City of Glenorchy
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City of Glenorchy Tasmania |
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 The City of Glenorchy |
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| Population: | 44,615 (est., June 05)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Established: | 1964 | ||||||||||||
| Area: | km² ( sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Mayor: | Adriana Taylor | ||||||||||||
| Council Seat: | Glenorchy | ||||||||||||
| Region: | Hobart northern suburbs | ||||||||||||
| Land District: | Buckingham | ||||||||||||
| State District: | Denison | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | Denison | ||||||||||||
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The City of Glenorchy is one of the five city councils that make up the greater Hobart area of Tasmania. The city held local council elections in the last half of 2005. Outgoing mayor Terry Martin was succeeded by Adriana Taylor.
History
Tasmanian Aboriginals were the first inhabitants of the area where Glenorchy lies today. The first Caucasian person 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 24th 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 44,615, making Glenorchy the third most populated city in the greater area of Hoart.
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 State 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 a 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, and John Farnham. 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
Senior secondary colleges in the Glenorchy area include Rosetta 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. Although there are many schools in the Glenorchy area, the education standard is still very low.
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 2 arcades, 2 Department stores (Harris Scarfe and Coogans), and a new shopping center is now being built in the area of the old Woolworths supermarket. 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
- ^ Local Government Area populations and median ages - Tasmania.
- ^ a b c d Glenorchy City council heritage. Glenorchy City Council (2006). Retrieved on 2007-03-31.
- ^ City Of Glenorchy Traffic. Glenorchy City ouncil (2006). Retrieved on 2007-03-31.
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