Category: News

TENDER: Cygnet Caravan Park – Expressions of Interest

Huon Valley Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitable individuals/organisations to make submissions for the management of the Cygnet Caravan Park. Submissions should detail the anticipated mode of operation of the park, including proposed fees, checking-in arrangements for campers, cleaning of amenities, mowing and general maintenance. It is envisaged that a lease would be…

Enjoying the great outdoors: information for dog owners

The Huon Valley has some great areas for dog walking, both on and off lead. Here are some helpful guidelines and general rules to keep our dogs safe and happy and our residents too. In a built-up area your dog is required to be on lead if not in a designated off lead area. While…

Celebrating our volunteers: The Tasmanian Bike Collective

At a young age Anthony Davidson’s bike was his “freedom machine”. He could take off with a backpack and go camping with friends or on his own. Nowadays, Anthony doesn’t own a car. He gets around on his mountain bike with a trailer on the back for his dog and rides from his home in…

Master Builders award nomination for Geeveston Town Hall

The Geeveston Town Hall Lift Project has been nominated for a Master Builders Tasmania Award for Excellence. Access Solutions (Tasmania) Pty Ltd installed the lift and has nominated the project in the category ‘Heritage-listed or Period Building Restoration/Renovation’. This category acknowledges excellence in the renovation/ restoration of a heritage-listed or period building which was constructed…

Ordinary Council Meeting – Wednesday 18 May 2022

Watch via live stream This Ordinary Council Meeting will be live-streamed at 6pm on YouTube. Attend the public gallery The Huon Valley Council is able to accommodate a maximum of 6 people in the public gallery in accordance with Public Health maximum density limits. Book on Eventbrite (tickets open at 9am on Monday 16 May…

Home is where the art is

Vacationing in a tent on his land at Franklin is the inspiration behind Daniel Rawlins latest series of personal artworks titled ‘A moment, a place’, currently being exhibited in ARTBOX. At home with pademelons, wallabies, falcons, eagles and yellow-tailed black cockatoos, Dan’s work exudes this tender relationship shared between himself and the wildlife, as well…