Waratah-Wynyard Council gives notice of its intention to close Austin Street at the intersection of Jenner Street, Wynyard, under Section 14 of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982.
The closure of Austin Street at the Jenner Street intersection was identified in the Wynyard Sports Precinct Master Plan as a key measure to improve safety for precinct users and provide a safe connection between the western and eastern sides of the precinct.
A Traffic Impact Assessment considered alternative measures such as speed reduction and traffic calming, but concluded that closure best achieved the objectives of safety and connectivity.
Following community consultation and a three-month trial period (July–November 2024), Council noted that while some residents raised concerns about inconvenience, travel time, and increased traffic on nearby streets, the technical assessment confirmed that the road network can accommodate these changes. Closure remains the recommended option to deliver a safer, better-connected sporting precinct.
Inspection of plans
Preliminary plans detailing the proposed closure are available for inspection at the Council Offices, 21 Saunders Street, Wynyard, during normal office hours throughout October.
Objections invited
Written objections to the proposed closure will be received until 4.00pm, Friday 31 October 2025.
Submissions can be made by:
- Email: council@warwyn.tas.gov.au
- Mail: PO Box 168, Wynyard TAS 7325
- In person: Objection box, Council foyer, 21 Saunders Street, Wynyard
Following the close of the objection period, any objections will be referred to the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT) for determination before the closure can proceed.