Category: News

Huon Valley Roadmap to Reopening*

*Subject to Public Health advice and State Government regulations 18 May Produce markets are allowed to operate (not food vans) Up to 10 people allowed at parks, playgrounds, skate parks and tennis courts 25 May Sports grounds open for exercise and training purposes only, with participation numbers in line with the State Government regulations Council’s…

Have Your Say: Huon Valley Recreation Plan

The Huon Valley Recreation Plan is designed as a ten-year guide for future planning, development and management of sport and recreation within the Huon Valley. As part of its development, the Huon Valley community, sporting clubs, schools and other groups were invited to a series of workshops and an online survey was available to complete…

2020 Greg Norris Memorial Health Scholarships awarded

Huon Valley Council is excited to announce the recipients of the Greg Norris Memorial Health Scholarship for 2020, Jaimi-Lee Armstrong of Cygnet and Sarah Duggan of Southport. The scholarship aims to assist Huon Valley residents to study in the health field and is an example of the Council’s commitment to lifelong learning, innovation and the…

Plan to reopen Huon Valley recreational spaces and facilities safely

In line with the State Government’s staged plan to ease restrictions, the Huon Valley Council is undertaking a number of protective measures to make sure our recreational spaces and facilities are safe for community use when they re-open. The safety of our community and council staff is the highest priority. Recreation spaces such as sporting…

Huon Valley Council GM’s contract renewed

At its meeting of 29 January 2020, the Huon Valley Council supported the recommendation to offer the General Manager (GM), Mr Emilio Reale, a contract of employment for a period of five years. Mr Reale’s new contract commenced on 14 March 2020. Huon Valley Council Mayor Bec Enders said, “Mr Reale had received strong and…

Stronger Together: Quick Response Grants now open

As part of our Stronger Together community recovery program, the Huon Valley Council is pleased to announce that the new Quick Response Grants program is now open for applications. Council is committed to recognising local skills, strengths and resources and supporting individuals, groups, clubs and organisations to be active in a variety of recovery initiatives.…