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Whyalla is the envy of South Australia with its new innovative jetty design.
The design that features a 145m circle towards the end of the 145m long structure has generated huge interest throughout the State after articles appeared in The Advertiser and on its Facebook page. There’s also been plenty of excitement in Whyalla on social media after the story was run in the local media and on the City of Whyalla website and Facebook page.
The story on The Advertiser Facebook page has so far drawn 1100 likes, 297 comments (with most being positive) and was shared 166 times. The Council’s Facebook posting on the new jetty design story has so far reached 12,882 people, had 245 likes, 86 comments (most of them again positive) and 122 shares.
Whyalla Mayor Lyn Breuer said this response from the state-wide media exposure and the local coverage showed Whyalla was on a winner with the new design.
“That’s a lot of people in Adelaide that have seen our new design and like it,” Mayor Breuer said
“Construction will start soon but we’re already seeing a huge amount of interest and that means positive publicity for our city and, by the looks of it, a lot more people now planning trips to Whyalla to see and use this great new jetty.
“This is not only a positive for our city’s economy, it is a reflection on the exciting times ahead for Whyalla and people around the state and country are starting to realise this.”
"You guys are next level" - Molly
While there were many positive comments on the new jetty on The Advertiser Facebook site, there were also many other seaside residents throughout South Australia that looked on in envy and want their beach to have a similar design.
Zoe commented that “one at Grange would be great” while Daniel said “This is the sort of thing Glenelg needs” and Gioia added “This is what they should do at Henley Beach”. Others words used by readers included cool, brilliant, rad, unreal and awesome while many flagged “road trips” to Whyalla to go fishing.
"Looks like Whyalla is gettin a lil fancy!" - Jai
“This is going to put Whyalla on the map,” said Advertiser reader Leigh while Charlie said “We’ll have to go check this out” and Jaime said “Weekend road trip, here we come”. A reader called Chook said “Absolutely brilliant, well done, we need more of these” while Molly praised Whyalla saying “You guys are next level” and Mick reckons it will be a “killa fishing deck”.
“While this jetty is going to great for locals, from the initial comments it appears it is also going to be a drawcard and fantastic advert for the city,” Mayor Breuer said.
“That’s great for our economy, great for jobs and continues the positive vibe we are building in our city.
“Congratulations to the community of Whyalla for having the foresight to vote this as the favourite design … you’ve done your part in putting our city on the map for all the right reasons.”
THUMBS UP FROM THE ADVERTISER FACEBOOK PAGE:
Claire: That’s so cool
Deb: Let’s go fishing
Adam: Whoa!
Leigh: This will put Whyalla on the map
Daniel: This is the sort of thing Glenelg needs!
Heather: Something interesting for Whyalla
Steve: Seems like a great idea, should add more strength in wild weather
Daphne: Wow looks good, hope it does the trick
Lisa: I like it
Chook: Absolutely brilliant well done we need more of these
Kevin: This will be good
Joe: Imagine this at the end of Giles
Ellie: I’m coming to visit just for this
Rod: I actually like the modern design of this proposed jetty. Our T jetty is getting worse each day and despite calls about our history and heritage it needs to go as it certainly won't be saved.
Wendy: This looks cool
Bianca: Whyalla producing the goods
Gioia: This is what they should do at Henley Beach
Nita: Will be awesome, great to see something different being done
Samuel: Looks good.
Jai: Looks like Whyalla is gettin a lil fancy!
Danique: Ohh the fun!!
Nathan: What a jetty!!!!
Lucy: Yeah Whyalla!!
Kylie: Interesting!!!
Kultha: Cool idea, do it
Deb: This (will) blow Jack’s mind
Dean: Now that is a different kind of jetty!
Ray: My sister lived in Whyalla for over fifty years passed away a few months ago. Loved her fishing, would enjoyed the new facilities when built.
Zoe: One at Grange would be great.
Molly: You guys are next level
Chris: Whyalla next year for bday weekend?
Antoneta: Well done Whyalla City council
Charlie: We’ll have to go check this one out
Nathan: Trip, when it’s done
Danny: Well done to whoever came up with that idea. Whyalla "build it and they will come"
Jenae: Well, this looks interesting
Danielle: Let's go fishing here
Jaime: The Whyalla jetty made the Advertiser!! It looks very cool!
Hannach: Bit fancy!
John: Plenty of room for fishing
Pete: The old jetty is to be cut and sank below the new one creating a great environment for divers, snorklers and fishers, what a great idea.
Michel: Fishing road trip
Drago: Looks Awesome! Just what the town needs
Shane: Looks cool!
Liam: Nice
Robyn: Wow - what a great idea - I love it
Wade: Unreal!
Adam: This is genius
Aaron: Really makes me wanna go back
Jordy: Wtf that’s perfect
Mick: Killa fishing deck
Kirra: Sick
Megan: Oooo
Matt: Game on, boyz
Charlotte: We have to visit now
Nicole: Looks cool
Harry: That's cool
Sam: I did see that, looks pretty good
Daniel: That's sick. Need one on the west
Kristen: Wow gonna look good
Kym: Can’t wait for it to be built! It will be a great asset for the town
Jack: That would be rad
Alex: It’s gonna be awesome once it's done, and they're planning on sinking the old jetty to turn it into a man-made reef
Patricia: You now have to come and visit me + the new jetty
Ben: That’s awesome
Danielle: Cool cool cool cool cool cool
Lisa: Woohoo!
Rith: There were 5 to choose from, I voted for this one last year.
Ryan: It does look quite cool!
Angela: Wow awesome - check this out Adrian
Helen: Wow!
Jaimie: Yeah it's a done deal. Weekend road trip here we come. I'll be the first to catch a fish lol
Wendy: Good luck to Whyalla. We couldn’t even get ours repaired
Maddie: We love our roundabouts in Whyalla. Will be great to see it finished!
Beccy: That’s soo cool!
Blake: I thought so too!
Gerry: Innovation hub
James: No place like it
Gabrielle: Looks awesome hey!
Beau: Sensational
Matthew: Lux living up in Whyalla hun
THUMBS UP FROM THE COUNCIL FACEBOOK PAGE:
Darren: Always love getting back to Whyalla and the new jetty will be great to see and walk out on. Well done Whyalla City Council.
Christopher: This will make other Cities envy us and maybe follow suit and create their own design. Whyalla leading the way again
Gen: I am looking forward to seeing it built, a good job is done properly from the outset, the circle is very innovative, and perfect option for those who want to walk the walk, leaving the fisher's at the end of the jetty to do what they do best. Well Done Whyalla City Council.
Angela: Congratulations to all concerned it looks wonderful.
Baggie: Well done again WCC. Great design.
Bev: I never ventured along the length of the old jetty, but I am really excited to see the new design become a reality
Shane: Just needs more seating with shade. But i guess that can be added at any time. Can't wait to take a walk around.
Margaret: Wow. Well chosen Whyalla. Moving forward positively again. It's a great design.
Sue: Fantastic, looks brilliant and will make great walking
Andrea: Whyalla at the forefront - a great design for the whole community
Mel: Sounds like Ceduna council need to take a few hints on public consultation from Whyalla
Garry: Looks fantastic can't wait looks really good. Good on Whyalla council
Terry: I can't wait it will be amazing
Angi: That is pretty cool
Bill: Wow brilliant!!
Matthew: Looks really good
KA: Next fishing trip
Anna: Can’t wait, going to be fantastic
Anne: Looks great.
Judith: An exciting design
Margaret: Wow, that looks great
Vicki: Very nice
Pat: Wow