Our projects

The CCT has been working closely with the Hobart City Council in removing loose rock at the Waterworks Quarry climbing area.  The work undertaken by HCC has made the climbing area much safer, and the CCT has worked closely with the HCC to ensure existing fixed anchors and routes were safe and suitable, after incidental damage from the works.

We have been testing a selection of fixed anchors at new and existing climbing sites. No fixed anchor will ever be 'guaranteed safe,' but this testing has been another tool (along with the CCT Fixed Anchor Guidelines) for understanding if fixed anchors may have sufficient safety margins.

CCT members Nick Morgan and Gerry Narkowicz raised funds for quick-link lower offs for 100 Hillwood climbs. These were generously provided by Climbing Anchors at below cost. This will prolong the lifespan of the new anchors, and will make replacement easy if wear is noticed .

The CCT coordinated with the Georgetown Council to negotiate and ensure the reopening of this fantastic Northern sport crag. As part of opening preparations the CCT funded and contributed to the replacement of over 650 bolts at Hillwood with current best practice hardware.

Throughout 2021-2024, the South-Eastern crag of Lowdina had 95% of its old bolts removed and replaced.  In addition to this, the existing routes were cleaned and lower-offs were installed on key buttresses. The existing bolts were over 35 years old and not in-line with current bolting standards.  Much consultation was also undertaken with the landowner to ensure access to the crag was simplified and that ongoing access to this fantastic climbing area could continue into the future.

After 30 years of exposure to the Tasman Sea the Totem Pole fixed anchors were showing signs of wear. A fantastic effort by Simon Young and Liz Oh saw the popular Deep Play and Free Routes  refitted with fresh hardware. Would whip!

The CCT is actively working to connect our community to culture. Do we have all the answers? No. We're seeking to improve how we recognise palawa culture and how we interact with Lutruwita.

Try saying that three times fast! Strong community concerns around new Organ Pipes climbs impacting existing routes lead the CCT to host a community forum of active Organ Pipes climbers and developers.

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The resulting guidance statements make community expectations clear and easy to follow. These statements seek to balance route development and route preservation in line with community expectations.

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Find them on the CCT Publications page.​