I would like to reflect on the incredible growth and transformation happening in our Brighton township.

I have heard it said that the future success of a city like Hobart is dependent on the links it has with the regions surrounding it and nurturing those links with developing regional towns. I have no doubt that the transformational development of Brighton township is not just important to our residents and region, but is critical to the future growth and liveability of Greater Hobart. We can be proud of the important role we will play in this.

The new Brighton High School

The new Brighton High School build is complete and its innovative design will support the diverse learning needs of our current and future generations. The doors will open to students in Year 7 and Year 11 in 2025. As one of Tasmania’s fastest growing areas, this new school will support the growing number of families in the region.

New home for Brighton Regional Doctors

Brighton Council and the Australian Government partnered with general practitioner, Dr Mary Lumsden to build a brand new state of the art GP clinic in the centre of Brighton. The construction of the new clinic was completed early this year and the doors opened in March 2024. There are already nine GPs working in the new practice, with Hobart Pathology co-located in the new facilities.

Construction of new IGA supermarket

The new IGA is coming along beautifully in the centre of town and is guaranteed to bring significant improvements to doing business in Brighton for everyone. The new development also includes four smaller retail spaces, with 84 car parking spaces.

Town Square in the heart of community

At the front of the new IGA there will be a town square for the community to enjoy. Construction recently commenced for the Town Square and is expected to be completed by mid-February 2025. The Brighton Town Square was designed by Playstreet and is being constructed by SLS Landscape Group. It will include a lawn area, picnic tables, outdoor seating, shade sails, native gardens, feature trees, a water play feature and beautiful garden lighting. It will be the perfect place for community members to bump into each other and have a yarn.

Reconstruction of Andrew Street in Brighton

The major works in Andrew Street have included new road pavement, new kerb and footpath plus stormwater works. This project has also provided the opportunity for water main upgrades by TasWater and stage 1 is now expected to be completed in late September.

Seymour Street and Ted Jeffries Memorial Park Master Plan

The budget to plan, design and construct the Seymour Street Master Plan is $3.4 million. The project has been funded by the Federal Labor Government ($2.3m) and Brighton Council ($1.1m).

The project is progressing well:

• The Brighton off-lead dog park, including fencing, landscaping, water, seating, signage, bins and irrigation is complete.
• Detailed design for the new soccer club and change rooms is nearly completed and will go to tender to construct in the coming months.
• Construction of the new club rooms is expected to commence shortly.
• Detailed design for the carpark and Seymour Street road works have been completed. Tender to construct will commence this year.
• Detailed design and extensions of the expanded soccer fields have commenced. The final works will include irrigation, additional fencing, new turf and improved access.
• A design for the skatepark, basketball court and youth area is complete and detailed design and tender will likely be next year in 2025.

Council continues to work closely with the Brighton Storm Soccer Club and Football Federation Tasmania to develop and implement the Master Plan. The coming years will definitely not be business as usual for the township of Brighton, as it grows and evolves into a major regional centre.

It is not enough to just plan for growth in the Brighton township; Brighton Council knows it is imperative to plan well, plan strategically and plan for the long-term.

Brighton Mayor Leigh Gray