The mural of the black swans flying over the Huon River has quickly become an iconic feature of the streetscape in Huonville since Hobart artist Jamin completed it last November. We’re now about to start the second phase of the beautification and activation project for the township. To complement the grand swan mural, we are…
The access to the Southbridge Waste Transfer Station will change as of this Monday as works get underway on the relocation of the Huon Highway junction at Southbridge. The roadworks are expected to take approximately 8 weeks. During this time, the existing access will be closed, and all traffic will enter the site from the…
Huon Valley Council’s ARTBOX will make its first voyage out of southern Tasmania and take centre stage in Launceston’s Civic Square as part of a new art exhibition that celebrates the waterways of Launceston and the Huon Valley. Flow is the name of the exhibition and it is a collaboration between the Huon Valley Council,…
The installation of a lift in the Cygnet Town Hall has shown it’s possible to make heritage buildings accessible and simultaneously preserve their value. Acting Mayor Sally Doyle congratulated the team who worked on the lift installation. “It goes to show that when heritage consultants, access consultants and council staff work together anything is possible.”…
As we try to understand the full impact of the recent storm and flash flooding, we are reaching out to support community and connect residents with available recovery support agencies. As part of our recovery support, we are hosting a drop-in session at the Huon Valley Hub for community members affected by the recent storm.…
Council crews, assisted by contractors have had a busy week cleaning up storm damage, making bridges safe and repairing roads and drains. Please be aware with more rainfall predicted, road conditions will remain variable and extra caution is advised. Residents are reminded that driveway crossings are the property owners’ responsibility to keep unblocked. Keeping your…
