Category: News

New recreational water sampling locations identified

Thank you to all the community members who helped us identify new recreational water sampling locations! Through a community survey, popular Huon Valley swimming locations have been selected for recreational water sampling during the upcoming summer season. Instead of the standard weekly testing at the 3 previous sites (Randalls Bay, Verona Sands and Dover), sampling…

Global recognition for the Huon Valley

It’s official – the Huon Valley has gone global. The Huon Valley is named as one of the ‘Best Places to Go in 2024’, according to global travel brand Conde Nast Traveler. The Valley and local businesses Hunter Huon Valley (Glen Huon) The Kiln Eatery and Clifton Homestead (Ranelagh) feature on the list for ‘Best…

Advertised position for General Manager (Chief Executive Officer)

Please note, in line with Local Government structural trends in Tasmania and on the mainland, Huon Valley Council is advertising for the role of Chief Executive Officer, in place of General Manager. All correspondence going forward in relation to the advertised position will refer to Chief Executive Officer or CEO. LG Services Group (LGSG) has…

Annual Report: call for feedback

Interested community members are invited to read and comment on the Huon Valley Council Annual Report 2022-2023. Submitted comments will be discussed at the Annual General Meeting on 13 December 2023. Annual Report 2022-2023 (PDF, 9MB) You can also review the report: In person at: Huon Valley Council Customer Service Centre 40 Main Street, Huonville…

Huon Valley Hilltop Hike Gala Dinner

At an elegant gala dinner on Friday 3 November 2023, set at the beautiful Home Hill Winery, the final tally of funds raised for the Huon Valley Hilltop Hike was announced. Presented by Mayor Sally Doyle, Deputy Mayor Toby Thorpe and the Huon Valley Councillors, the event brought the community together one final time to…

Port Huon Sports Centre pool refurbishment update – video

As major refurbishment works begin on the pool at the Port Huon Sports Centre (PHSC), hear from Rebecca Bell, Manager of Recreation Services, as she tells us more about the upgrades. While the pool will be closed temporarily, other facilities in the Port Huon Sports Centre, such as the gym and playing courts, will remain…