Category: News

Wilmot Road hedge removal works start next week

Starting on Monday (2 Nov), contractors will be working to remove the hedge along Wilmot Road, Huonville. This will take about two weeks to complete. Please be mindful to slow down, be patient and comply with all signs and instructions from staff when travelling through the work sites. The hedge is being removed as it…

Rural Communities 2020: Medical students connect with local communities virtually

Last month, Huon Valley Council Mayor Bec Enders welcomed Year 2 students from the University of Tasmania (UTAS) School of Medicine to the Rural Communities program, which was held virtually from 7–11 September in 2020. During the week, a total of 31 students from around the state took part in virtual visits to local medical…

Welcoming our five newest Huon Valley citizens

The Huon Valley welcomed five new citizens last week at a heartwarming ceremony held at the Ranelagh Soldiers Memorial Hall. Huon Valley Mayor Bec Enders and Councillors were in attendance, joined by Senator Catryna Bilyk, the Honourable Jacquie Petrusma MP and the Honourable Nic Street MP, Rosalie Woodruff MP, Alison Standen MP, Bastian Seidel MLC,…

Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program projects announced

The Huon Valley Council is pleased to announce 13 priority projects which will be undertaken this financial year, following $664,685 in funding received through the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program. The $500 million LRCI Program is being delivered to support jobs and economic resilience and help communities across Australia bounce back…

Mountain River Hall playground now complete

The playground renewal at Mountain River Hall is now complete! In the design stage, Council asked the community for feedback on the first design, and in response we replaced the scarecrow mirror panel with a music panel. We also added fencing to enclose the playground and grass area, making the space safer for children, and…

Education and career choices are changing for young people in the Valley

Huon Valley Parents Matter media release: Huon Valley Parents Matter launches a user-friendly web portal and Facebook page to help parents navigate study and career options post-COVID. Help is here for Huon Valley parents and carers to navigate educational and career options for their children after they finish Year 10. The Huon Valley Parents Matter…