Damien Viney - Devonport City Council

15/01/2026

That development is a new mental health hub ❤️

🚧 Car Park Closure – 6–10 Steele Street 🚧

Please be advised that the car park at 6–10 Steele Street, Devonport will be closed from Monday 19 January 2026 to allow construction works to commence for the new mental health hub.

The site will remain closed for the duration of the construction project and is not expected to reopen until completion of the new building.

We understand this will cause some inconvenience and thank you for your patience while these important works are carried out. We encourage motorists to plan ahead and use alternative parking options in the CBD.

10/01/2026

It’s been a week since the Devonport Surf Life Saving Club Pub 2 Club Ocean Swim and the wetsuit rub on my neck has almost healed.
It’s been on the bucket list for a while, something I knew would be a challenge.
Had I swum that far? Nope, an ocean swim? Unlikely. In fact, I finished dead last by quite a distance!
However, I think for 2026 it has set a tone for me.
“I can do difficult things” and effort is more important than outcome.

Looking forward to a great year with Devonport City Council. 🏊‍♂️

24/12/2025

Last meeting for the year ✅

Council at its December meeting:
• awarded a contract for the Art Facility expansion to Oliver Kelly Group
• Received and noted the Regional Tourism Strategy 2025-2028 developed by West by North West
• Awarded a contract for the Devonport Road reconstruction and drainage upgrades to Gradco Pty Ltd
• Noted the financial summary for the Devonport Stadium and awarded the construction contract to Fairbrother Pty Ltd

To stream the December meeting, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAP_oEUm088

24/12/2025

Just the best story for this time of year
🎅🏼 🎄 🎁

A mystery shopper has spread Christmas cheer in Tasmania’s north-west by paying off all outstanding laybys at Kmart Devonport.

The anonymous donor also donated to the store’s Wishing Tree Appeal, with staff and shoppers describing the gesture as overwhelmingly generous.

Kmart confirmed every layby in the store was cleared, providing welcome relief for families under cost-of-living pressure.

One grateful customer said the act came at the perfect time, calling the mystery shopper “such a generous human” who deserves “all the good in the world.”

02/12/2025

People don’t like change. A lot will push against it.
Not everyone will use the app, and you can still pay with coins. You just need to find the parks closest to the meters. We have certainly heard the feedback and taken that on board.

We know there’s been a bit of confusion around how to pay for on-street parking, so here’s a quick reminder:

You can pay using card, coins, PayStay or EasyPark — and you can pay for any parking spot at any meter.

Did you know that over 80% of users already pay via the parking apps? It’s fast, easy and convenient, but all options are available so you can choose what works best for you.

26/11/2025

Always a good discussion starter - should the “no” Show Holiday change for Devonport?
Worth noting both Latrobe and Kentish also take this Friday as a holiday and multiple engagement with the greater public like having a PH at the end of November - regardless of reason for it.
Personally I like the long weekend before hitting the Festive Season.
Tomatoes 🍅 in and tree 🎄up!

Please be advised – Devonport Show Day Public Holiday - Friday 28 November 2025

Please note the following changes to Council services:

Council Offices: Closed
Waste Transfer Station: Open 9:00am – 2:00pm
paranaple Arts Centre: Open 9:00am – 2:00pm
Bass Strait Maritime Museum: Open 10:00am – 3:00pm

Devonport Recreation Centre:
To access the facility, please arrange a booking with office staff via 6420 2780 or [email protected]
Bookings can also be submitted via Council’s booking system - https://devonport.bookable.net.au/

Kerbside collection will occur as per usual schedule.

Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend! 😊

23/11/2025

Easy money :)

28/10/2025

Meeting outcomes… 💁🏻

Council at its October 2025 meeting:

• Approved an application for visitor accommodation at 72 Percy Street
• Approved a partnership agreement with the National Trust, Tasmania to support the ongoing sustainability of Home Hill and appointed Cr Murphy to a new joint working group
• Approved to proceed with sale of land at Wright Street to TasPorts
• Noted Year 1 status update of actions in the Parking Strategy 2024-2028
• Noted the appointment of the Community Services Manager to the position of Municipal Recovery Coordinator for Devonport
• Approved sponsorship requests for the Devonport Squash Club – 2026 City of Devonport Tasmanian Open; the Devon Netball Association’s Devonport City Council Twilight Club and Mixed Carnival; and the Devonport Athletics Club - Devonport Christmas Carnival
• Adopted all reviewed Council policies
• Noted a report into the feasibility of a commercial FOGO collection service and determined not to proceed with the new service, but investigate other ways to encourage separation of organic waste from landfill disposal by food businesses
• Approved a proposal from Sport4All to provide an inclusion coach for an 18 month period

11/10/2025

Best day of the school holidays!!!

Today's the day. We'll see you there!

09/10/2025

Hopefully the wind and rain can stay away for a bit on the weekend!

🎈👧🧒 Spring Fling is bursting with fun for the kids! 🌞🎉
Bring the whole family and let the little ones dive into a world of colour, laughter and adventure!
🎨 Children’s Activities:
✨ Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos – $3
Let imaginations run wild with sparkles and smiles!
🎡 Carnival Rides & Side Show Games – from $3
Twister, Candy Swing, Teacup Twirl, Mirror Maze, String Pull, Tooth Smash – thrills and giggles guaranteed!
💇‍♀️ Hair Braiding – $5
Add a splash of colour and style to their day!
🌿 Henna Tattoos – from $15
Beautiful, intricate designs for kids and teens to enjoy.
🎶 With live music, delicious food, market stalls and more, Spring Fling is the perfect day out for families!
📍 Haines Waterfront Park
📅 Sunday 12 October, 10am - 3pm
🎟️ Free entry – activities priced individually

07/10/2025

Many thanks to Neale who works within Devonport City Council Parks & Reserves services. He saw Vince and I tidying up my G-Grandfather and G-Grandmothers cemetery markers and came along with a bigger spade to lift them up. Vince thought we were about to get in trouble for digging in a cemetery!
I should have taken a before picture because they were basically hidden.
Council are in the process of lifting these markers up at Spreyton Lawn Cemetery and will be an ongoing big job… one of many the Parks and Reserves team do. 👌🏼🌳

01/10/2025

Great support from multiple levels of government and local sporting clubs to see this project started! Hopefully seeing some future stars on the courts in 2026