Council News

Council Operational News Alice Springs Town Council staff are always working to provide the best facilities and services to Red Centre residents. Here’s an update on some exciting projects that have recently been completed, and some that are ongoing.

Rotaract Dog Park

Alice Springs Town Council proudly opened the Rotaract Park dog park this past month, the first of its kind in Alice Springs. The new dog park comes as a result of strong community consultation and feedback, becoming the first space in the municipality to allow dogs off the leash at all hours of the day.

Mayor Damien Ryan was on hand to unveil the new park, saying he was pleased to open the park ready for the community to use.

“This is a great example of Council listening to members of our community and acting accordingly,” Mayor Ryan said.

“The Rotaract Dog Park is an exciting new facility for our town, giving dog owners flexibility to care for their fourlegged friends.”

The new dog park consists of an area for large dogs and an area for smaller dogs with both available to pet owners through the entire day. The Rotaract Dog Park project was funded through Council reserves with a total cost of $144,150 allocated to the project.

The project was passed as a resolution through Council in November of 2019 with a range of consultation measures carried out in 2020.

Herbert Heritage Footpath

Council is currently working in partnership with the NT Government to complete a footpath from the Stuart Highway to the Telegraph Station Historical Reserve.

The footpath will improve pedestrian and cyclist safety. Council’s component of the footpath commences from the Stuart Highway and extends past the entry to Arunga Park. Free Whitegoods Day

Ever wondered how to get rid of your old, unwanted whitegoods while avoiding paying a fee? Well, wonder no more.

The Regional Waste Management Facility will now have a FREE whitegoods day each month for all residents of Alice Springs. On the first Saturday of each month, beginning May 1, you will be able to bring your unwanted goods to the RWMF and drop it off while keeping your wallet in your pocket. Just make sure all goods are empty and clean before drop off and it’s limited to one item per household per day. Expressions of Interest Parks Advisiory Committee

Alice Springs Town Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for four vacancies on its Parks Advisory Committee for representatives from the general community.

EOIs to be submitted by 5pm, Friday 28 May 2021 to astc@astc.nt.gov.au

Full details and the Committee’s Terms of Reference and EOI forms are available on Council’s website

www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au

For further information contact Council’s Project Officer on 8950 0571.