Geeveston Town Hall Lift Project

Council received funding through the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program. Council identified the Geeveston Town Hall lift project as one of 13 project that would benefit the community. The Geeveston Town Hall lift project was identified in 2020 through community engagement as a crucial community asset for the revitalisation of the Geeveston Town…

Huon Highway Corridor Study – Kingston to Soutport

The Tasmanian Government Huon Highway Corridor Study will investigate the future transport demand that is likely in the next 30 years and identify opportunities to improve the Huon Highway along the corridor. The aim is to make the road safer, more consistent and more efficient. The feedback period is now closed.

Geeveston Town Hall

Following the decision to close the Visitor Information Centre within the Geeveston Town Hall, the Huon Valley Council is undertaking community engagement on the future use of the Geeveston Town Hall. The engagement aims to: Check in with the community regarding the 2015 vision for the Geeveston Town Hall and find out if the community…

Huonville Recreation Ground landscaping and new path – hedge removal

The hedge along Wilmot Road has long been the site of anti-social behaviour and arson attacks (fire) which have damaged the hedge, and the littering of dangerous debris such as broken glass. The Huon Valley Council has therefore made the decision to remove the hedge in the coming months. The decision follows discussion with the…

Franklin Master Plan Stage 3 – Sporting Precinct

The Franklin foreshore area has been a focal point for rowing, cricket, football, cycling and other sports since the 1800’s and is strongly linked with the early history of Franklin’s settlement and the development of the Huon Valley. This master plan will allow Council to plan for future development of the area and seek funding…

Franklin Foreshore Rehabilitation and Development Plan

The Huon Valley Council 2018 State Election Strategy identified key areas in which the Council can work together with the State Government to achieve key priorities for the prosperity and amenity of the Huon Valley Region. In 2018, Huon Valley Council were successful in securing a $750,000 State election commitment for the rehabilitation and development…