Category: Media Release

Community and Creative Quick Response Grants now open 

Huon Valley Council is pleased to announce applications are open for Quick Response Grants aimed at strengthening the region’s vibrant community and creative sector by helping bring local ideas to life quickly and effectively.   Quick Response Grants between $500 to $1,000 are available through two programs.  Huon Valley Council Mayor Sally Doyle encouraged the community…

MEDIA STATEMENT: From the Chief Executive Officer, Huon Valley Council

Recently, the Huon Valley Council requested that election candidate Mr Peter George’s team remove a campaign billboard from the Huon Highway at Castle Forbes Bay.  At the time, council officers, acting in good faith investigated the sign in response to public complaints and found the signage did not comply with exemption provisions for electoral signage…

New Huon Valley Childcare Centre

Huon Valley Council welcomes today’s $5 million funding announcement from the Australian Government to support a new childcare centre in Huonville, as a major boost for local families and the regional economy. The new Council run childcare centre will be located on the site adjacent to Huonville Primary School. Mayor Sally Doyle said the new…

Future Management of Cygnet Town Hall

Huon Valley Council has finalised plans for the future management of Cygnet Town Hall, as current lease arrangements approach their March 2025 expiry date. This timing has presented Council with an opportunity to review and enhance how this important community asset is utilised. Following comprehensive community engagement throughout 2023 and 2024, the community expressed a…

Grove intersection – speed limit reduction

Huon Valley Council has welcomed today’s announcement of a reduced speed limit on the Huon Highway at Grove. The Commissioner for Transport has approved reducing the speed limit from 100km/h to 80km/h along a 2.3km section between Allens Road and Mountain River Road. Huon Valley Mayor Sally Doyle said the decision was a much-needed improvement…

Strengthening Huon Valley health care

Huon Valley Medical Services has implemented key developments to improve healthcare for the local community: “This expansion has significantly improved access to primary health care across both practices,” said Mayor Sally Doyle. “We’ve doubled appointment availability at Geeveston and offer both in-person and telehealth consultations for greater flexibility.” “I’m proud of our dedicated Council staff,…