City Update 2 August 2024
Foreshore Café searching for new operators
An exciting opportunity to run the foreshore café has just opened up, with current operators A Little Fried choosing to focus on their deli facility. Mayor Phill Stone said council was now putting out a call for new operators, aiming for a smooth transition that minimised disruption to the service - “We thank A Little Fried for their service and appreciate their willingness to continue operating from the foreshore while we secure a new lessee. We wish them all the best in their ongoing ventures.”
A Little Fried will continue operating from the foreshore café until 29 September 2024. Operators Michele and Robbie said: “We’d like to thank everyone who has supported us during this time and hope you can continue supporting us at our William Street business.”
Anyone interested in tendering for the operations is encouraged to head to council’s website, where an Expression of Interest document will be uploaded soon. Click here for the full update: https://bit.ly/46tAKcn
Foreshore Toilet Renewal Project update
The Foreshore Toilet Renewal Project is well underway, with the building construction happening this week.
In the following couple of weeks, the installation of internal floor surfacing, the concreting of the perimeter areas, and the application of a mural through vinyl wrapping will take place.
To read more about this project, click the link: https://bit.ly/4bkVWlt
Let’s go Leigh!
Whyalla local, Leigh Hoffman, will be competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games for cycling. Congratulations Leigh, we will be supporting you from home!
If you would like to watch Leigh compete, click the link to view the Australian cycling schedule (Leigh's name is listed next to events he is in): https://bit.ly/3WtZjB9
Light up for Green and Gold
TONIGHT Friday, August 2, the HMAS Whyalla Ship will light up in green and gold to celebrate Green and Gold Day in support of the Australian Olympic Team. The lights will be on as soon as it gets dark, so be sure to check it out!
Further details regarding Green and Gold Day and the Olympics can be found here: https://bit.ly/3A1fb6R
National Tree Day
It was National Tree Day on Saturday, 28 July. The community came to Ada Ryan Gardens to collect their FREE plant to celebrate National Tree Day and we ran out, safe to say it was a huge success!
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate!
Careers at Council
Are you an energetic positive individual, with a ‘can do’ attitude that frequently exceeds the customer’s expectations?
The City of Whyalla has an exciting opportunity for casual Visitor Information Officers to provide a professional and unique customer experience to our visitors.
Some of the duties and responsibilities include:
- Provide an informative, safe, and enjoyable tour experience to visitors to Whyalla
- Inform visitors of other Whyalla attractions promoting a proud and positive image
- Cross-promote attractions and services and encourage visitation to our great city
- Ensure that only the best possible service is delivered in a highly courteous, professional, and efficient manner
PLEASE NOTE: This is a pre-existing vacancy and does not increase Council's employee numbers.
Applications close 9.00 am Monday 12 August. Click the link to find out more and apply! https://bit.ly/4fhGZUI
Draft Event Strategy feedback
Have your say now on Whyalla City Council’s Draft Event Strategy and help shape the future of events in our city!
The strategy aims to enable the delivery of events that help Whyalla become a more vibrant, culturally engaged community, where creativity supports wellbeing, education, and economic sustainability.
Submissions close at 5pm on Monday 12 August - click the link to have your say: https://bit.ly/45T1v9Z
Dogs and cats rego due soon!
Dog and cat registration are due on August 31!
Be sure to update all details on dogs and cats online, such as:
- Have you moved house?
- Has your phone number changed?
- Has your pet been rehomed or passed away?
- Have you had your dog or cat microchipped or desexed?
Dog and cat registration renewal notices have been sent out, if you haven't received your notice yet, please contact us on (08) 8640 3444 ASAP. The last thing we want to do is issue expiations!
Visit the DACO website to update your information: https://bit.ly/4fbdhAO
Art Competition
Are you ready to unleash your artistic talent? If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student or young person in Whyalla, then the Whyalla Renewable Hydrogen Aboriginal Art Competition is your chance to showcase your creativity and celebrate your culture! Create an artwork that represents wind, solar, and water as renewable energy sources and their significance in producing renewable hydrogen.
Fantastic prizes await Follow the link to learn more and enter today: https://bit.ly/3zPxbRm. Entries close Friday 1 November - the team at the Office of Hydrogen Power SA can’t wait to see your creativity!
Child Care Fencing
Please be advised that due to electrical works being undertaken at the rear of the Whyalla Child Care Centre, there will restricted access from August 5 to August 8.
The walk way between the Whyalla Recreation Centre carpark and the Child Care Centre will be fenced off. Please use the carpark and walk way at the rear of the Whyalla Recreation Centre instead during this period, as seen in the image below.
Please contact the Whyalla Child Care Centre if you have any concerns or queries on: 8645 4030.
DonateLife Week
DonateLife Week is a national awareness week that takes place in July each year to encourage more Australians to get behind organ and tissue donation. This year DonateLife Week is taking place from Sunday 28 July - Sunday 4 August 2024 and will be launched with an event on the Adelaide Riverbank Lawns (see poster below for details).
Around 80% of Australians aged 16+ support organ and tissue donation – yet only 7 million have registered. The number should be closer to 16 million.
Register as an organ and tissue donor today, it only takes 1 minute at donatelife.gov.au or with 3 taps on your Express Plus Medicare app.
