In October 2019, residents from throughout the Huon Valley were surveyed to explore satisfaction with Council’s performance and areas of interest within the community. The results are now available to view on the Huon Valley Council website and will help Council understand what services are important to our community and areas that need to be…
Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for your friends and family? Gift vouchers are now available for entry to the Huonville Swimming Pool and Port Huon Sports & Aquatic Centre! Huon Valley Summer Pool Pass Includes entry to Huonville Swimming Pool and the Port Huon Sports & Aquatic Centre pool. Options include: Single Ticket –…
Scholarships of up to $5,000 are available to assist Huon Valley residents to obtain a qualification in the area of medicine, nursing or allied health. To be eligible: Applicants are required to show that they would find it difficult to access further education without receiving scholarship support Applicants must reside in the Huon Valley local…
African feather grass (Cenchrus macrourus) is an aggressive invader of roadsides, waste areas, riverbanks and pastures. Dense infestations of this weed outcompete other plants and can completely block waterways, and when dry create a fire hazard. African feather grass is an uncommon weed in Tasmania, only occurring in the Huon and Derwent Valleys. In the…
At its Ordinary Meeting to be held on 11 December 2019, the Huon Valley Council will revisit the decision to sell the portion of land containing the Cygnet Medical Centre at 14 George Street, Cygnet, following consideration of a public meeting, Tribunal hearing, and potential outcomes of an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. A public…
Tasmanian forests and woodlands dominated by black gum or Brooker’s gum (Eucalyptus ovata / E. brookeriana) were recently listed as critically endangered under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). A significant portion of this threatened vegetation community is located within the Huon Valley municipal area, mostly along waterways and damp, low-lying…
