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Friday, November 22, 2019
Mayor Clare McLaughlin has proudly presented the first City of Whyalla Annual Report for the current Council.
Mayor McLaughlin said the report underlined Council’s vision to unearth a bright future for Whyalla. She thanked the previous elected body for its work and confirmed the current Council was continuing to deliver social and economic transformation and diversification for the city.
“Upon being elected in November 2018, my fellow Councillors and I have taken pride in working purposefully, persistently and with strategic intent, to achieve great outcomes for the City of Whyalla,” Mayor McLaughlin said.
“The previous Elected Body has achieved great outcomes for Council to continue and to build on – I would like to thank them for their service to the City of Whyalla.
“The framework for implementing and prioritising various projects, programs and services, is in-line with Council’s 2017-2022 Strategic Plan, which also supports Whyalla’s vision of ‘Unearthing a bright future for Whyalla’.
“Improving the liveability of our city, by creating one that is vibrant and attractive, offering the community a diverse range of sustainable economic, social, environmental and cultural opportunities, is fundamental to everything that we do.”
Council CEO Chris Cowley said the 2018-2019 Annual Report highlighted the manyCouncil and community achievements with many more to come.
Mr Cowley listed the operational highlights as the new jetty process, Council’s $14m three-year road delivery program, the upgrade of facilities and a range of events Council has brought to the city or supported.
“It has been a very productive period for the City of Whyalla,” Mr Cowley said.
“We have ultimately showcased Whyalla as a vibrant and attractive place for people to live and visit.
“Together, we have worked diligently, strategically and resolutely to create outcomes which benefit our community into the future.
“Council will continue to grow and enhance its services by using its Strategic Management Plans which will enable the maintenance and development of both tangible and non-tangible assets unique to our region.”
The 2018-2019 Annual Report can be viewed on the Council website at http://www.whyalla.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=859 or hard copies can be obtained from the front counter of Council’s office in the Civic Building on Darling Terrace or the library on Ekblom Street.