Category: News

Supporting sport and recreation in our communities

Open spaces, sport and recreation are essential to the quality of life we enjoy in the Huon Valley, supporting our social activities, healthy living and community connections. The Huon Valley Council is pleased to release the Huon Valley Recreation Plan, a ten-year guide for future planning, development and management of sport and recreation in our…

Huon Valley Workforce Planning Study released

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…

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…