Huon Valley Council has approved changes to waste fees aimed at reducing costs for residents and improving operational efficiency. Under the new fee structure: Mayor Sally Doyle said the changes which pass through savings from operational improvements make the waste fee structure simpler and fairer for residents. “The reduced minimum fees in particular will benefit…
The final stage of the Port Huon pool upgrade is occurring, with the new heating and ventilation system due to arrive by the end of the year. Significant improvements have been made, and these include enhanced energy efficiency through double glazed windows and doors and the recently installed all-ability hoist. Mayor Doyle explained, “This particular…
Council wishes to advise the community that our Customer Service Centre and Offices will be closed from Monday, 23 December 2024 and reopen Monday, 6 January 2025. “Council staff will be taking their leave entitlements over this period,” Mayor Sally Doyle said. “After a year of serving our community and achieving great outcomes, it’s a…
For your say on waste services, the Great Wheelie Bin Survey will be launched this Saturday at the Huon Show. You can have your say on potential extensions to kerbside collection routes and the introduction of green bins for Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO). “This survey is an excellent opportunity for the whole community…
Our website now provides crucial information about the use and locations of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) throughout the Huon Valley. Find this page on our website at https://www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/defibrillator-locations/ The page links directly to LISTmap, a comprehensive map of AED locations across the Huon Valley. The interactive map provides up-to-date information on all registered AEDs in…
Huon Valley Council expects to pay an additional $30,000 in recycling processing fees this year due to increased recycling contamination. This affects all ratepayers. “Recycling properly means less cost and a more sustainable environment,” Mayor Sally Doyle has said. “If in doubt, leave it out”. An audit of kerbside recycling bins in the Huon Valley…
