The Huon Valley Council is committed to supporting local workforce growth across our region’s primary and growth sectors. We are pleased to release the Huon Valley Workforce Planning Study, which identifies issues impacting on our workforce and provides a strong understanding of our future planning needs and development opportunities. The study has been developed through…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
