Public Notice: Hobart Essential Services and Infrastructure Update

City of Hobart Infrastructure and Road Maintenance

The City of Hobart has issued several advisories regarding ongoing infrastructure projects and road maintenance scheduled for Wednesday, 25 March 2026. Residents and commuters are advised to plan for potential delays at key intersections and arterial routes.

• Collins Street and Murray Street Intersection: Essential night works are currently underway. Motorists should expect lane closures and traffic management at this intersection between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am. These works are scheduled to continue through Monday, 30 March.
• Liverpool Street and Murray Street Intersection: Major road works remain active at this location during the night hours (6:00 pm to 6:00 am). Public safety measures and reduced speed limits are in effect until early April.
• McVilly Drive Sewer Installation: A sewer main installation project continues between Davies Avenue and the Tasman Highway interchange. This area remains closed to non-essential vehicle traffic until 6:00 pm on Tuesday, 31 March.
• Queens Walk Roadworks: Periodic road maintenance between Gas Road and Selfs Point Road in New Town is active from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes where possible to avoid daytime congestion.

Public Health Advisory: Respiratory and Measles Vigilance

The Tasmanian Department of Health has issued updated guidance as part of the 2026 Acute Respiratory Infection Immunization Program. Health officials are encouraging eligible residents to access updated influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) resources through local providers.

Additionally, while notifications remain low within the state, public health authorities are maintaining a high-level alert for measles following localized activity across the country. Residents are urged to ensure their vaccinations are up to date and to monitor for symptoms if they have recently traveled through interstate transport hubs.

State Government and Legislative Updates

The Tasmanian Government has announced that the Residential Parks Bill 2026 has successfully passed the House of Assembly as of late March. The legislation, which aims to strengthen protections for long-term residents of caravan and residential parks, is now proceeding to the Legislative Council for further consideration.

Public sector workers across Tasmania are currently engaged in a series of regional strikes. While the industrial action is focused on Launceston for Wednesday, 25 March, Southern Tasmania—including the Hobart metropolitan area—is scheduled for impact on Thursday, 26 March. Parents and users of public services should prepare for potential disruptions to school staffing and government service accessibility in the coming 24 hours.