STATEWIDE SUPPORT
SUPPORT GROWS
Following the Public Design Reveal in 2018, independent opinion polling by EMRS showed that support grew substantially from 2017 levels, with almost two out of every three Tasmanians supporting our project.
The poll found 62 per cent of Tasmanians supported the cable car (up from 54% in 2017, ReachTel) with 35 per cent strongly supporting it and 26 per cent “somewhat” supporting it. The poll also found that 56 per cent of people in southern Tasmania supported the cable car.
The 2018 polling also saw a reduction in opposition, with just 20 per cent strongly opposed the cable car and a further 10 per cent “somewhat” opposing it. Only 8 per cent were undecided following the design reveal.
More recent polling in 2024 demonstrates that these levels have remained steady since.
The poll of 1000 Tasmanians, part of the Omnibus Poll by respected Tasmanian pollsters EMRS between 29 August and 31 August, found that 85 per cent of people had either seen the full cable car proposal or were aware of it.
The poll found that support across the political spectrum was:
80% among Liberal voters
60% among Labor voters
27% among Green voters
Put in context, few policies or projects enjoy this level of support. MWCC are delighted to see strong and active community support grow.
2018 Poll Results; source: EMRS
2018 Poll Result; source: EMRS
2018 Polling result; source: EMRS
RESULTS FROM RECENT OPT-IN POLLS
NOTE: These are not scientifically valid; suggesting only the ratio of support/opposition among those most likely engaged to respond.
The Mercury Newspaper; August 2018
The Mercury Newspaper, August 2018
University of Tasmania student Poll of 'local recreational users'
'Cable Car Cliffhanger' - May 2018
Tasmania Talks; Northern Tasmania Radio with Brian Carlton - August 2018
Northern Tas Radio, August 2018
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