The lease for the Cygnet Caravan Park is due for renewal in June 2020. The park is operated on land owned by Huon Valley Council (HVC) and the Crown, and has been leased to various private third-party operators since 2004. To assist the Council, we are seeking your feedback on the current use of the…
Huon Valley Council is currently reviewing the feasibility study to build a shared pathway along the Huon River, running from Huonville to Franklin. By providing a key recreational link between the two towns for use by local residents and tourists, the proposed multi-use pathway has the potential to bring many benefits to the Huon Valley…
There is a plantation harvesting operation currently being done at Franklin, and as of next week log trucks will be using Chambers Road and Swamp Road. A heavy vehicle permit has been obtained by the operator, Les Walkden Enterprises, to allow the use of these roads. It is anticipated that approximately 9 log trucks will…
PREPARE – ACT – SURVIVE With peak bushfire season upon us, Huon Valley Council continues to work hard to lower the risk for our towns in collaboration with the Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) and other fire agencies, and is calling on residents to do their bit by making sure their property is well-prepared. Council is…
Huon Valley Council is delighted to announce that our Australia Day Ambassador for this year is Tasmanian Australian of the Year 2010 Deborah De Williams AM. An ultra-marathon world record holder, Deborah is best known for running in pink. She was the first woman to walk and then run around Australia in 2004 and 2010…
The pristine natural environment we enjoy in the Huon Valley is treasured by locals and visitors alike, yet dumped rubbish is still often spotted in our parks, reserves, roadsides and waterways. Not only is dumped rubbish unsightly, it also affects the health of our landscape and waterways. Looking after our environment, community, and future generations…
