City Notices: Public Holiday Service Adjustments and Essential Infrastructure Updates

Eight Hours Day Public Holiday Observance

As Hobart observes the Eight Hours Day public holiday on Monday, 9 March 2026, several official service adjustments and closures are in effect. Residents are advised that the City of Hobart administrative offices, including the Customer Service Centre on Elizabeth Street, are closed for the duration of the day. Normal business operations and phone services will resume at 8:30 am on Tuesday, 10 March. For urgent council-related emergencies during this period, residents should contact the after-hours emergency line.

Waste and Recycling Services

The City of Hobart has confirmed that kerbside waste, recycling, and green waste collection services will operate as normal despite the public holiday. Residents whose bins are scheduled for Monday collection are requested to have their wheelie bins on the kerbside by 5:30 am to ensure service. To assist the collection teams, please place bins at least 50 centimetres apart and clear of any parked vehicles. The McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre remains open to the public, though residents are encouraged to arrive early as holiday traffic at the facility may be higher than usual.

Infrastructure and Road Closures

Several significant roadwork projects remain active across the city, impacting traffic flow and parking availability. Motorists are encouraged to plan their routes accordingly:

• Liverpool and Murray Street Intersection:

  Night works continue at this major intersection. The area is closed to all vehicular traffic between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am nightly. These works are part of an essential road resurfacing project scheduled for completion in April.

• Queens Walk, New Town:

  Essential maintenance between Gas Road and Selfs Point Road remains in progress. While heavy machinery may be stationary for the holiday, speed restrictions and traffic management remains active from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

• Edward Street, Glebe:

  Localized detours are in place between Brooker Avenue and Short Street. Motorists should anticipate minor delays and follow all posted signage.

Health Advisory: Royal Hobart Hospital Access

The Tasmanian Department of Health reminds the public that the next phase of the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department expansion is currently underway. A temporary emergency entrance is now operational on Argyle Street. This entrance must be used for all emergency presentations while the original Liverpool Street facilities undergo redevelopment. Signage and traffic marshals are on-site to guide patients and visitors safely around the construction precinct. Access to the hospital’s main entrance remains unchanged, but vehicle transit through the immediate area may be slowed by ongoing traffic management.

Planning and Development Deadlines

Public representation periods for several proposed developments are nearing conclusion. The City of Hobart notes that submissions regarding the planning applications for 526 Sandy Bay Road and 42 New Town Road must be received no later than 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 10 March 2026. Residents wishing to comment on these applications can view the full plans via the City’s digital planning portal. Representations must be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer via the official council email or the online submission form.