Advocacy
The primary role of the HTA is trail advocacy. Our area of focus is the face of Mt Wellington and the foothills around Hobart, bordered by Mt Nelson and Knocklofty Reserve. We hope to work with council and land managers within this area to see our vision become a reality and to improve the experience for riders both local and from further afield.
Below you can view our current and previous submissions and advocacy campaigns. We highly encourage feedback and support from all mountain bike riders and community members, either through our forum, via e-mail or at our regular group meetings.
Current Campaigns
Greater Hobart Mountain Bike Plan
The HTA has been involved in the development of the Greater Hobart Mountain Bike Plan as a part of the plan’s ’working group’. We’ve been liaising with Clare Hester and hope to be directly involved with the creation of several loop trails in the South Hobart/Knocklofty area once the plan is completed and begins implementation.
Current status
The draft plan is currently open for public comment. It can be viewed on the Wellington Park website or at the council buildings in Hobart, Glenorchy, Kingborough and Clarence. Your contribution is important!
Link: http://www.wellingtonpark.org.au/greater-hobart-mtb-masterplan/
Tip Top
The current focus of the HTA is the repair, improvement and re-opening of the Tip Top trail. This popular mountain bike trail facing onto McRobbies gully was closed by Hobart City Council due to its illegitimate status. We feel that the trail is a vital part of the Hobart trail network and with a little work can be transformed into a highly enjoyable and sustainable trail.
Current status
The HTA have submitted a proposal the the HCC regarding the trail. A response was received to advise us that the trail would be given consideration under the upcoming Greater Hobart Mountain Bike Plan. Currently the HTA hopes to see the trail receive consideration and work at an earlier stage and we will be contacting the HCC in this regard.
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Submission 1 – Tip Top Proposal (PDF 3.27mb)
Regarding the repair, improvement and re-opening of Tip Top.
Previous Campaigns & Submissions
Tasmanian Mountain Bike Plan
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Submission 1 - In response to: Draft Tasmanian Mountain Bike Plan, Sept. 2009 prepared by Inspiring Place with DirtArt for the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts – Sport and Recreation Tasmania.
