More of the Hobart rivulet will be uncovered in the City of Hobart’s long term plan
The Hobart rivulet track is one of the city’s most popular, but did you know a lot of the track sits under concrete? Here’s why the council plans to uncover more of it.
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Covered sections of the Hobart rivulet will gradually be uncovered, as part of a long term plan for the city’s future, and there’s one major development in the city which already has plans to make the public space around the rivulet accessible to the public.
City of Hobart city futures director Neil Noye said under the council’s 20-year Central Hobart Plan, the Hobart rivulet would be a key feature.
“The rivulet, significant in the history of the Palawa/Tasmanian Aboriginal people and Hobart, currently runs mostly underground through Central Hobart,” Mr Noye said.
“Community engagement has shown a strong desire to celebrate and make the rivulet more accessible.
“Over time, the Central Hobart Plan aims to create a blue and green ribbon through the city, enhancing active travel, commercial opportunities, stormwater management, and celebrating Hobart’s natural and built heritage.”
He said part of making the rivulet more accessible was revealing some of the sections which had long been concreted over, where it was safe to do so.
“Where feasible, some underground sections of the rivulet will be opened, following a global trend of re-naturalising urban waterways,” he said.
“The Central Hobart Plan addresses these needs and the increasing flood risks from climate change by removing development on top of the rivulet, setting back redevelopment along its length, and connecting these spaces to surrounding streets for pedestrian and micromobility access.”
There’s one development in Hobart which is already considering how the rivulet can work into its plans.
Techne Invest director Scott Vickers-Willis said the grand plans for the building, which was more recently occupied by Hillsong, would transform part of the CBD, and create more walking space along the covered rivulet.
“As part of our proposal we are removing existing retail properties and returning the rivulet walk, a city asset, for the use of community,” Mr Vickers-Willis said.
“There’s two new pedestrian walkways being created with this proposal … It will create new connections.
“We recognise how Hobart has so many laneways and connection points, adding a new one and a pocket park will add amenity through the CBD.”
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