Strategic Infrastructure Corridors (Strategic and Recreational Use) (North East Corridor from Lilydale Falls to Tonganah) Notice 2020

What This Law Does

This is a Tasmanian government notice that formally designates a specific stretch of land in north-east Tasmania — running from Lilydale Falls to Tonganah — as a Strategic Infrastructure Corridor.

What Does That Mean in Practice?

A 'strategic infrastructure corridor' is essentially a protected strip of land reserved for two purposes:

• Strategic use: keeping the corridor available for future infrastructure needs (think power lines, pipelines, communication cables, or transport routes)
• Recreational use: allowing the public to use it for activities like walking, cycling, or other outdoor pursuits

Who Does This Affect?

• Local residents and landowners near Lilydale Falls and Tonganah in north-east Tasmania — particularly anyone whose property sits alongside or near this corridor
• Recreational users (walkers, cyclists, trail users) who may gain formal access rights along this route
• Infrastructure developers who may have future rights or obligations relating to the corridor
• Local councils and planning authorities who must factor this designation into planning decisions

Why Does It Matter?

By formally designating this corridor, the Tasmanian government is essentially 'locking in' the land's purpose for the long term. This prevents incompatible development from blocking future infrastructure projects or cutting off public recreational access. It also provides legal certainty about what the land can and can't be used for.