Busy start to 2026 for Mayor Phill Stone: Philled In
The new year has begun at full pace for Whyalla, with Mayor Phill Stone undertaking a range of engagements, community projects, regional collaboration and planning for the city’s future.
Across late January and early February, the Mayor attended meetings, events and briefings at both local and state levels, community group and regional leadership discussions and official state functions.
Mayor Stone said the start of 2026 highlighted the importance of partnership and planning as Whyalla prepares for a significant year ahead, “There’s a lot happening across Whyalla and my role is making sure our community’s voice is heard at every level and continue to push forward with projects that residents care about.”
Highlights of engagements included:
- Citizenship ceremony
- Premier visit at the Multi-user sport facility
- Ordinary Council Meeting and Council Member briefings
- Upper Spencer Gulf Intergovernmental Group quarterly meeting
- State Dinner at Government House celebrating the establishment of Adelaide University
- Guest speaker at Whyalla Norrie Probus Club
- Eyre Peninsula Mayors online regional meeting
- Adelaide University Rural Health 2026 Whyalla Student Welcome Event
- LGA Algal Bloom regional briefing
- Culture Plan and organisational values workshop
Alongside meetings, Mayor Stone also continued communication through his latest edition of From the Mayor’s Desk and Whyalla News column, which provided updates on major developments such as the Foreshore Masterplan, play and splash plaza, replacement foreshore building and proposed marina concept plan.
Mayor Stone said ongoing communication remains a priority so residents can stay informed about decisions affecting the city, “I encourage residents to keep informed and engage with council information, so they understand how decisions are made and how projects progress.”
