Category: News

Huon Beings: On Maurice’s boat

Living on a houseboat teaches you to view things differently. “There’s no foundation. And I like that… If I want to unanchor and move away, I can.” Maurice Baldock moved aboard his houseboat Stella 23 years ago and loves the nomadic freedom of life on the water. He is currently moored in Port Huon, in…

Weekly works – 6 February 2023

The following works are scheduled by Huon Valley Council for the week commencing 6 February 2023.

Input needed to improve bushfire maps in the Huon Valley

New research is exploring the vital role that bushfire maps play in informing how people respond to fire threats, with input from Huon Valley residents impacted by the 2019 Riveaux Road bushfire. If you are a resident of the Huon Valley and were affected by bushfire in the last four years (since 2018) and are…

Electric vehicle chargers in Cygnet and Geeveston

Huon Valley Council is pleased to update residents and visitors about electric vehicle chargers in the Huon Valley. The Geeveston electric vehicle (EV) fast charger is now back in action. Council thanks Electric Highway Tasmania for their support in sourcing replacement parts to repair the unit. A new public EV fast charger is being installed…

Huon Beings: Baden the wood guy

Huon Valley volunteer, Baden Delamore talks about his love of wood and the joy of finding discarded treasures as he salvages timbers from waste to be resold and used again. Huon Beings is a documentary series that captures the diverse stories of life among people living in the Huon Valley. Created by Digital Arts &…

Temporary Relocation of Customer Service Centre

Huon Valley Council’s Customer Service Centre has been temporarily relocated due to flooding. For all in-person customer service enquiries, please visit the Huon Valley Hub, 23 Main Street, Huonville. There are no changes to phone services or online payment systems. We expect it will take a few days to have the issue safely resolved. Please…