Tender opens for Whyalla's new Splash and Play Plaza
The tender process is now officially open to construct Whyalla’s new Splash and Play Plaza. This milestone brings the much-anticipated foreshore project closer to reality and creates valuable opportunities for local businesses to play a role in its delivery.
Mayor Phill Stone said, “I strongly encourage local businesses to step forward, get involved, and play their part in creating something that will be enjoyed by our community and visitors.”
He added, “Yes, the project has been a long time in the making, but it has taken a huge amount of work behind the scenes — gaining finance, planning and designing, consulting, negotiating to keep within budget, and constant review as part of the Foreshore Masterplan.”
Local businesses can visit the SA Tenders & Contracts website for full details:
- Website: www.tenders.sa.gov.au
- Tender reference: CCW057641 Whyalla Beach Splash and Play Plaza (RFT 2025-007)
Businesses need to register with the site to download tender documents and view head contractors if interested in subcontracting opportunities.
General Manager of City Growth, Jodie Perone, said the project highlights the importance of council and the community working together. “The community has been waiting a long time for a play space like this, so we’re thrilled to be delivering such a project.”
The Splash and Play Plaza will form part of a series of foreshore developments delivered in stages, including a new Foreshore Centre Building (incorporating Surf Life Saving / café / kiosk / club) and other plaza design elements. Council will continue working closely with community groups to shape these later stages.
Key features of the Splash and Play Plaza will include:
- Numerous water-play features, such as a water curtain, sprays and tipping water bucket
- Outdoor adventure play (junior, senior and accessible elements)
- The framework will be ‘uniquely Whyalla’, replicating structural elements of the Whyalla Steelworks
- Wave lawn
- Scooter track
- Shelter and seating
This project is possible thanks to the Albanese Government’s Growing Regions Program.
