Category: News

Free measles vaccine clinics

Measles has recently been confirmed in the Valley. Council is encouraging all community members to be aware of the signs and to help reduce the spread. If you develop a flu-like illness (such as fever, cough, runny nose or sore eyes) followed by a blotchy rash that starts on the head and moves down the…

Holiday opening hours

Customer Service Centre  Waste Services  Kerbside Waste Collection  Southbridge Waste Transfer Station  Cygnet Waste Transfer Station  Dover Waste Transfer Station  Childcare Centres  (Including The Cottage, Geeveston Early Learning & Care, Dover Child Care, and Outside School Hours Care)  Medical Centres  Geeveston Medical Centre  Dover Medical Centre  Modified Operating Hours:  Sports and Aquatic Centres  Huonville Swimming Pool …

Have your say on the Franklin Cenotaph Relocation

Council is seeking community feedback on the proposed relocation of the Franklin Cenotaph to the Village Green. The relocation aims to ensure the memorial remains a safe and accessible place for the community to gather and honour those who have served, as its current site near the Huon Highway presents safety concerns during commemorative events.…

New floating pontoon coming to Shipwrights Point

Exciting news for the Port Huon community – works are about to begin on a brand-new floating pontoon at Shipwrights Point. From Friday, 28 November 2025, specialist contractors Bellingham Marine Australia will begin construction on the new structure, which will provide a safe and accessible spot for both local fishers and visiting boaters. The project is part of Council’s…

Huonville EV Charger gets a fast, bright new future

Electric vehicle drivers in the Huon Valley have some great news – the EV charger in the Main Street Huonville carpark received an exciting upgrade! The Huon Valley Council partnered with Electrona to install a new fast charger, replacing the existing slow charger. The upgrade means drivers are able to top up their vehicles much…

Safe disposal of contaminated sand products

If you think you may have contaminated kinetic sand products in your home, please do not place these products in your household bin. Improper disposal of asbestos-contaminated materials can increase the risk of exposure to waste collection drivers and landfill operators. Huon Valley Council waste transfer stations cannot accept asbestos. However, Southern Waste Solutions (SWS) will waive all disposal fees for any kinetic…