National Tree Day
It was happy faces and greener places on Saturday August 5 as we celebrated National Tree Day with a FREE plant giveaway. Hundreds of Whyalla residents braved the cold, windy conditions at the Ada Ryan Gardens, to pick from a great selection of native shrubs and groundcovers, which our amazing team was happy to provide. Here are just a few of the happy residents that grabbed a free plant on Saturday!
The Child Care Centre had a fun day celebrating National Tree Day. The kids got to learn about trees and with a special delivery of shrubs and ground covers, got to plant them around the Child Care Centre! Just look at their smiling faces .
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Hydrogen Projects
With numerous hydrogen projects touted for Whyalla, we thought we'd share this simple breakdown of how hydrogen power works to provide some context on the process: https://bit.ly/3ObrwsB. The article also contains a short video which can be viewed below. The State Government is expected to make an announcement in the next few months regarding its preferred partner to assist in supplying, constructing and operating the new facilities as part of its $593 million Hydrogen Jobs Plan.
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“Welcome to the Team!’’
Welcome to the team Molly McGovern!
Molly joins us as Media and Communications Officer, Molly has a background in Marketing and Media and is excited to be joining the team. Please give Molly a warm welcome
Welcome *back* to the team Selina
. Selina Bull has recently started at the Whyalla Child Care Centre in a casual position having completed her student placement here previously and is excited to be back! Give a warm welcome to Selina
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New Facility
Whyalla is now in a position to host more major regional events, with the opening of a new facility at Jubilee Park for local sporting groups. The new facility – made possible by more than $400,000 funding from the State Government, which has been matched by Whyalla City Council – includes a new amenities block, toilets and unisex change rooms. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/45aSJlT
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Slide at the Jim Pollock Wetlands Playground
The slide at the Jim Pollock Wetlands playground is once again open!
Stuart Campbell from the playground team has been diligently working to make sure the slide is once again safe for use. Safety has been improved by adding additional fencing and concrete and building up the layer of bark chips surrounding the slide. Stu is passionate about keeping the playgrounds around Whyalla safe, so if you find any safety concerns with a playground you visit please let Council know via the My Local Services App or give us a call!
Thanks Stu!
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Point Lowly Cottages Restoration
Restoration works on the Point Lowly Cottages are starting to make visible progress, as the long-awaited upgrade continues to take shape with local contractor McMahon Services Australia Pty Ltd leading the work. Much of the project to this point has been preparing the site for construction works, including dealing with legacy issues and stripping the interior ready for refurbishment. As can be seen from the top-down photo, concrete foundations are now in place for extensions to both cottages, while new plumbing has also been installed, including a new wastewater system (to the right of the main fence). Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/47fIhvc
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Lighthouse Handrail Restoration
We’ve received a number of queries in relation to timeframes for work on the Point Lowly Lighthouse, which is a separate project to the Point Lowly Cottages upgrade. Rust treatment and painting on the upper section of the lighthouse was due for completion around July, however workers discovered that the lower handrail section had deteriorated beyond the point of repair (as seen in the images below), meaning a new lower handrail system (as like-for-like as possible) needs to be fabricated and installed.
Given the lighthouse is heritage listed, the work requires development approval before it can occur. This process and the unforeseen additional work have caused unexpected delays, so we now anticipate the work will be completed by the end of 2023. The fencing is in place to protect the public from the potential for falling debris, which could result from the high level of deterioration. We agree it’s not the best look, but public safety must be prioritised until the work is complete. We will continue to provide updates on progress and look forward to the lighthouse being restored to its former glory and ready for photographs.
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Point Lowly – Cuttlefish Dive with WSC and SC
Council recently supported the Whyalla high schools in Cuttlefest on a chilly but worthwhile educational outing to the Stony Point dive site. Council funded several classes from Whyalla Secondary College and Saint John's College to join Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries on a guided snorkel and observe our remarkable cuttlefish up close and personal! What an amazing experience! Here are some photos from Whyalla Secondary College's trip. To uncover remaining Cuttlefest activities visit whyalla.com/cuttlefest
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South Australian Mines Emergency Response Competition (SAMERC)
The South Australian Mines Emergency Response Competition (SAMERC) is coming to Whyalla this October with Council jumping on board to partner with SIMEC and SAMERC to help bring this unique event to our city. SAMERC is designed to test the skills and knowledge of teams who would be called on to respond to a mine emergency. Read the full story about this exciting event here: https://bit.ly/44URozR
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Preparing for the upcoming 52nd Whyalla Show
IT'S SHOW TIME: Council crews have been out at Jubilee Park recently, helping prepare for the upcoming 52nd Whyalla Show, grading the roads, mowing, general maintenance and more. Anthony has been on the grader and Ian is on the mower this week. To find out more about this year's show visit https://www.whyallashow.com/
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Waste Education
Council's Waste Education Officer Charuka Sanduni has been visiting various schools and community groups this year, helping to spread awareness about proper waste disposal, general bin tips and ways to reduce waste in the household. Here is Charuka having a great time recently with the lovely Whyalla Ladies Probus group
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Ethnic Leaders Forum
Recently, our CEO Justin Commons attended the Australian Migrant Resource Centre (AMRC)'s Ethnic Leaders Forum, which brough together community members to learn about the upcoming referendum, catch up on the Australian Department of Home Affairs Multicultural Framework Review and also hear about Whyalla's growth strategy.
Justin said "I was very privileged to speak at the AMRC Ethnic Leaders Forum about the lifestyle and employment opportunities in Whyalla. It was a very special night - full of inspiring discussion".
Congratulations to the team at AMRC for an amazing and informative event and thank you to Minister for Tourism & Minister for Multicultural Affairs Zoe Bettison MP for attending!
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Cuttlefest
Cuttlefest isn't quite over just yet, with a decent number of cuttlefish still here! If you didn't want to brave the cold of Winter, take advantage of some of the warm days we have been getting and contact💧Whyalla Diving Services to help get you into the water. Don't miss this incredible and unique underwater display! Visit whyalla.com/cuttlefest and discover what Cuttlefest activities are left to do this season.
