The Cygnet Township Safety Upgrade Program has reached an important milestone, withconcept designs now available for community viewing. The designs cover Lymington Road widening, new and extended off-street parking, on-streetdisability parking, centreline shifting, and additional wombat crossings— aimed at improvingparking, traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and accessibility in Cygnet. Huon Valley Mayor Sally Doyle said, “These…
The Huon Valley Council proudly recognised the extraordinary contributions of local volunteers at the annual Huon Valley Community Achievement Awards, held at the Palais Theatre on Saturday, 23 May 2026. The ceremony celebrated National Volunteer Week 2026 under the theme “Your Year to Volunteer” and was attended by around 100 people, including nominees, their families and guests. “The dedication…
The Huon Valley has come away from Saturday’s 2026 Keep Australia Beautiful National Tidy Towns Awards with a national award win, a highly commended result and a finalist placing for the region overall. The Huon Valley Native Plant Nursery took home the Biodiversity Conservation Award, the Huon Valley Waterwatch and Waterbug Blitz project was Highly Commended in the Water Conservation and Protection category,…
Huon Valley Council is hitting the road in 2026, bringing a series of Community Forums to residents across the valley and making it easier than ever to have a say on the issues that matter most. The forums, a commitment made by Council at a previous Annual General Meeting, are a chance for residents to…
Huon Valley Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the draft Cygnet Township Structure Plan, a landmark document that will shape the towns future for the next 20 years. Following extensive community consultation throughout 2025, Council has worked with consultants to develop the draft Structure Plan and is now calling on residents, ratepayers and visitors to have their say. The consultation…
Bipartisan investment commitments into Huon Valley health services were welcomed by Council during the 2025 State election. Council met Minister Archer after the election and was encouraged that the Government is working on a delivery plan that best suits local needs. Mayor Sally Doyle said, “We welcome today’s confirmation from Minister Archer that the project…
