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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deloraine Community Complex
Meander Valley Council
8 Alveston Dr, Deloraine TAS 7304
Opening Hours:
Fri, 6 September - 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Sat, 7 September - 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Sun, 8 September - 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Deloraine Community Complex is open till 9:00pm tonight. Charging devices, refreshments and shower facilities are available (please bring your own toiletries, towel and chargers).
Banksia Centre
Latrobe Council
Pitcairn St, Port Sorell TAS 7307
Opening Hours:
Fri, 6 September - 8:30am to 4:30pm
For a warm place to sit a while and charge your devices. Coin operated showers are also available at this location.
Frederick Street Reserve
Waratah Wynyard Council
1A Lowe St, Wynyard TAS 7325
Opening Hours:
Fri, 6 September - 7:30am to 9:00pm
Closed over the weekend (due to lack of utilisation) however if you would like to use the facility please contact Council at 03 6443 8333 to arrange key collection.
The Frederick Street Reserve will be open for access to showers and amenities. Please bring your own towels, toiletries, and chargers. Staff will be on site and will provide tea, coffee, and water.
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.