Category: News

Geeveston Effluent Outfall Relocation Project

Representatives from TasWater’s leadership and environmental teams will be available to answer questions from the community on the Geeveston Outfall Relocation Project on Wednesday 26 October at the Kermandie Hotel in the Huon Lounge. The project is currently in the design phase. It will incorporate: a new Sewage Pump Station (SPS) constructed with a new…

Age Well Mini-Expo

Our first Age Well mini-expo was very well received. It was wonderful to see community members drop in and make connections with the wide array of service providers throughout the Huon Valley. The expo was an initiative of our Age Well program, supported by the Department of Social Services, Independent Living Assessment and Huon Valley…

Impartial Assisted Voting

The Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) will be providing impartial assisted voting for electors in the Huon Valley. For those unable to complete their ballot pack independently – that could include electors who are blind or have low vision, with literacy challenges or where English may not be their first language – 30-minute appointments are available…

Learn to Swim Program at the Huonville Pool

The Huonville Swimming Pool will open its gates on 29 October with its traditional free open day. The pool offers an extensive Learn to Swim Program that will run throughout the entire summer season. Swimming lessons will begin on 7 November and will continue through until March. Classes are taught by accredited AUSTSWIM instructors who…

Weed alert: Grey sallow

Grey sallow (Salix cinerea) is considered the most invasive type of willow in Australia. Unlike other willows, it can produce masses of viable seeds that travel great distances and establish quickly. Wild populations were first discovered in Tasmania about 20 years ago, and while dedicated control efforts have so far kept it from becoming widespread,…

Have Your Say: Application for amendment to the Huon Valley Interim Planning Scheme 2015

Huon Valley Council (acting as a Planning Authority) has made a decision to initiate an amendment to the Interim Planning Scheme 2015. Read more and make a representation.