When Carolyn and Graeme Holmes first laid eyes on Ranelagh’s historic hops kiln, they knew it was something special. With an eye for old buildings and a desire for a southern tree change, they had relocated from another picturesque valley – the Hunter in New South Wales – with their son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren.…
Do you know someone who makes a real difference to community life in the Huon Valley? Nominate them for the Huon Valley Community Awards 2024! It’s that time of year again, where we look to recognise the contribution community members and groups make throughout the Huon Valley. — Categories include: How…
We’d like to officially welcome Amy Robertson to Huon Valley Council as a Councillor. Cr Robertson took her official oath this morning (9 February 2024) at Council Chambers. The induction was led by CEO Lachlan Kranz, and in attendance were Mayor Sally Doyle, Cr Mark Jessop And Cr Andrew Burgess. “I’m excited to contribute a…
You are invited to give feedback on an initial public draft of Huon Valley Council’s Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is Council’s primary planning document. Once completed it will be used to guide decision making and governance in the Huon Valley for the next 10 years. Submissions close 5pm, Wednesday 6 March 2024. View the…
Dillons Creek Bridge on Pelverata Road, Upper Woodstock will be closed from 8am Monday 19 February until 4pm Friday 23 February 2024 while we install the new bridge. There will be no vehicle access over the bridge and a temporary pedestrian bridge will be installed over Dillons Creek at the bridge worksite. The remainder of…
Flood Road in Huonville will be closed to traffic from Monday 29 January 2024 until the end of March. The closure of Flood Road means all traffic will be diverted to the Esplanade/Main Street intersection (please see map). Delays are expected. The Department of State Growth – not Council – is managing the road works,…
