06/05/2026, 23:23

Hey everyone,

Just a brief update to let you know that Amanda Sinclair and several other South Hobart residents met with councillors this week to present deputations at a workshop on the proposed fenced area at Lower Wellesley. These deputations shared community perspectives and concerns about the proposal. 

The workshop considered the number of signature and comments from this petition and the street party scheduled to be hosted at this site on June 28, and feedback received from the Hobart 'Your Say' data regarding the proposed Lower Wellesley Dog Exercise Area. As a result, councillors are now seriously reconsidering the fencing proposal. 

We are hoping a decision to pause and reassess the fenced area at Lower Wellesley will be made at the next council meeting. Consequently, we will be closing the petition on June 11th so we can submit it before that meeting.

 If you know of anyone who might support our campaign to save Lower Wellesley, but hasn't signed on yet, please let them know. Thanks again, everyone! So many residents and friends who share our love of this park have helped us with this campaign. What a wonderful show of community activism. 

Cheers,
Lucy