A Master Plan for Shorewell Park
In June 2014, Housing Choices Tasmania was successful in securing the tenancy and property management of around 1,175 social housing properties in the north west suburbs of Shorewell Park, Acton, East Devonport, Somerset, West Ulverstone and Latrobe under the state government’s Better Housing Futures reforms. As part of this transfer, Housing Choices Tasmania is now a partner in the transformation of these suburbs over a 10 to 20- year period. Key to achieving this is the development of a master plan for the Shorewell Park area, in close consultation with the community and other stakeholders. This is an opportunity to map out a long-term strategy for shaping Shorewell Park and also to identify short-term actions that can be delivered over the next two to three years. This plan will outline some immediate opportunities that don’t require external support, and will also be a useful tool to influence local council and state government in big-picture planning and the prioritisation of work in the area. Following some fantastic input from residents, community members, Council, community organisations and staff a number of key themes emerged. These covered: •• making the streets more attractive •• strengthening the heart of Shorewell Park •• improving access to services and opportunities •• making better use of the public open space •• creating a place that feels safe •• developing the suburb of Shorewell Park. The final plan will be presented to the Tasmanian Government in late 2016.
Top & Middle: Queens Walk gardening team and their new garden.
Bottom: The ANZAC commemorative garden in Latrobe, north west Tasmania.
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Building for the future
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