Dover Medical Centre Redevelopment

Background The Dover Medical Centre is located within the Esperance Multipurpose Health Centre at Dover and is the southernmost service provider of their kind in Australia and is the only service in the rural township. The Dover Medical centre is owned and operated by Huon Valley Council and averages 800 consultations per week, provides a…

Draft Community Flood Guides Open for Public Comment

The State Emergency Service (SES) has released new draft flood guides for different areas of the Huon Valley and is calling for community members to contribute local knowledge to the guides. This will help inform the final response plans. Approved by the Huon Valley Council, the draft guides include almost all populated areas and join…

Burtons Reserve Playground Upgrade

Background Several elements of the playground equipment are due for renewal and will be upgraded as part of Council’s asset renewal program (replacement of an existing asset to equivalent capacity or performance capability). These elements include the timber boat., swing sets and other equipment. Located in Cygnet, Burtons Reserve is a popular recreation area offering…

Road Safety Improvements – Mary Street, Cygnet

Background Huon Valley Council, the Department of State Growth and the Cygnet community have been working together on road safety improvements for Mary Street Cygnet. A primary discussion point has been pedestrian safety within the shopping precinct of Mary Street, with many pedestrians feeling vulnerable crossing the road due to lack of formal crossings and…

Ranelagh Recreation Ground Toilet Upgrade

BACKGROUND At the Ordinary Council meeting 27 May 2020, (Res; 19.014/20) the Ranelagh Recreation Ground Masterplan was approved for implementation. It was recognised in the Master Plan that there was a need to replace/improve the facilities including; This project aligns with the Ranelagh Masterplan and will provide the grounds with modern amenities. UPDATE 21 November…

TasWater Cygnet Sewerage Upgrade

TasWater are working towards providing better environmental outcomes for the region and they have two major sewerage infrastructure projects planned for Cygnet. Cygnet Outfall relocation In May 2023, they will commence work to move the existing outfall from the mudflats within the Port Cygnet Conservation Area.  The new outfall will be constructed under the seabed at…