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Covid-19 Information and Updates - Updated 22 February 2021
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To reduce the number of face-to-face interactions with the community and protect our staff and their ability to carry out ongoing essential services, the Derwent Valley Council Offices are open to the public from 10am - 4pm from Monday 24 August for essential visits only.

Council operating hours are still 8.15am – 5pm (Mon - Fri) and Council services can be accessed over the phone, by email or via our website. We encourage all enquiries by phone or email where possible.

Information on the Tasmanian Government and Council's response to COVID-19.

This information includes support available to individuals, business and community organisations including grant funding and mental health support and where to access further information around the pandemic and Council services.

Information on the Tasmanian COVID Vaccination Program.

Please stay home, save lives. Practise social distancing and good hygiene practises.

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Recreation, Play and Open Space Strategy (RPOSS)

Council Documents

Recreation opportunities and how they meet the needs of the local demographic.

There is a high demand for outdoor recreation in the Derwent Valley’s scenic countryside, forests and river valleys, from residents and visitors.

Council have developed a strategic document that represents the needs of the community to determine:

  • acquisition and disposal of public open space;
  • the prioritisation of open and play spaces and a framework for their future development; and
  • a framework within which sport and recreation providers within the municipality and the general public can realise the best possible uses of public open space and Councilowned resources.

The Strategy contains opportunities to enhance participation, liveability, health and wellbeing for residents and visitors to the Derwent Valley and will guide Council in making budgetary decisions in relation to upgrades to, and maintenance of, Council’s recreation, play and open spaces.

Download the RPOSS Strategy.