The Department of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) Tasmania has released two key documents about the recent salmon mortality event in the D’Entrecasteaux Channel. The documents address community concerns about the unprecedented seasonal deaths of salmon in the Channel and provide up-to-date information about Piscirickettsia salmonis (P. salmonis), the bacteria involved. NRE Tasmania has published:…
Today marks an exciting milestone for the Huon Valley community with the official opening of the brand-new Huon Link Road. After final asphalting works are completed over the morning, this vital new road will connect the Huon Highway with the Channel Highway, creating a smoother and safer route. The opening of the Huon Link Road…
The wait is over! The highly anticipated new playground at Burtons Reserve in Cygnet is officially open and ready for fun. After months of planning and construction, local children are already enjoying the brand-new play area, with the sounds of laughter and joy echoing across the park. The playground was designed with input from the…
The Cygnet community is already enjoying the safety and convenience of the newly installed Mary Street wombat crossing. The finishing touches such as additional signage, bollards and line marking will be completed over the next week. The wombat crossing is a pedestrian zebra crossing on a raised platform. It not only prioritises pedestrians but also…
Recent vandalism, including graffiti, property damage, and defacement of public assets has increased in Cygnet over the past few months. Repairing this damage is costly and affects the sense of amenity and security within the township. Council is taking action to address this surge in vandalism and protect our community facilities. What we’re doing:• Working to…
We’re pleased to introduce a simpler way to book community spaces across the Huon Valley, with the launch of our new online booking platform, SpacetoCo. Community members can now easily book the Huonville Town Hall, Huon Valley Hub, and Palais Theatre through this user-friendly system. The new platform responds directly to community feedback, eliminating the…
