Mark Donnellon

Mark Donnellon

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Lobbying for Active Transport: Algona Road Roundabout Upgrade - Public Works Committee

Lobbying for Active Transport: Algona Road Roundabout Upgrade - Public Works Committee

The Parliament of Tasmania Public Works Committee held an enquiry in to the planned Algona Road Roundabout Upgrade and Kingston Bypass Duplication project. The project has funding of $15.28 million from the Tasmanian Government and $61.12 million from the Australian Government, totaling $76.4 million. Since the project&

Dover Fun Run 2024

Dover Fun Run 2024

An amazing morning at the Dover Fun Run! This was my second year in the 10k and I highly recommend it. Great course, great scenery and a great cause. Money raised goes to the Royal Hobart’s Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. I was very happy to be able to run

Commuter Bike from Tasmanian Bike Collective

Commuter Bike from Tasmanian Bike Collective

Switching my 19km e-bike commute for a road bike, I found the perfect ride through Tasmanian Bicycle Collective. This charity refurbishes bikes to mentor young people and matched me with a sturdy, lightweight bike ideal for the Channel Highway commute to Hobart. Ready for the challenge!

Kingston Ride2Work Day Breakfast 2024

Kingston Ride2Work Day Breakfast 2024

Bikes, chats, coffee, pastry and fruit!

Ride2Work Day - Kingston Breakfast @ Maxie

Ride2Work Day - Kingston Breakfast @ Maxie

Ride2Work Day is October 16 and a small group of local cycling advocates have put together a free breakfast and expo to encourage more people to give riding for transport a go and share some knowledge to make it easier and more likely people will ride in the future. Make

New E-Bike Regulations for Tasmania

New E-Bike Regulations for Tasmania

Getting around Tasmania by bike is challenging with its hills and distances between places. However, e-bikes are capable of reducing those challenges and the Tasmanian Government is considering changes to regulations to make e-bikes even more effective and applicable to the Tasmanian landscape.

Exciting Expansion for Tarremah Steiner School’s Early Education Facilities

Exciting Expansion for Tarremah Steiner School’s Early Education Facilities

Tarremah Steiner School is expanding with a new Early Childhood Centre, adding to its existing facilities. This modern, nature-inspired space will enhance learning environments for young children, promoting creativity and holistic education in a family-friendly, sustainable setting.

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How to get people to buy in to your ideas. Light holiday reading 😂

Fresh Paint for the Southern Outlet Tunnel

Fresh Paint for the Southern Outlet Tunnel

The tunnel under Southern Outlet has got a fresh coat of paint! I'm happy the cheerful coffee mug survived 😁

New Huntingfield Gym "The Yard"

New Huntingfield Gym "The Yard"

Kingborough Council Development Application: DA-2024-79 Plan Reference No.: P70 Date Received: 16/07/2024 Date placed on Public Exhibition: 20/07/2024 Removed from Public Exhibition: 02/08/2024

Extending Kingborough Council's Graffiti Removal

Extending Kingborough Council's Graffiti Removal

To highlight and bring the council's attention to Kingborough's graffiti problem, I publicly asked Kingborough Council's Mayor, Paula Wriedt, about extending Kingborough Council's graffiti removal to include private property.

Secure Bike Parking in Kingston

Secure Bike Parking in Kingston

Your bike will still be in these spots when you come back!

Whitewater Creek Track link to KFC round-about

Whitewater Creek Track link to KFC round-about

The state government are providing funding for an additional link to the Whitewater Creek track, connecting the north side of the KFC round-about (Channel Highway). Here's a couple of perspectives I drew to help you understand where it is! See Aldo Antolli's post for more details:

Kingborough Bicycle Advisory Committee: Promoting Active Transport

Kingborough Bicycle Advisory Committee: Promoting Active Transport

The Kingborough Bicycle Advisory Committee (KBAC) plays a pivotal role in promoting cycling as a safe, viable, and enjoyable mode of transportation within the Kingborough municipality. Established to advise the Kingborough Council on matters related to cycling infrastructure and policy, the committee's work spans strategic planning, advocacy, and

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How to contact Mark

A family rides bikes on a tree-lined path. A man takes a selfie with a child in front, another rider ahead.

A bit about me

Hello, I’m Mark Donnellon, and I’ve proudly called Kingborough my home since 1988. At 35 years old, I’m a dedicated husband and a loving father to our young daughter. My family and I love exploring the beautiful trails and enjoying cycling adventures together. Cycling isn’t just