Huon Valley Council has adopted two major land use planning documents at its 25 February Council Meeting, the Rural Living Densification Study and the Huonville Residential and Commercial Precinct Structure Plan. Together, the documents are a key part of Council’s broader strategic work to support appropriate housing and economic development opportunities—while maintaining what local communities…
Huon Valley Council has launched the first AI Planning Agent developed specifically for the Tasmanian Planning Scheme. Offering residents free, 24/7 planning help via a public telephone service the Agent provides clear, consistent information on planning rules, approvals and processes, helping residents and businesses understand what they can do and how to lodge applications. “Smaller councils across Australia are struggling to meet…
Huon Valley Council is celebrating the completion of the new floating pontoon at Shipwrights Point, delivering a safer, more accessible and welcoming space at one of the Huon Valley’s most loved foreshore locations for fishing and boating. Mayor Sally Doyle said the project has been warmly welcomed by the community. “Shipwrights Point is one of our most popular…
Huon Valley Council is thrilled to announce an expansion of healthcare services for the Geeveston community, with Geeveston Medical Clinic increasing to three days per week — a major milestone after considerable planning and dedication. Mayor Sally Doyle said: “This is genuinely exciting news for Geeveston. While it was a difficult decision to reduce our services previously, we’ve worked…
Huon Valley Council has completed renovations to the front rooms of Cygnet Town Hall, creating flexible community spaces available for hire. The three newly renovated rooms — the historic Police Room, Magistrates Office and Court Room — have been carefully restored to preserve their heritage character and open them to broader community use. This project is the direct result of extensive community consultation…
Tasmanian coastal communities are set to benefit from nearly $1 million in new investment to improve resilience and planning for coastal hazards, following the successful funding of the Coastal Hazard Resilience Planning Project under the Commonwealth Disaster Ready Fund. This initiative involves 16 coastal councils working together to address a number of major challenges with…
