Category: News

TN144 – Demolition/Construction of Burtons Reserve Amenities Building

Suitably experienced contractors and suppliers are invited to provide tender submissions for demolition and construction services for the Burtons Reserve Amenities Building. A copy of the Tender document must be obtained by registering your details via the Council’s Tenderlink website. Please direct any enquiries to Council’s Infrastructure Services Department by emailing sbatt@huonvalley.tas.gov.au with the relevant…

TN144 – DEMOLITION/CONSTRUCTION OF BURTONS RESERVE AMENITIES BUILDING

Suitably experienced contractors are invited to provide tender submissions for the following Council services: TN144 – DEMOLITION/CONSTRUCTION OF BURTONS RESERVE AMENITIES BUILDING A copy of the Tender document must be obtained by registering your details via the Council’s Tenderlink website: www.tenderlink.com/huonvalley. Please direct any enquiries to Council’s Infrastructure Services Department by emailing sbatt@huonvalley.tas.gov.au with the…

Meet the Huon’s first augmented reality (AR) platypus

An exciting new augmented reality (AR) experience has just arrived at Geeveston Visitor Centre, allowing people to get up close to one of the Huon’s most unusual and difficult-to-find creatures. Part of a broader project being formed across Tasmania, the Huon Platypus AR Project is possible because of the teamwork of local developers Handbuilt Creative…

Speed Limit Review

The Department of State Growth is applying to the Commissioner for Transport to reduce the speed limit on Vinces Saddle from 100km/hr to 80km/hr in both directions, for a roughly 4km stretch from the cemetery (towards Hobart). The Department is also seeking community feedback on whether road users want the speed limit reduction to also…

Land subdivision planning applications lodged

As part of its Land Strategy, Huon Valley Council is lodging planning applications for six subdivisions across multiple towns to establish formed roads from their bordering land lots and adjust boundaries. By formalising road lots and land boundaries, the subdivisions will allow for future development possibilities and the creation of public open space. Specific details…

Huon Valley Council welcomes new citizens

On Wednesday 24 July, seven Huon Valley residents became Australian citizens at an official ceremony in the Council Chambers. The new citizens were welcomed from five different countries around the world, including Chile, Poland, the United Kingdom, Finland and China. Huon Valley Council Mayor Bec Enders said the ceremony saw an uplifting gathering of community…