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Tenders Invited

Suitably experienced contractors and suppliers are invited to provide tender submissions for the following Council services: TN198 – Exclusive Supply of Trade Labour 2023-2026 (accredited builders, licensed electricians, painters, licensed plumbers, licensed arborists) TN199 – Supply and/or Delivery of Concrete, Gravels and Loams TN200 – Re-sheeting Program 2023-2024 TN201 – Place and Finish Concrete 2023-2024…

Celebrating our Elders at the official opening of Black Swan Park

Black Swan Park is officially open for the Huon Valley community to enjoy. Following an extensive works program, the Park – next to the Hub on Main Street Huonville – was opened by local Elder Rodney Dillon and Mayor Sally Doyle on Saturday 12 August 2023. The opening coincided with the closing of this year’s…

Power of the pool – how tragedy, swimming and art brought about a new beginning

“Swimming’s my godsend. I’m oblivious to anything else going on when I’m swimming. It’s just me and the water and I love that.” – Nicola Oliver, Geeveston resident and regular swimmer at Port Huon Sports and Aquatic Centre If Nicola Oliver had been able to gaze into a crystal ball just over a year ago,…

Call for expressions of interest: Lease of land at 58 Kent Street, Geeveston

Council is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for a lease of land. The land is public land within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1993 and is located at 58 Kent Street, Geeveston. The current lessee has used the land to establish and maintain a community garden. The EOI process has been triggered by…

A note from Mayor Sally Doyle

The recent Willie Smith’s Mid-Winter Fest reminds me of all the wonderful and unique events we have in the Valley throughout the year. I am proud of our local events and how brilliantly they showcase our piece of paradise. I’d also like to recognise events like the Cygnet Folk Festival that kicks off the year,…

Call for Expressions of Interest: Port Huon Sports and Aquatic Centre – Space for Lease

Council is seeking expressions of interest (EoI) for lease or use of internal floor spaces and/or facilities and equipment within the Port Huon Sports and Aquatic Centre, located at 4421 Huon Highway, Port Huon, Tasmania. The use must be compatible with a multi-use sports centre and contribute to, or be related to, physical and mental…