Meander Valley is one of the few places where history remains incredibly tangible.

Arguably some of the most “English” villages in Australia can be found here, nestled beneath the arresting snow-capped peaks of the Great Western Tiers.

Meander Valley Council has worked hard to ensure that development and growth complement the region’s early settlement history and world heritage listed natural assets.

“The natural beauty, character and proximity of Meander Valley to major cities makes the region an attractive place to live,” Mayor Craig Perkins said.

“We have been working on a planning strategy that provides residents with a variety of urban, low density and rural lifestyle choices that preserve the diversity of the area.”

By working together with local landowners, selective parcels of land have recently been released for rural residential living with varied block sizes. 

The village of Carrick is one such example, thanks to the vision for development, in recent months planning applications for the area have significantly increased.

“As a council, we understand the importance of fostering liveable, connected communities and our planners are always available to work with new residents who choose to live in the most picturesque valley in Tasmania,”Mayor Craig Perkins said.

''Council understands the importance of investing in its communities, being proactive when it comes to decision making, collaborating with stakeholders and working together to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.” 

Meander Valley Council is a progressive council, working to enhance public spaces throughout the municipality. In June, Meander Valley became the first Council in Northern Tasmania to completely transform it’s street light network by installing energy efficient LEDs.

On a smaller scale, projects such as the naturally inspired playspace in Prospect Vale have transformed what was a traditional ‘manufactured’ playground into an all-inclusive space with a carved sandstone climbing wall, tree trunk apparatus and interactive water features designed to encourage self-directed learning and exploration.

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