Lauderdale, Tasmania
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Lauderdale is a town on the outskirts of Hobart
, capital of Tasmania
, Australia
. The population of Lauderdale is approximately 2,388 (2006 census). It is in the local government area of City of Clarence. The town is situated on the eastern side of a thin Isthmus
that connects the South Arm
peninsula to the mainland. It faces Ralphs Bay
, and the majority of Lauderdale's population live along Roches Beach
, which faces Frederick Henry Bay
.
Along with nearby Seven Mile Beach, it is a popular residential area for people working in the Hobart CBD
.
Lauderdale/Roches Beach is overlooked by Single Hill, which is just to the North. Beyond Single Hill is the town of Seven Mile Beach The view from Single Hill gives a clear view of the town of Lauderdale. The view also shows the nearby ABC radio transmitter mast. The Ralph's bay side of Lauderdale reveals a sharp gradient in the bay where the water changes colour. This change can be especially noticeable when driving along the main road from Hobart.
Walker Corporation has plans to build a large residential 'canal estate' in Ralphs Bay in front of Lauderdale. There have been many protests against the development on ecological grounds; the development would be over sensitive mud flats and affect the habitat of migratory birds and the endangered spotted handfish. Former State Premier Paul Lennon
was very much in favour of the development whilst acting as premier. He has close relations with Walker Corp. Currently it is being assessed by the RPDC. Save Ralphs Bay Inc, with widespread community support, is campaigning against the development.
Lauderdale has a primary school and childcare centre, along with a Christian church (Abundant Life Church).
aircraft operated by Australian National Airways
departed from Cambridge Aerodrome
with a crew of 4 and 21 passengers for Essendon Airport
. Less than 2 minutes after take-off the aircraft crashed at Seven Mile Beach, killing all on board. At the time it was Australia's worst civil aviation accident.
Hobart
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded in 1804 as a penal colony,Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. In 2009, the city had a greater area population of approximately 212,019. A resident of Hobart is known as...
, capital of Tasmania
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The population of Lauderdale is approximately 2,388 (2006 census). It is in the local government area of City of Clarence. The town is situated on the eastern side of a thin Isthmus
Isthmus
An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas usually with waterforms on either side.Canals are often built through isthmuses where they may be particularly advantageous to create a shortcut for marine transportation...
that connects the South Arm
South Arm, Tasmania
South Arm is a town located on the South Arm Peninsula on the outskirts of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is part of the City of Clarence.-Sources:...
peninsula to the mainland. It faces Ralphs Bay
Ralphs Bay
Ralphs Bay is a body of water in south east Tasmania, Australia. It is surrounded by the Tranmere and South Arm peninsulas. Sea access to the bay is from the Derwent River....
, and the majority of Lauderdale's population live along Roches Beach
Roches Beach, Tasmania
Roches Beach is a suburb of Hobart, capital of Tasmania, Australia. It is in the City of Clarence Local Government Area, between Lauderdale and Seven Mile Beach....
, which faces Frederick Henry Bay
Frederick Henry Bay
Frederick Henry Bay is a body of water in the southeast of Tasmania, Australia. It is located to the east of the South Arm peninsula, and west of the Tasman Peninsula. Towns on the coast of the bay include Lauderdale, Seven Mile Beach, Dodges Ferry and Primrose Sands...
.
Along with nearby Seven Mile Beach, it is a popular residential area for people working in the Hobart CBD
Central business district
A central business district is the commercial and often geographic heart of a city. In North America this part of a city is commonly referred to as "downtown" or "city center"...
.
Lauderdale/Roches Beach is overlooked by Single Hill, which is just to the North. Beyond Single Hill is the town of Seven Mile Beach The view from Single Hill gives a clear view of the town of Lauderdale. The view also shows the nearby ABC radio transmitter mast. The Ralph's bay side of Lauderdale reveals a sharp gradient in the bay where the water changes colour. This change can be especially noticeable when driving along the main road from Hobart.
Walker Corporation has plans to build a large residential 'canal estate' in Ralphs Bay in front of Lauderdale. There have been many protests against the development on ecological grounds; the development would be over sensitive mud flats and affect the habitat of migratory birds and the endangered spotted handfish. Former State Premier Paul Lennon
Paul Lennon
Paul Anthony Lennon is an Australian Labor Party politician. He was Premier of Tasmania from 21 March 2004 until his resignation on 26 May 2008. He was member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for the seat of Franklin from 1990 until officially resigning on 27 May 2008...
was very much in favour of the development whilst acting as premier. He has close relations with Walker Corp. Currently it is being assessed by the RPDC. Save Ralphs Bay Inc, with widespread community support, is campaigning against the development.
Recreation areas of Lauderdale
- Lauderdale OvalLauderdale OvalLauderdale Oval or Lauderdale Sports Ground is a suburban Australian rules football and cricket ground situated in the beach-side Hobart suburb of Lauderdale, Tasmania. It is home of the Lauderdale Football Club in the Tasmanian State League and has been used by the Lauderdale Football Club since...
(Lauderdale Bombers FCLauderdale Football ClubLauderdale Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in the Hobart, beachside suburb of Lauderdale.-History:The Lauderdale Football Club was formed in 1948 and were known as the Lauderdale Cats until 2004 when Australian Football League team Essendon Bombers aligned with Lauderdale,...
) - Lauderdale skate park & recreation area
- Boat ramp
- Canal jetty
- Canal barbecueBarbecueBarbecue or barbeque , used chiefly in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia is a method and apparatus for cooking meat, poultry and occasionally fish with the heat and hot smoke of a fire, smoking wood, or hot coals of...
area - Bayview Park/barbecue area
- Epping Play Park/barbecue area
Lauderdale has a primary school and childcare centre, along with a Christian church (Abundant Life Church).
Local amenities
- Lauderdale childcare centre
- Bangalee Store
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Lauderdale - Newsagent/post office
- Canal Cafe & Pizza
- Hill Street Grocer
- The Lab Bakery
- The Sand Bar
- George Self Real Estate
- Altitude 464
- Foreshore Tavern
- Big Bargain Bottle Shop
- Video Hut
- Mundy's Meat Supply
- Abundant Life Church
Accidents and incidents
On 10 March 1946 a Douglas DC-3Douglas DC-3
The Douglas DC-3 is an American fixed-wing propeller-driven aircraft whose speed and range revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Its lasting impact on the airline industry and World War II makes it one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made...
aircraft operated by Australian National Airways
Australian National Airways
Australian National Airways was Australia's predominant carrier from the mid-1930s to the early 1950s.-The Holyman Airways Period:On 19 March 1932 Flinders Island Airways began a regular aerial service using the Desoutter Mk.II VH-UEE Miss Launceston between Launceston, Tasmania and Flinders...
departed from Cambridge Aerodrome
Cambridge Aerodrome
Cambridge Aerodrome , also known as Cambridge Airport, is a minor airport serving Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is located only a few kilometres from the primary airport, Hobart International Airport....
with a crew of 4 and 21 passengers for Essendon Airport
Essendon Airport
Essendon Airport is located at Essendon, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Victoria, Australia. It is located next to the Tullamarine Freeway on , from the Melbourne Central Business District and from Melbourne Airport.-History:...
. Less than 2 minutes after take-off the aircraft crashed at Seven Mile Beach, killing all on board. At the time it was Australia's worst civil aviation accident.