Blackstone Heights, Tasmania

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Blackstone Heights, Tasmania is an outer suburb of Launceston and is within the Meander Valley Council district.

[edit] Physical Description

Blackstone Heights consists of 4 major roads, (Blackstone Road, Kelsy Road, Panorama Road, and Longvista Road) in a loop (about 7km in total). The loop is connected by Pitcher Parade which originates from near the Country Club Casino and is the only entrance to Blackstone Heights.

[edit] Pros

Blackstone Heights is within close proximity of the Country Club Casino and The Country Club Villas/ Bolters Pizzeria. It is also close to 2 major high schools: St Patrick's College and Prospect High School. Blackstone Heights has excellent views ranging from views of Lake Trevallyn and South Esk River to a wonderful view of Trevallyn Dam from Zenith Court. Blackstone Heights also has some of the best drinking water since the Water Treatment Facility is present there.

[edit] Cons

Blackstone Heights has no main attractions other than the Local church which is situated on Neptune Drive. Blackstone Heights also has no facilities such as public toilets, tennis courts, sports ovals/grounds or shops. It has poor storm water drainage, which is exposed and is not concreted or guttering. There is only one footpath along Bayview drive which is only about 1km long.

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