Round 2 of community consultation on Huonville Reimagined opens Friday 6 November, and we want to know what’s most important to you. In December, we’ll also be seeking early feedback on two draft Specific Area Plans for Huonville, so there are plenty of ways to help shape the town’s future.
Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas in Round 1. Your feedback on what matters most and on the places you love (and those that could use some work) has helped shape the draft ideas we’re now bringing back to you.
What should we prioritise?
This round, we’re presenting draft business cases, precinct opportunities, catalyst projects and infrastructure priorities for Huonville’s five precincts. We’d like your reaction: what you support, what you’d change, and where you think more work is needed.
Whether you live, work, study, shop, play or simply visit Huonville, your input counts.
Take the survey
The online survey is open from Friday 6 November to Monday 7 December and takes just a few minutes to complete. Take the survey or register for a workshop at engage.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/huonville-reimagined
Come and say hi
We’ll be out and about over the coming weeks. Drop by our stall for a chat:
- Saturday 14 November: Huon Show
- Saturday 28 November: Huon District Lions Christmas Parade & Family Festivities
Community workshops
Register and come along to a community workshop to dig into the draft priorities in more detail:
- Sunday 29 November, 2pm – 4pm, Huon Valley Hub, 23 Main Street, Huonville
- Monday 30 November, 6pm – 8pm, Huon Valley Hub, 23 Main Street, Huonville
Also coming up: Huonville Specific Area Plans
In December, we’ll also be asking for your feedback on two draft Specific Area Plans (SAPs) for Huonville. These are separate from Huonville Reimagined, but closely connected.
How the projects fit together
In February this year, Council adopted the Huonville Residential and Commercial Precinct Structure Plan, which was developed with input from stakeholders and the community. It covers two of Huonville Reimagined’s five precincts: the residential precinct and the Main Street commercial precinct. Huonville Reimagined builds on this work, extending planning across all five precincts.
One of the Structure Plan’s key recommendations was to prepare two SAPs: one for Huonville’s future residential growth area, and one for the town centre and commercial area. The SAPs turn the Structure Plan’s vision into detailed planning rules within the Tasmanian Planning Scheme – Huon Valley. They’ll help guide where new homes, roads, parks, walking and cycling connections and public spaces go, and support attractive streets, quality buildings and a vibrant main street as Huonville grows. Because the Structure Plan has already been adopted, this consultation focuses on how its vision is put into practice, rather than revisiting its overall direction.
Have your say on the SAPs
December’s consultation is an early chance to learn about the draft SAPs and share initial feedback. The formal public exhibition period, when you can make a formal submission, is expected in March–April 2027.
Come along to the community drop-in session to find out more and share your thoughts:
- Saturday 5 December, 2pm – 4pm, Huon Valley Hub, 23 Main Street, Huonville
Find out more at engage.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/huonville-specific-area-plans
What’s next for Huonville Reimagined?
Huonville Reimagined has three rounds of community consultation, each building on the last. Round 1 asked “what matters to us?”, Round 2 asks “what should we prioritise?”, and Round 3 will ask “does this get it right?”
In early 2027, the Draft Master Plan, Precinct Plans and Design Guidelines will go on public exhibition for a final check before they’re finalised.
What is Huonville Reimagined?
Huonville Reimagined is funded by the Australian Government through the Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program. This first stage runs until June 2027 and will deliver a master plan and precinct plans for Huonville, along with the studies and business cases needed to support them. This covers everything from streets and public open spaces to planning for housing, businesses and community facilities.
Community input is at the heart of the project, with stakeholders, landowners, businesses, community groups and the Community Reference Group engaged throughout.