Category: News

Closures Notice: Playgrounds and skate parks

As of today 30 March 2020, all public playgrounds and skate parks are closed to reduce the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. Council will be putting up signage today and tomorrow to convey that playgrounds and skateparks are not to be entered or used. The latest information about restrictions on public gatherings is available here:…

Dover and Geeveston Medical Centres Are Open

The Dover and Geeveston Medical Centres continue to be open to all patients. The health and safety of our staff is number one priority so when making an appointment you will be asked a number of questions, including if you have any cold and flu symptoms such as a temperature, sore throat or a runny…

Closure Notice: Council’s Customer Service Centre

The Huon Valley Council has made the difficult decision to close its Customer Service Centre at 40 Main Street, Huonville from close-of-business Friday 27 March 2020. “This is an unfortunate measure but one that we consider necessary to protect our staff and community against COVID-19,” said Huon Valley Council General Manager Emilio Reale. “We encourage…

RV site closure notice

Updated: 27 March 2020 On 25 March, 2020 the Tasmanian State Government announced additional coronavirus management measures. These measures include further prohibited activities and venues, which include caravan and camping parks: People who are staying at caravan parks in Tasmania, have until 11.59pm Sunday 29 March 2020 to depart. Where people live permanently in caravan parks,…

Council Meeting 25 March Postponed

Tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting (25 March) has been postponed until April. At this point in time, the meeting is planned to take place on 8 April. New legislation will be tabled before the Tasmanian Parliament tomorrow that will allow Council to meet and make decisions in an online environment. We will keep you up to…

COVID-19 ADVICE FOR FOOD BUSINESSES

Operational Restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) Protection measures against the spread of COVID-19 have recently been enacted which place restrictions on the way some businesses operate. Restaurants, cafes and other “sit in” eateries are now only allowed to offer food as take away and/or home delivery. There is provision under the Public…