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Frequently Asked Questions: Geeveston Waste Transfer Station

Q: When is Geeveston WTS Closing? A: Sunday 2 April 2023 was the last day of operation, with the site closed from 3 April 2023 onwards. Q: Why is Geeveston WTS Closing? A: The closure of Geeveston WTS is an action which Council committed to in its Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2022-2025. Two…

Huon Valley Kerbside Waste Collection Update

Huon Valley Council has appointed JJ’s Waste and Recycling for a 3-year contract to service kerbside bins, following public tender for the service. From 17 April 2023, the new service will include optimised routes over an extended range, reflecting residential growth in the Huon Valley. The contract also focuses on customer service, with improved systems…

Hearings into Huon Valley Draft Local Provisions Schedule

TASMANIAN PLANNING COMMISSION Public Directions Hearing and Hearings into the Huon Valley Draft Local Provisions Schedule Huon Valley Council has provided its report, under section 35F(1) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, on the representations received on the Huon Valley draft Local Provisions Schedule. The Commission will hold a directions hearing to…

Huon Valley Jobs Hub Single Authority Expressions of Interest

The Huon Valley Jobs Hub Single Authority (trading as the Southern Employment and Training Network) is seeking Expressions of Interest to fulfil current vacancies for two board director positions. In October 2021, the State Government allocated $1.625 million over three years to the Huon Valley Council to facilitate the delivery of a regional jobs hub…

Traffic change on Heron Street in Huonville on 16, 17 and 20 March 2023

Notice from the Department of State Growth “The Department of State Growth is continuing the replacement of Mountain River Bridge, also known as Oates Bridge, on Lollara Road in Grove. The new bridge will be stronger, suitable for special purpose and heavy vehicles and will include a footpath. We are realigning the roads and junctions…

Closure of Geeveston Waste Transfer Station

The last day of operation for the Geeveston Waste Transfer Station (WTS) will be 2 April 2023. Why is it closing? Use at the Geeveston WTS has been in decline, with the cost of running the site high and staff amenities that would require significant investment to meet our standards. Council would also like to…