Several Launceston councillors will push for a roundabout to be built at the intersection of Hobart and Relbia roads before any moves to increase housing in the area.
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Based on a feasibility study and early community consultation, the City of Launceston has identified the potential for limited residential development to increase Relbia's population to just over 1000, up from 678, with 150 more houses over the course of decades.
That could add almost 800 more vehicle trips in and out of the area, predominantly on Relbia Road.
Councillor Alan Harris said there was already a need for improvements at the Hobart Road intersection, and this should be considered prior to more housing development.
He said there was a need for a roundabout at the site.
"The amended plans will see a greater intensification of housing at that start of Relbia Road under the proposed changings, where we'll probably see more of a smaller lot subdivision than what's currently there near the Jinglers Creek start," Cr Harris said.
His views followed similar remarks by councillor Hugh McKenzie.
The Relbia feasibility study report has been released for a further eight weeks of consultation following recent community workshops.
The report came as part of the Greater Launceston Plan and the need to identify urban development in the coming decades.
The Relbia community was generally opposed to broadscale subdivision, which was noted in the report. The report highlighted the need to maintain the area's semi-rural character.
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Wineries will be encouraged to remain, and new tourism ventures will be supported if they maintain the character of the area. Relbia will continue to be "differentiated" from other parts of Launceston due to the presence of natural vegetation and wildlife, scenic views, larger lots and privacy.
Deputy mayor Danny Gibson said the community consultation process was thorough, and he wanted to assure residents that their views were crucial to Relbia's future.
"What is clear is that the majority of residents were not supportive of broad scale residential subdivision yet there was an appreciation that Relbia did have some potential for growth, and what this document does is outlines a way forward with regards to that," he said.
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