Category: News

Storm and Flood Ready – Community Info Session

Join us on Saturday 24 August 2024 at 2pm at the Huonville Town Hall to learn how to prepare for and stay safe during storms and floods. Hear from Council’s Emergency Management Team and local emergency services. There will be light snacks and refreshments, talks and information stands. Please register your attendance here: https://bit.ly/hvc-storm-flood-ready

Downsize and Save on Waste

Reduce your general waste bin size and save between $30 and $170 annually! Council will be rolling out smaller 80L general waste bins as part of our kerbside waste services in the 2024/25 period. This is a great opportunity for low waste generators to save on their rates. 2024/25FY Rates: Small 80L General Waste—$220/yr Medium…

Huon Valley Welcomes Thirteen New Citizens

Friends and family gathered in the Huonville Town Hall to support and celebrate the thirteen Huon Valley residents who became citizens at last week’s official ceremony. Our new citizens come from nine different countries across the world, including Cameroon, Canada, China, Fiji, France, Ireland, Philippines, New Zealand and South Africa. In attendance at the ceremony…

Tasmanian Planning Scheme Maps Available for Viewing

The Tasmanian Planning Scheme maps as per the TPC decision are now available for public viewing on Council’s GIS portal: TPS | Huon Valley (discovercommunities.com.au) Please note that these maps are for reference purposes only. The Tasmanian Planning Commission will review them in the coming weeks to ensure the zones align with their directions. Direction…

Council Receives HMAS Huon Ceremonial Life Buoy

Royal Australian Navy Lieutenant Commander Jacob Alsford presented Huon Valley Council’s Acting CEO, Lyle Ground, with HMAS Huon’s ceremonial life buoy last week. The buoy was traditionally placed at the gangway whenever the ship was alongside. This one belongs to the recently decommissioned Huon-class minehunter coastal vessel HMAS Huon. Many will remember the life buoy…

Tenders invited

Suitably experienced contractors and suppliers are invited to provide tender submissions for the following Council services: RFT207 – Resheeting Program 2024-2025 RFT208 – Supply and/or Delivery of Concrete, Gravel and Loams 2024-2025 RFT209 – Place and Finish Concrete 2024-2025 A copy of the Tender document must be obtained by registering your details via the Council’s…