Development Applications as advertised in the Mercury Newspaper

SATURDAY 11 APRIL 2026

Notice is hereby given that an application has been made to Council under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 for the use or development of land as follows:

Location:
Lyell Highway, Tarraleah, Dee Lagoon, Lake King William, Liapootah (CT 142214/1, 135598/2, 227174/1, 136451/1, 138606/1, 136719/101, 136719/100, 147038/1, 147038/2, 139745/1, 136529/1, 142602/1, 133439/1, 222384/5, 133449/1, 133448/1, 135373/1, 130236/100, 164364/1)

Proposal:
Utility – Tarraleah Redevelopment Project includes power station, headrace, tunnels, pipelines, pumping station, surge facility, transformer yard and switchyard, transmission lines, access roads and associated infrastructure and works

The above application has been referred to the Board of the Environment Protection Authority for assessment under the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA).  An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been lodged in support of the application.

The proponent has referred the proposal to the Australian Government for consideration under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBCA).  The proposal has been determined to be a controlled action (EPBC reference no. 2025/10226). Public consultation for assessment under the EPBCA will be undertaken separately.

A copy of the full development application is available for public inspection during the notification period commencing on Monday 13^th April until Monday 25^th May at:

• Council Offices, 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell & 6 Tarleton Street, Hamilton during normal hours, or the plans may be viewed below.

The EIS can also be viewed at: https://epa.tas.gov.au/consultations

For assistance in accessing a copy of the EIS, please contact Hydro Tasmania on 0457 237 453 or majorprojectsprogram@hydro.com.au.

A guide for preparing a public submission can be found at: https://epa.tas.gov.au/public-submission-guide

Any person may make representations to the proposal by letter addressed to the General Manager, 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell 7030, or by electronic mail to development@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au and will be received no later than 11.59pm on 25 May 2026.

Application Documents:
Public Notice Details
1. Cover Letter
2. DA Form
3. Crown Consent
4. CHC Consent
5. Response to RFI (3 March 2026)
6. Response to RFI (25 March 2026)
7. Planning Report – Tarraleah Redevelopment Project
Appendix A – Terrestrial Ecology Assessment
Appendix A1 Tarraleah Redevelopment Project Natural Assets Code Assessment
Appendix A1 – Att A – Waterway Protection on TML Detailed – A3_Northern
Appendix A1 – Att B – Waterway Protection on TML Detailed – A3_Southern
Appendix A1 – Att C – Priority Vegetation on TML Detailed – A3_Northern
Appendix A1 – Att D – Priority Vegetation on TML Detailed – A3_Southern
Appendix B – Traffic Impact Assessment
Appendix C – Visual Impact Assessment
Appendix C1 – Lyell Highway Visual Simulations -W1
Appendix D – Bushfire Risk Assessment
Appendix E – Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service additional EIS requirements
Appendix F – Aquatic Ecology Assessment
Appendix G – HT Flood Hazard Assessment – Part 1
Appendix G – HT Flood Hazard Assessment – Part 2
Appendix H – Contaminated Land Assessment
Appendix I – Landslide Hazard Assessment
Appendix J – Map Book
Appendix K – Reference Design Layouts
Appendix L-Certificates of Title

The EIS can be viewed at: https://epa.tas.gov.au/consultations

 

WEDNESDAY 08 APRIL 2026

Notice is hereby given that an application has been made to Council under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 for the use or development of land as follows:

Location: 105 Jones Road, Miena  /  CLICK HERE TO VIEW APPLICATION
Proposal: DA 2026/18 – Addition to Outbuilding

The relevant documents may be viewed by selecting the link above or the Council’s Offices at 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell & 6 Tarleton Street, Hamilton during normal office hours until 22 April 2026. Any person may make representations to the proposal by letter addressed to the General Manager, 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell 7030, or by electronic mail to development@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au and will be received no later than 5.00pm on 22 April 2026.

 

TUESDAY 24 MARCH 2026

Notice is hereby given that applications have been made to Council under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 for the use or development of land as follows:

Location: Nant Lane, Bothwell (CT 151816/2)  /  CLICK HERE TO VIEW APPLICATION
Proposal: DA 2025/75 – Signage

Location: 1 Elizabeth Street, Bothwell (CT 164109/3 & CT 164767/1)  /  CLICK HERE TO VIEW APPLICATION
Proposal: DA 2026/11 – Signage (2)

Location: 3415 Highland Lakes Road, Bothwell  /  CLICK HERE TO VIEW APPLICATION
Proposal: DA 2026/12 – Signage

Location: 254 Nant Lane, Bothwell  /  CLICK HERE TO VIEW APPLICATION
Proposal: DA 2026/13 – Signage

The relevant documents may be viewed by selecting the link above or the Council’s Offices at 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell & 6 Tarleton Street, Hamilton during normal office hours until 13 April 2026. Any person may make representations to the proposal by letter addressed to the General Manager, 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell 7030, or by electronic mail to development@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au and will be received no later than 5.00pm on 13 April 2026.

 

WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 2026

Notice is hereby given that applications have been made to Council under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 for the use or development of land as follows:

Location: 473 Rockmount Road, Ellendale  /  CLICK HERE TO VIEW APPLICATION  / Aboriginal Heritage Report
Proposal: DA 2026/20 – Outbuilding

Location: 3 Last Street, Bothwell  /  CLICK HERE TO VIEW APPLICATION
Proposal: DA 2026/17 – Outbuilding

The relevant documents may be viewed by selecting the link above or the Council’s Offices at 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell & 6 Tarleton Street, Hamilton during normal office hours until 01 April 2026. Any person may make representations to the proposal by letter addressed to the General Manager, 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell 7030, or by electronic mail to development@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au and will be received no later than 5.00pm on 01 April 2026.

 

TUESDAY 10 MARCH 2026

Notice is hereby given that applications have been made to Council under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 for the use or development of land as follows:

Location: 10 Arthurs Lake Road, Wilburville  /  CLICK HERE TO VIEW APPLICATION
Proposal: DA 2026/09 – Multiple Dwellings

Location: 37 Cider Gum Road, Miena  /  CLICK HERE TO VIEW APPLICATION
Proposal: DA 2026/10 – Outbuilding

Location: 46 Dolerite Crescent, Flintstone  /  CLICK HERE TO VIEW APPLICATION
Proposal: DA 2026/19 – Dwelling & Outbuilding

The relevant documents may be viewed by selecting the link above or the Council’s Offices at 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell & 6 Tarleton Street, Hamilton during normal office hours until 24 March 2026. Any person may make representations to the proposal by letter addressed to the General Manager, 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell 7030, or by electronic mail to development@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au and will be received no later than 5.00pm on 24 March 2026.

 

THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2026

Notice is hereby given that an application has been made to Council under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 for the use or development of land as follows:

Location: 30 High Street, Bothwell  /  CLICK HERE TO VIEW APPLICATION
Proposal: DA 2026/04 – Outbuilding

The relevant documents may be viewed by selecting the link above or the Council’s Offices at 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell & 6 Tarleton Street, Hamilton during normal office hours until 20 March 2026. Any person may make representations to the proposal by letter addressed to the General Manager, 19 Alexander Street, Bothwell 7030, or by electronic mail to development@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au and will be received no later than 5.00pm on 20 March 2026.