The Devonport Sound Shell was an Australian Bicentennial Project which was initiated and carried out by the City of Devonport Lions Club with financial assistance from the Tasmanian government. Its location was insisted on by the Council despite the Lions Club's suggestions of preferred locations. The Sound Shell has been an iconic structure of Devonport, enjoyed by thousands every year and used for bands and other events such as the annual Carols by Candlelight.
Mainland 'consultants' recently deemed the Sound Shell inappropriate due to the proximity to the Tiagarra Aboriginal Culture Centre and Museum. This was done 'sight unseen', and the Devonport City Council now wants it to go... The council also considers it a 'risk assessment'. The general consensus of our Lions Club currently appears that we want to see it remain in place and want to see it become more utilised.
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