Category: Media Release

Heartfelt condolences extended to Dover family

“On behalf of Councillors and staff, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the young man who tragically lost his life over the weekend,” said Huon Valley Mayor Sally Doyle. According to Tasmania Police, “Initial inquiries indicate the 17-year-old was felling trees with his father in the…

Huon Valley Council welcomes new Councillor

Lukas Mrosek has been elected to Huon Valley Council after the resignation of Councillor Jenny Cambers-Smith earlier this month.A recount was conducted by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) on Monday 19 August 2024 to fill the councillor vacancy.“On behalf of Council, I’d like to congratulate and welcome Lukas,” said Mayor Sally Doyle.Lukas will be officially…

Huon Valley Halls Review Update

The first phase of the consultation on the Halls Review is complete. 14 public workshops were held across the valley with opportunities to submit views via anonline portal and the completion of a structured survey. Huon Valley Mayor Sally Doyle stated, “The team are collating all feedback and identifyingkey themes. The next step will be…

Project update: Port Huon pool refurbishment

Council wishes to advise the community that the re-opening date of the Port Huon pool hasbeen revised from August 2024 to the first quarter of 2025 to accommodate electricalsupply upgrades. While all other works essential to re-opening will be complete in 2024, electrical supplyupgrades were not anticipated in the initial project plan and were realised…

Southbridge Waste Transfer Stationweighbridge project update

Council is pleased to announce that civil works for the Southbridge Weighbridge Project are complete. Works undertaken have included excavation and installation of new drainage and electrical services, construction of new sealed driveways, installation of the tollbooth and the new weighbridge. Many local businesses and local staff have been used in this project and they…

Recount to be conducted following Councillor Cambers-Smith resignation

Following the resignation of Councillor Cambers-Smith, Council has been informed by theTasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) that the recount process will commence on Friday 9August. The recount result is expected to be made public on Monday 19 August. “We look forward to welcoming a new Councillor following the recount process,” said HuonValley Mayor Sally Doyle. For…