Our rapidly growing suburb needs better services, facilities and a welcome direction.
The Friends of Tranmere & Droughty Peninsula Association (FTDPA) began monthly meetings at the Sunshine Community Centre in November 2020.
This group is focused on bringing our Community together for some good old fashioned ‘community focused’ gatherings and representation.
If you’re a local, we would love to see you attend our next meeting.
Jan update 2022: Monthly meetings will also be available by Zoom.
Formally incorporated in March 2021, our Association aims to protect the landscape and enhance the lifestyle offered by the Tranmere & Droughty Point Peninsula.
Membership is open to all residents and friends of the Peninsula.
Learn More: Hobart’s Largest Development
Are you aware of the 2,530 extra homes proposed in the American designed ‘Skylands’ masterplan?
Update Feb 2022: It is important that if you have signed our petition (or concerned with the Urban Growth Boundary extension required to facilitate this mega proposal), please complete the Clarence City Council Survey located here.
Our Peninsula, Our Future
Raise a local issue you believe needs better attention:
Whilst Skylands poses a key priority, we’re keen to help resolve many issues facing residents of the area with relevant stakeholders, whether they be businesses, local council or state authorities.
We’re new. Can you help?
The Association is run voluntarily, carries costs and governed by a formal committee. Our founding group has brought a few core skill sets to the mix but with big issues needing many hands, we’re keen to grow representation on your behalf. Can you play a part, either actively on the committee, or passively as a member?
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About your Community
Tranmere
Tranmere is predominately a riverside residential suburb of executive homes which has rapidly grown around a culster of homes once known as Camelot Park. It is known for its quiet seclusion, scenic hilltops and foreshore access but is heavily reliant on private transport and the services and facilities offered by Howrah. The boundary between Howrah and Tranmere has blurred with time and some argue Tranmere begins where Howrah Point ends. Access to the city is through Howrah.
Census Statistics (as of 2016)
Dwellings: 684
Residents: 1701
Howrah
Howrah is a popular, central riverside suburb of the Eastern Shore hosting key shops and services, schools, clubs and community sporting facilities. Offering clean beaches and open spaces, It stretches from Bellerive to Glebe Hill. It was named after the original estate of the area Howrah House, which was named after the city of Howrah in India where the landowner had emigrated from. Howrah is connected to Hobart via the Bellerive Bypass (South Arm Highway) and Clarence St.
Census Statistics: (as of 2016)
Dwellings: 3200
Residents: 8700
“With an extra 2,530 multi-storey and often multi-family properties proposed, as well as 11,000 sqm, Skylands is set to double the population of Howrah and Tranmere combined!
FTDPA are concerned whether the existing road network could cope. ”
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