City of Glenorchy

City of Glenorchy Tasmania
Population:	44,716[1]
Established:	1964
Coordinates:	42°49′48″S 147°13′48″E / 42.83°S 147.23°E / -42.83; 147.23Coordinates: 42°49′48″S 147°13′48″E / 42.83°S 147.23°E / -42.83; 147.23
Area:	120 km² (46.3 sq mi)
Mayor:	Stuart Slade
Council Seat:	Glenorchy
Region:	Hobart northern suburbs
County:	Buckingham
State District:	Denison
Federal Division:	Denison
Website: http://www.gcc.tas.gov.au
LGAs around City of Glenorchy: Derwent Valley Brighton Clarence Derwent Valley City of Glenorchy Clarence Kingborough Hobart Hobart

The City of Glenorchy is a Local Government Area of Tasmania which covers several northern suburbs of Hobart including the suburb of Glenorchy by the same name. The city is managed by Glenorchy City Council. Current mayor is Stuart Slade.

History

Tasmanian Aboriginals were the first inhabitants of the area where Glenorchy lies today. The first European to set eyes on Glenorchy was a Frenchman, a member of Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's crew, in 1793.^[2] An English expedition arrived two months later, under the command of John Hayes. Hayes sailed up the river which he referred to as the Derwent. He named Prince of Wales Bay and called the area around New Town and Moonah, King George's Plains. Hayes named the Glenorchy area New Cumberland.^[2]

This French presence was the main influence in Lieutenant Governor Bowen's decision to settle where Hobart now exists.

The period between 1840 and 1860 was one of steady growth in Glenorchy, culminating in the area becoming a municipality in 1864. Glenorchy is believed to have been so named by governor Lachlan Macquarie after his wife's home in Scotland. The name means 'glen of tumbling waters'.^[2]

City status was given to Glenorchy on 24 October 1964, exactly one hundred years after it was first proclaimed a municipality.^[2]

Geography

The City spans the area along the Derwent River, from just north of the Queens Domain in the south, to the Bridgewater Bridge and Causeway in the north, and extends west as far as the foothills of Mount Wellington.

Demographics

The greater Hobart area has a population of around 245,000 (census 2005) people. The City of Glenorchy local government area has a population of 44,716,^[1] making Glenorchy the third most populated city in the greater area of Hobart.

Road infrastructure

The City Of Glenorchy owns most of the roads within its boundaries, the two exceptions being Goodwood Road and the Brooker Highway which are owned and maintained by the Tasmanian Government.^[3]

Culture

Events

The city hosts several annual events, including a regatta at Montrose bay, at the showgrounds there is the annual Royal Hobart Show and the Hobart Cup at Tattersalls Park.

Entertainment

Glenorchy has a huge amount of entertainment to offer, considering its size. Located on the Main Road there is the only Ice Skating Rink in the greater area of Hobart, as well as a Village Cinemas complex at Glenorchy Central and an AMF Bowling Center at Moonah The Derwent Entertainment Centre provides the city with the opportunity to host many local and international artists. Some of the artists that have played here include: Dire Straits, INXS, Elton John, John Farnham, Kylie Minogue and Bob Dylan. The DEC is also used for expos, trade shows and sporting events. The Moorilla Estate often hold musical performances in the summer months. Some of the artists that have played at this venue include: Grinspoon, Paul Kelly and The Pretenders.

Sport

KGV Oval is just one of the places where sport is played seriously within the city.

Education

Main article: Education in Tasmania

Senior secondary colleges in the Glenorchy area include St Virgil's College, on the northern side of the city; Montrose Bay High School located at Rosetta; Cosgrove High School, Dominic College and Guilford Young College close to the city center; and Claremont College slightly to the north at Claremont.

Shopping and retail

The City of Glenorchy has the second largest shopping district in southern Tasmania (the largest being in Hobart).The City has three Major commercial areas include Moonah, Glenorchy CBD and Claremont. Claremont has one main shopping center (Claremont Village) and a few retail outlets. Moonah has 3 arcades, 2 Department stores (Harris Scarfe and Clive Peeters,and Beacon Lighting stores in Tasmania, and a new shopping center has been built in the area of the old Woolworths supermarket, featuring a new updated one. The Glenorchy CBD has three major indoor shopping centres, Northgate Shopping Centre, Glenorchy Central (Centro), and the Glenorchy Plaza, There are also several retail outlets in this area (including Retravision and Harvey Norman).

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "3218.0 - Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2009-10". Australian Bureau of Statistics. 31 March 2011. http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/DetailsPage/3218.02009-10?OpenDocument. Retrieved 23 August 2011.  Estimated resident population (ERP) at 30 June 2010.
2. ^ ^{a b c d} "Glenorchy City council heritage". Glenorchy City Council. 2006. Archived from the original on 2006-12-08. http://web.archive.org/web/20061208080856/http://www.gcc.tas.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=205. Retrieved 2007-03-31. 
3. ^ "City Of Glenorchy Traffic". Glenorchy City ouncil. 2006. Archived from the original on 2006-10-17. http://web.archive.org/web/20061017042718/http://www.gcc.tas.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=464. Retrieved 2007-03-31. 

External links

• Glenorchy City Council