Glenorchy City Council (Council) has approved $600,000 to improve cleaning services and keep our city looking its best.
The plan includes new equipment and extra staff, to help tackle litter, graffiti, and other maintenance tasks more efficiently.
Council is investing in three key upgrades:
- A footpath sweeper to clean streets and paths better.
- A new truck with pressure washers to clean seating areas, rubbish bins, and graffiti more effectively.
- A rapid-response Ute to handle smaller jobs quickly, freeing up the existing truck for larger jobs.
These upgrades will help the city’s cleaning team, which already works hard to keep Glenorchy, Moonah, and Claremont’s CBD areas clean and tidy.
Mayor Sue Hickey says it’ll be worth the investment.
“We want to ensure our city stays a great place to live, work, and visit, and this investment is a big step towards that goal” she said.
Right now, the city’s cleaning team has two full-time workers, a light truck, a street sweeper, and a graffiti removal truck.
They handle litter collection, graffiti removal, garden upkeep, and more.
However, the growing amount of litter and graffiti means they’re stretched thin, and it’s hard to meet the community’s expectations.
Last year, Council spent $336,337 on cleaning services, but a review found that Council need more people and equipment to keep up with the demand.
With this new funding, the city will improve its cleaning services and make public spaces cleaner, safer, and more inviting.
Council is committed to meeting community expectations and creating a city we can all be proud of.
Residents are encouraged to do their part by properly disposing of rubbish and reporting any issues they see to Customer Service on 03 6216 6800.