Category: News

Replacement of Heritage Park Pedestrian Bridge

Our bridge crew recently installed a new pedestrian bridge at Heritage Park in Geeveston to replace the old one. Our Digital Arts and Cultural Development Officer Mick Lowenstein was there to capture it all. It’s fascinating to watch the old bridge being taken away and the new one take its place. Some fun facts about…

Film series highlights the growing issue of homelessness

We have been working on a very special project over the last couple of months. It’s called ‘I Am Somebody’ – a series of powerful interviews with people who have recently or who are currently experiencing housing stress or homelessness, within southern Tasmania. Each story highlights the reality and experiences of these individuals as they…

Celebrating Friday Night Games 1st Birthday

Wander by the Huon Valley Hub on a Friday night and you may catch a glimpse of a some very passionate young people playing tabletop games. Friday Night Games has become quite a phenomenon in the Huon Valley, and it is about to celebrate its first birthday. The fortnightly program has attracted more and more…

Seeking consultant for Food Resilience Strategy

We are seeking a consultant to help with our Huon Valley Food Resilience Strategy. Our goal is to develop a strategic document that will help guide the growth of a vibrant and connected food system that contributes to the health, social, economic and environmental outcomes of the Huon Valley. Thanks to funding awarded through the…

Storytime in the Huon Valley

Visitors to the Huon Valley will soon be able to go on a journey and discover hidden gems, untold stories, and local characters via an interactive geo-located podcast tour. The Huon Valley Council was successful in attaining a grant through the Regional Arts Fund for a project called Storytime – Local Stories from Local People.…

Tenders Invited

Suitably experienced contractors and suppliers are invited to provide tender submissions for the following Council services: TN187- Supply and/or Delivery of Concrete, Gravel and Loams TN188 – Placement of Concrete, Gravel and Loams TN189 – Supply and/or Laying of Bituminous Surfacing on Roads 2022 – 2025 TN185 – Non Exclusive Provision of Cleaning Services (Public…