The Open Spaces Grants Program is an initiative of the Tasmanian Government, delivered with LGAT. The purpose of the program is to support councils to provide new or renewed capital infrastructure to support active living.
The Program will provide grants totalling up to $4.94 million over two rounds through 2023-24. Funding applications of between $100,000 and $400,000 may be made under Round 2 of the Program, with $2 million in total funds available in Round 2. There was $2.9 million was awarded in Round 1.
Potential capital works projects for new or renewed outdoor infrastructure under the program, include, but aren’t limited to:
- council parks and city and town green spaces, where improvements are directed towards active living
- walking and cycling trails and pathways
- playgrounds
- ancillary facilities including accessible toilets/changerooms and journey features to encourage activity, such as infrastructure for active transport, rest points, seating, shelters and signage
- aquatic facilities
- outdoor gym facilities
- skate parks and pump tracks.
The criteria for assessment and their weighting include:
- Identified need and expected benefit for the proposed works (40 per cent).
- Value for money (40 per cent).
- Capacity to deliver the project (20 per cent).
Further details on the criteria, program, application process and assessment are available in the Program Guidelines for Round 2, view here. An application cover page should be submitted along with your application.
Round 2 is open now! Applications must be received by 5:00pm on 15 March 2024 and must be submitted via email to reception@lgat.tas.gov.au.
Councils awarded funds in Round 1 are eligible to apply for funds for new or unfunded projects. Councils unsuccessful in Round 1 are encouraged to resubmit projects having regard to feedback received.
Contact reception@lgat.tas.gov.au or call
Applications for Round 1 closed at 5:00pm on Friday 29 September 2023.
As part of Round 1, 15 Tasmanian councils will share in $2.9 million of funding through the Open Spaces Grant Program.
| Council | Project(s) | Project Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton | Activating Bridgewater | Walking path, basketball half court, fenced dog park |
| Central Highlands | Wayatinah Community ‘Get Together’ Meeting, Picnic, Family Area | BBQ, toilet and playground |
| Clarence | Inclusive Play Upgrade at Simmons Park Lindisfarne; Rokeby Beach Kayak Launch Point; Risdon Vale Oval Shade/Shelter Structure | Playground; kayak facility; sporting shelter |
| Derwent Valley | New Norfolk Swimming Pool Revitalisation Project | Swimming pool |
| Devonport | Don Village Path Connectivity Improvements Project | Walking/cycling path |
| Dorset | Dorset Playgrounds Project | Playgrounds |
| Flinders | Repurposing of Lady Barron Tennis Courts | Multi-purpose sport – tennis and basketball |
| Glenorchy | Claremont Skate Park | Skate park |
| Hobart | Connecting city to mountain – improving access to the Pipeline Track | Walking/cycling path |
| Kingborough | Whitewater Creek Track extension to Kingborough Sports Precinct | Walking/cycling path |
| Launceston | Royal Park Skate Park | Skate park |
| Meander Valley | Carrick Recreation Ground – New public toilets and playground renewal | Toilets and playground |
| Northern Midlands | Priority capital infrastructure projects to support active living in the northern midlands | Basketball/netball half courts and playground |
| Sorell | Modular Pump Track Installation and Skate Park Upgrade | Skate Park |
| Waratah-Wynyard | The Waratah Project | Playground, shelter and paths |