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…
The Huon Valley Council Community Grants Program helped fund 41 different projects during 2021-22. The projects that received funding ranged from a mural at Huonville High School by local artist Rueben Oates to a Halloween Walkway Celebration by the Port Huon Progress Association. Acting Mayor Sally Doyle said the Community Grants Program provides direct benefits to…
Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding throughout the Huon Valley at the weekend. The State Emergency Service (SES) said it responded to 65 requests for assistance in our region alone. Mountain River received 125 mm of rain within 24 hours, 80 mm at Grove and Hartz Mountains 135 mm. Leon Smith from SES said on ABC…
The Huon Valley Council has undertaken work to support staff, businesses, and community members in reducing their plastic waste. Acting Mayor Sally Doyle said taking advantage of the international Plastic Free July 2022 campaign and Plastic Free Places Tasmania, Council has been able to encourage plastic waste avoidance in day-to day life. “We’ve been encouraging…
