City Update - 14 July 23
Roadworks and crossing installation
Our crews are currently installing an emu crossing along Gowrie Avenue, in front of Samaritan College, with the work is scheduled to be completed before the end of the school holidays. Please be aware of changing traffic conditions in the area, including possible detours at times.
My Local Services
This week, the civil crew has been hard at work all around town, with Simon here seen on the bobcat at the intersection of Duncan Street and Beerworth Avenue. The team was milling the road to even out the surface, which had been raised by a tree root.
Reminder, if you notice damaged infrastructure or an issue that requires Council attention or consideration, you can report this through the My Local Services App (MLS). The App is FREE to download and easy to use, right there, on the spot, on your phone. You can even upload a photo straight away and send a pin-drop of the exact location. To find out more about the My Local Services (MLS) App head to the website https://www.whyalla.sa.gov.au/services/mylocalservices
Foreshore Revegetation Program
The Open Spaces team has been hard at work and committed to keeping our coastline healthy, recently planting 400 more tubestock of coastal vegetation as part of Council's Foreshore Revegetation Program. The vegetation provides valuable food and habitat for local native animals, including the birds, lizards, insects and aquatic species. The vegetation will also help to stabilise the dunes and protect the infrastructure. We encourage you to watch the video of Sam talking about the Council Sand Replenishment Program, which includes Sam talking about the importance of the vegetation along our foreshore. https://bit.ly/3qUUDVG
Cuttlefest
Our Illuminart and Salty Sea’esta events were a huge success over the weekend – thank you to all of the 4000+ people who came and supported them! Click below to view a host of pics from the events – can you spot yourself in the crowd?!
gWe received plenty of positive feedback about the events and we’re keen to hear more! Please let us know what you liked / didn’t like / would like to see improved, so we can ensure it continues to cater for the community. Email us on council@whyalla.sa.gov.au or call 8640 3444
Jetty Adventure
Get out and soak up the sun this weekend 🌞 Come down to the jetty and explore 'A Cuttlefish Story', a series of stickers that will teach you interesting facts about our amazing cuttlefish!
Underwater Friends
The AusOcean Cuttlefish cam has been deployed and is live streaming from the Stony Point Dive Site! There was lots of underwater activity this week, with a range of sea creatures stopping by to say hello! The cuttlefish as always are the main stars of the show, whether there is 20 in view or just two. Joining them this week were a stingray, some King George Whiting and a squad of squid having a party! Head to the Aus Ocean YouTube channel to check it out 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@AusOcean
Discover more Cuttlefest at whyalla.com/cuttlefest
SAPOL recruitment
Mayor Phill Stone joined local SAPOL staff to help promote careers in SAPOL to the local community, in particular youth. If you missed the session but are interested in a career with SAPOL, head to https://www.police.sa.gov.au/join-us
CFS survey
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is seeking to understand bushfire preparedness attitudes in the lead-up to the 2023/2024 Bushfire Danger Season. Through the Bushfire Archetype Survey, one of the biggest of its kind, the CFS will tailor bushfire preparedness messaging to the unique needs and beliefs of our diverse communities. The plan is to rethink how we communicate preparedness messaging and move away from a one-size-fits-all approach.
Preparedness attitudes and beliefs will be gathered from thousands of South Australians across the state with the purpose to ensure public messaging and community engagement is meaningful to all communities and inspires action.
The survey closes at 5pm TODAY (Friday 14 July).
Help keep SA communities safe by sharing your attitudes towards bushfires. Together, we can be ready for bushfire emergencies. Complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/3NFIaQT
School Holiday Activities
There’s still plenty for families to do at our library and visitor centre for the remainder of these school holidays! Bring the kids to the Whyalla Maritime Museum for a fun Cuttlefest challenge. Take the Cuttlefish and Friends Quiz anytime throughout June, July and August – you’ll explore the museum finding fun facts about our beloved cuttlefish. Complete the challenge and you’ll take home a certificate and activity pack! There’s also free entry to the HMAS Whyalla and Maritime Museum for children (in family groups) all throughout the holidays, so be sure to take advantage of this special offer by booking soon (bookings required).
There’s also a host of activities at the library – check out the calendar below for the complete list
Get involved in Adelaide Fringe
The Adelaide Fringe team are hitting the road and coming to Whyalla! Do you manage a venue, or are you a performer and would love to get involved in Fringe 2024? Come along to this event to soak up some information and create connections with like-minded folk in your area. Adelaide Fringe will be here to answer all your questions about participating in Fringe. https://www.facebook.com/events/234184142727981/?ref=newsfeed
Environmental Health Officer
We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Health Officer role. The three (3) year fixed-term role is accountable for ensuring the proper standards of public and environmental health are being maintained throughout communities. This is undertaken by monitoring, investigating, and promoting public and environmental health issues with legislative action where necessary. The role will provide environmental health services across multiple councils in the Eyre Peninsula as part of a shared services agreement with the Whyalla Council, working closely with our current Environmental Health Officer. Discover more about the position and how to apply at the link here: https://bit.ly/3CYRytX