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City Update 17 December 2021

Published 17th December 2021

Whyalla City Council Festive Season Operational Times

Please see below for the temporary festive season closures times.

We wish you all a safe and merry festive season!

For more information on opening times, visit our website

Council Christmas Operational Times

Whyalla Community Christmas Display Awards

We had the pleasure of partnering with the Whyalla News on the Whyalla Community Christmas Display Awards for 2021.

Judging for four out of the five awards occurred on Monday night with the announcement of all the winners to be shared on the Whyalla News Facebook page early next week. Below are the categories form this year’s awards, the winner of each category will take home a $500 voucher.

- Best Business – Sponsored by Whyalla Business and Tourism
- Best Residential – Sponsored by Whyalla City Council
- People’s Choice Award – Sponsored by Whyalla City Council
- Community Spirit – Sponsored by Beyond Bank
- Best Sustainable Display – Sponsored by Veolia

The People’s Choice category is now open for voting. Head to the Whyalla News Facebook Page and ‘Like’ your favourite display. The display with the most likes at 5pm on Monday December 20 will be declared the winner!

Judges in front of the Kleeman Street Elf House

Digital Pageant – One Sleep To Go

Just one sleep to go until the Whyalla Digital pageant goes live! Follow the Whyalla City Council Facebook page or YouTube channel to watch the pageant.

We thank those individuals, community groups and organisations who have contributed to this year’s digital pageant. We’ve counted more than 500 children across the various submissions, so you’re sure to see someone you know!

The digital pageant will go live on our Facebook page and the YouTube channel at 12pm on Saturday 18 December.

Santa up on the sleigh waving

COVID-19 Update

The latest stats are in on the COVID-19 vaccinations rates for our residents as you can see below.

There are several ways that you can get your vaccination.

- The pop-up COVID-19 Vax Van will be at the Whyalla Foreshore this week with the first 10 people to get their vaccination receiving a free coffee voucher.
- Saturday 18 December 9am – 5pm
- Sunday 19 December 9am – 5pm
- Walk in or Book in at the Whyalla Hospital COVID-19 Vaccination clinic Whyalla Hospital COVID-19 vaccination clinic | SA Health. Now open open 7 days a week. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am – 5pm and on Wednesdays from 12pm – 8pm.
- Get vaccinated while you shop! Walk into the pop-up clinic at Westlands Shopping Centre, open 6 days a week. Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm
- Speak with your doctor and arrange a vaccination in-clinic

COVID-19 Vax Stats as at 13122021