Category: News

Jefferys Track feasibility study FAQ

Huon Valley Council Mayor Bec Enders and Derwent Valley Council Mayor Ben Shaw answer some of the most common questions people have asked about the Jefferys Track feasibility study and community engagement process. If you have more questions, please contact Deloitte Access Economics on (03) 9667 5040 or via jefferystrackconsult@deloitte.com.au. What is the purpose of…

Live Stream: 26 August Ordinary Council Meeting 6pm

Huon Valley Council’s next Ordinary Meeting will be live-streamed on 26 August at 6pm on Youtube. Visit https://youtu.be/V6D1QEJx01A to view the meeting live. For more information please visit our Meetings, Agendas & Minutes page.

Have Your Say: Jefferys Track development feasibility study

The Tasmanian Government has funded a feasibility study for the upgrade of Jefferys Track, which runs from Crabtree in the Huon Valley area to Lachlan in the Derwent Valley. We are leading the feasibility study in collaboration with the Derwent Valley Council. A transport link between the Huon and Derwent Valleys has potential to bring…

Weed of the Month (August): Bridal Creeper

Bridal creeper (Asparagus asparagoides) is one of a group of several ‘asparagus weeds’ that are declared under the Tasmanian Weed Management Act 1999. Initially introduced to Australia as hanging basket and garden plants, asparagus weeds have been spread far and wide by birds and other animals that eat the small, fleshy fruits. Asparagus weeds are…

Hannah Blackmore gives local artists and makers tips on turning professional

On Wednesday evening we were delighted to have Hobart-based artist Hannah Blackmore give a presentation on ‘This Business of Art’ for our latest Turning Professional workshop for Huon Valley artists and makers. “Our Turning Professional workshop series launched last year is aimed at supporting local artists and makers to turn their practice into a sustainable…

New change rooms at the Huonville Recreation Ground

Construction is now complete on the new unisex change rooms at the Huonville Recreation Ground, providing local sports clubs with modern changing facilities that are female-friendly and fit for purpose. Huon Valley Council Mayor Bec Enders said new change rooms is a huge improvement from the previous 1950’s change rooms, which were ageing in quality…