Editorial The journey began in January 2020, when Council endorsed the development of a detailed Masterplan. Over the following two years, we worked closely with Clarence City Council, the Tasmanian Government, and many community organisations. A week long public design charette brought residents into the heart of the process, shaping a plan that reflects shared […]
The Skylands Planning Scheme Amendment (PSA) and Structure Plan are being prepared for submission to the Tasmanian Planning Commission. To support an efficient and well‑informed assessment process, we have engaged leading Tasmanian specialists: Early findings indicate no threatened flora or fauna within the study area. However, potential foraging activity by migrating swift parrots has been identified, and additional targeted […]
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Skylands Chronicle. Skylands forms a central part of the proposed 3,000 new dwellings planned for the Droughty Peninsula. The Carr family is proud to steward the major portion of undeveloped land that will deliver around 2,600 homes. At the same time, we will be working closely with the […]
Allison Hetherington, Public Affairs Manager at Bicycle Network Tasmania, recently shared her impressions from a visit to Green Square–Zetland, a major planned development near Sydney Airport.“I came away struck by the nice feel the streets and neighbourhood had despite tall apartment buildings. Mostly this was because the buildings were set back from paths or hidden […]
The Skylands Chronicle — Issue No. 1 Arrives January 15 We’re excited to announce that the very first edition of the Skylands Chronicle will be released on January 15. This new monthly update will keep our community informed as Skylands progresses—sharing milestones, planning updates, insights into the masterplan, and stories about how this new neighbourhood […]
We’re pleased to share encouraging progress from Clarence Council’s planning team. Led by Dan Marr and Indra Boss, they are now incorporating community feedback into the draft Structure Plan. A standout result from the consultation:61% of respondents supported developing the peninsula with a mix of housing options and walkable, connected neighbourhoods. This strong endorsement reflects […]
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