Community Support
Councils and community organisations are setting up locations where possible for those impacted by power outages. Please contact your council or with the community organisations directly with any questions.
Please note that these may change. TasNetworks would like to thank everyone for their patience as we work to restore power and services ASAP.
Support Available
Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania
Neighbourhood Houses are available across the state for a warm place to recharge devices. Please check Neighbourhood Houses in Tasmania to find your closest location, services and opening hours.
Please note; these may also be impacted by outages dependant on location.
Ulverstone Anglican
Kings Parade next to Maccas
6/8 Kings Parade, Ulverstone TAS 7315
Opening Hours:
Fri, 13 September - 5:00pm to 8:30pm
If you need a warm, well lit space to be for a couple of hours, come to Ulverstone Anglican this week. You can charge your devices, play a board game, access the internet and fill hot water bottles/thermos. There will be microwaves available and foo/hot drinks.
More information on their Facebook page
Ulverstone Sports & Leisure Centre
Central Coast Council Council
Flora St, West Ulverstone TAS 7315
Opening Hours
Please contact the council for standard opening hours. More information on their website
Ulverstone Sports & Leisure Centre is open for amenities and to charge electrical devices. Please enter via the Squash Club entrance.
The Paranaple Centre
Devonport City Council
137 Rooke St, Devonport TAS 7310
Opening Hours
Please refer to their website
The Paranaple Centre will be open to recharge and warm up.
Latrobe Library
Libraries Tasmania
113 Gilbert St, Latrobe TAS 7307
Opening Hours
Please refer to their website
For a warm place to sit a while and charge your devices.
Wonders of Wynyard Visitor Information
Waratah Wynyard Council
8 Exhibition Link, Wynyard TAS 7325
Opening Hours:
Please refer to their website
Wonders of Wynyard Visitor Information is open 10:00am - 4:00pm daily and those impacted by power outage are welcome to pop in and charge devices.
Tamar Visitor Centre
West Tamar Council
81 Main Rd, Exeter TAS 7275
Opening Hours:
Daily - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Tamar Visitor Centre will be open today for people to come and charge devices and will have tea & coffee available.
Smithton Wellbeing Indoor Recreation & Leisure (SWIRL)
Circular Head Council
110-114 Nelson St, Smithton TAS 7330
Opening Hours
Please refer to their website
SWIRL invite you to make use of our hot showers, free tea/coffee and mobile phone charging areas at the facility.
Launceston Leisure & Aquatic Centre
Launceston City Council
18a High St, Launceston TAS 7250
Opening Hours
Please refer to their website
The City of Launceston Leisure & Aquatic Centre is open. They have shower facilities and ability to charge mobile phones. Please bring own toiletries, towels and chargers.
Shower Facilities
Windsor Community Precinct
West Tamar Council
1 Windsor Dr, Riverside TAS 7250
Opening Hours:
Sat to Sun - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Mon to Fri - 8:00am to 6:00pm
The Windsor Community Precinct will be open today for people to come and charge devices and will have tea & coffee available. Showers are also available at this site but residents need to register at reception before use.
Latrobe Wild Mersey Trailhead
Latrobe Council
Warrawee, Shale Rd, Latrobe TAS 7307
Opening Hours:
8:00am to 8:00pm
Coin operated showers are available at this location.
Sheffield Visitor Information Centre
Kentish Council
5 Pioneer Cres, Sheffield TAS 7306
Opening Hours:
Please refer to their website. Opening hours towards the bottom of the page.
Coin operated showers are available at this location.
Frederick Street Reserve
Waratah Wynyard Council
1A Lowe St, Wynyard TAS 7325
Opening Hours:
If you would like to use the facility please contact Council at 03 6443 8333 to arrange key collection.
The Frederick Street Reserve can be open for access to showers and amenities. Please bring your own towels, toiletries, and chargers.