improve community safety and protect sensitive natural values, including nesting shorebirds and clifftop vegetation.

Hours of Disruption: 9am - 3pm

Disruption Type: Signage will be installed around the work area. Please take care when passing through the area and follow any directions from City of Clarence staff or contractors.

We’re making improvements to Bellerive Beach Playground.

Some areas of the playground will be temporarily closed while we install new play equipment and surfacing.  See the image below for more information.

Works will begin from 19 October and be completed approximately 4 weeks later on 13 November (weather permitting). 

The improvements include:

• new rubber surfacing to replace the existing soft bark (beneath the sky tower and rockers) (blue area)
• removal of the sand pit (green area)
• installation of three new pieces of play equipment to replace the sand pit (green area)
• landscape improvements to the central garden including new stepping-stones and planting (yellow area).

The aerial shot of Bellerive Beach Playground (pictured below) shows the area where works are happening.

The area outlined with red dash shows the playground spaces that will be closed at the start of works.

This area will be adjusted as works are completed and playground areas are reopened.

 

 

 

Our seasonal maintenance schedule is underway to help transition sportsgrounds across Clarence from the winter to summer sports season.

Works will take place on a staggered schedule across our sportsgrounds, with each ground temporarily closed while maintenance is carried out.

Check our Sportsground Closures page to see which grounds are open or closed.

Hours of Disruption: Closures listed on our website

We conduct planned fuel reduction burns in our bushland reserves.

These planned burns are part of our Bushfire Mitigation Strategy 2024 – 2033 and are also governed by Bushfire Mitigation Plans that identify key areas for fuel and hazard management.

The burns reduce vegetation fuel load and help us manage the bushfire risk to keep the community safe and protect ecological values in our reserves.

We are starting our spring bushfire mitigation program.

Locations planned this season include:

• Glebe Hill Reserve
• Waverley Flora Park
• Rokeby Hills Reserve.

Planned burns are updated on our website

For safety reasons, planned burns are only conducted during favorable weather conditions and the time and dates will vary accordingly. Daily weather conditions will impact whether planned burns are ignited or not.

All planned burns are registered with the Tasmanian Fire Service. These can be found at the TFS What’s Burning Now page. Up-to-date information about current fire incidents, including fuel reduction burns, are listed at TasALERT.

Health-related guidance can also be found at What’s Burning Now. This is for anyone concerned about air quality, or people with medical conditions who may need to prepare and protect against bushfire smoke.

Nearby residents will be informed via a letter drop closer to the planned dates.

Restricted public access

The burn area will be closed to the public, and surrounding land and nearby trails may have restricted access during the burn.

Signage at all relevant entry points will inform visitors about the restricted access, and public notices will also be installed at entrances.

Certain weather conditions may ignite flames, and smoke and ash may remain in the air. Please take care for several days following the burn.

If you have any questions or require further information call Customer Contact on 6217 9500.

Disruption Type: Smoke and ash residue in air

We are planning upgrade works on Pass Road, Rokeby, between Glebe Hill Road and Connor Place to improve safety and accommodate increased traffic and heavier vehicles.

The upgrade will be delivered in stages. Works between Winterborne Road and Connor Place are intended to be undertaken in 2027, subject to contractor availability. This will be followed by works between Glebe Hill Road and Winterborne Road.

The project includes widening and upgrading the road, relocating underground services and overhead power lines, and improving stormwater infrastructure. A shared path is planned on the western side of Pass Road from Glebe Hill Road to Winterborne Road, with allowance for a future shared path from Winterborne Road to Connor Place.

In early 2026, key planning milestones were achieved. An Aboriginal Heritage Assessment has been completed, with approval granted by Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania. City of Clarence engineering plans are approximately 90% complete, with final drafting, internal approvals and a Natural Values Assessment underway to confirm impacts on vegetation and required protection measures.

Design refinements have reduced the amount of land required for the project. Land is now only required from three properties, and we are progressing valuations, surveys and negotiations with those property owners.

TasNetworks is currently relocating high voltage mains in preparation for the upcoming roadworks.

Once agreements with property owners are finalised and planning assessments are complete, City of Clarence intends to call tenders for construction in 2026.

For additional information please contact us on 03 6217 9500 or clarence@ccc.tas.gov.au

Hours of Disruption: Monday to Friday work hours

Disruption Type: Changed traffic conditions