Thursday 11th October 2018
Tuesday 9th October 2018
Wednesday 4th October 2018
According to Infrastructure Tasmania, approximately 220,000 people currently live in greater Hobart with an expected increase of 20,000 people over the next 10 years. Hobart is already experiencing problems of traffic congestion. LHG’s plan is to work with State and Federal governments and councils and other stakeholders in the greater Hobart area to upgrade existing services, introduce new services and fully integrate these services.
FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
LHG will prioritise alleviating traffic congestion by actively lobbying the State to follow the example of other Australian capital cities and introduce free peak hour public transport. As an important first step, LHG will support a partnership between Council, the State Government and Metro Tasmania to respond to the findings of the Menzies Research Institute in relation to
changing commuter travel habits by providing free peak hour bus services in Greater Hobart.
UPGRADING WALKING AND CYCLING FACILITIES
LHG is committed to ensuring more walking and cycling facilities are provided and supports the extension of the current Intercity cycle way from Claremont to Bridgewater, to include an extension via Macquarie Point and for cycle ways to be developed across our City’s suburbs. LHG also supports Bicycle Network Tasmania’s plans for a network of safe cycle paths in the City so that people of all ages and abilities can cycle safely.
FERRY SERVICES & LIGHT RAIL
LHG supports the development of a fully integrated ferry service on the Derwent River with ferries linked into bus and perhaps ultimately, light rail services.
LHG will support the prioritisation of a comprehensive investigation of a light rail service business case.
WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP
LHG will work closely with the Council to forge public-private-civic partnerships to ensure our Transport Strategy delivers a city that is safer and more connected, and that our residents and visitors can move around the City more easily.
Monday 1st October 2018
We acknowledge and respect the dignity that comes from permanent and affordable long term housing and we believe that solving the current housing crisis requires an holistic response from government, business and the community.
It’s not about swags and shelters, it’s about making a real effort to produce long term housing policies that plan for future demand, rather than react to a crisis in supply. We believe that Council is a key body of influence in finding solutions and we have developed a range of initiatives that can be implemented at the local government level, in consultation with key stakeholders.
Sunday 20th September 2018
The Liveable Hobart Group supports the concept of a cable car on kunanyi/Mt Wellington. We will give people with the courage and conviction to create possibility the opportunity to lay their ideas on the table.
Furthermore, any cable car proponent who needs to include Council owned or controlled land in a development application should be given Council’s land owner consent to lodge their application.
LHG will also support any cable car proponent making an application to enter Council land for the purpose of conducting fauna and flora studies of the potential impact of a future cable car project.
LHG calls for respectful and robust consultation with all stakeholders with an interest in the cable car development, including those opposed to the project. Elected LHG candidates will consult widely with the community, through a proper and transparent process.
Each LHG candidate acknowledges that all elected aldermen have responsibilities at law to approach all decision making in relation to an application for a cable car development with an open mind. In any consideration of a cable car project, all elected LHG candidates will respect and reflect their legal responsibilities as aldermen and will ensure the best interests of the City are served in any decisions they are called upon to make.
The Liveable Hobart Group (LHG) has followed the controversy and community concern surrounding tourism and its impact on Greater Hobart with a keen interest. After extensive industry consultation and community research, including consideration of the Hobart Community Vision which encapsulates well over 1000 contributions from community members and stakeholders across Greater Hobart, today we announce a tourism vision for the future that is practical, inclusive and above all achievable.
“It is time for the hysterical rhetoric to stop. Council must get on with the job and work with tourism operators, the community and the State government to build a city that retains a sense of place and balances local community needs with those of visitors and investors”, said Damon Thomas the LHG Lord Mayoral candidate. “We do not need to build a wall or stop the boats to keep tourists out. The future is about having the welcome mat out, not building a wall. We must continue to invite visitors and tourists to enjoy our city and recognise their important contribution to city life.”
“Tourism is about more than the dollars and jobs. Visitors and tourists make a vital contribution to the arts and our culture and to our community. Let’s acknowledge and celebrate the cultural diversity and the new ideas and new attitudes that come from new people in our midst, however short their time with us.”
The LHG tourism platform endorses sensible, planned tourism where visitors and tourists are encouraged to respect our city, encouraged to take the time to visit our attractions and appreciate our unique landscape and lifestyle. “It goes without saying that increased tourism numbers must be matched with increased planning and collaboration. That’s how we will ensure we do not have three super cruise liners in port on the same day. It’s about common sense and balance, not building walls”.
We acknowledge and respect the dignity that comes from permanent and affordable long term housing and we believe that solving the current housing crisis requires an holistic response from government, business and the community.