City Update - 15 April
School Holidays Activities
Looking for events entertain the kids these School Holidays?
The Whyalla City Council are offering a number of fun, educational options to amuse the kids these School Holidays. From movie nights, book readings, science experiments, board games and even Robotics!
Click the link for more information and how to book: https://bit.ly/3VYmYLw
Clontarf students develop and design native garden
The Visitor Information Centre have partnered with Clontarf Academy students to design, develop, plant and maintain an indigenous/native garden in an area of the Maritime Museum gardens. The students are able to undertake the work and ongoing maintenance thanks to generous funding from Zancott Knight and additional support from Mission Australia. Mayor Phill Stone and Council CEO Justin Commons met with the team earlier today to see the start of this incredible project. We will post regular updates to show you how the students are progressing!
Cuttlefest Art Prize
The Cuttlefest Art Prize is now open to all residents of Whyalla! Closing on 24th May 2024.
The prizes are open to school groups and individuals to create a 2D or 3D cuttlefish or other local marine based artwork. These artworks to be displayed at the Middleback Arts Centre Foyer throughout June and July 2024.
The Cuttlefest Art Prize offers an excellent platform to display your skills, engage with the community, or even win a prize! To view the art prize categories, eligibility and requirements please click the link: https://bit.ly/3VEpFBS
For further information please contact Community Activation Arts and Cultural Facilitator, Teresa Coles.
08 8644 3444 / 0439 903 463 / teresa.coles@whyalla.sa.gov.au
River Murray Pipeline Anniversary
March 31st marked 80 years since the first fresh water from the River Murray started flowing to Whyalla on March 31, 1944. The pipeline was crucial in the establishment of BHP’s Whyalla Shipyards and ultimately the Whyalla Steelworks. These pictures show the pipeline under construction; design engineer Hugh Angwin; the route of the pipeline from Morgan to Whyalla; and former South Australian Premier Sir Thomas Playford officially opening the pipeline in Whyalla. Read more about the pipeline here: https://bit.ly/49eqeFx
Unearth Festival 2024 wrap up
uneARTh Festival 2024 is over! With so many amazing events taking place this year, it was hard to get to them all. There were quite a few sellout shows and scores of people enjoyed the variety of free events on offer. Here are just some of the highlights of the March madness we had last month! Comment below and send us your favourite photos you snapped during the festival!
Careers with Council
Looking to kick-start your career in Civil Construction while completing a formal qualification? Want to get paid to work and study? Then this opportunity is for you!
This three-year, full-time traineeship opportunity will assist you in gaining practical skills on the safe operation of plant, equipment and tools, and providing safe roadways and walkways for the city. This may include concreting and formwork, footpath, road, kerb and gutter maintenance and repairs.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a pre-existing vacancy and does not increase Council's employee numbers.
Applications close 9.00am Monday 22 April 2024. Click the link to find out more and apply! https://bit.ly/4cKsXcX
Nature Studio
Nature Studio, formerly Drawing Country, is a free community art event which invites people of all ages and abilities to celebrate their local landscape through art.
Nature Studio will be hosting a session here in Whyalla on Saturday April 20 with a focus on Charcoal and Pencil.
Working alongside an experienced local artist mentor, participants are invited to bring drawing or painting equipment, cameras or tablets and to create a piece of art which responds to the environment and the artist’s connection to place. A selection of art materials will also be available for trial on the day.
For more details, please see the poster below or click here to register: https://www.countryarts.org.au/events/nature-studio/
Works are underway on the Cuttlefish Dive Site
Work on upgrading the cuttlefish dive site near Point Lowly is underway, ensuring it can safely cater for the ever-increasing visitors coming to see our unique and spectacular natural attraction. A reminder that the works will be ongoing throughout April, so there will be no access to the toilets or other facilities in the area during this time. Caravans will also be unable to access the area. Read all about the upgrade here: https://bit.ly/4aiGWVN
Showcasing works at the Whyalla Child Care Centre
Have a look at this progress photo showcasing the last 6 months of work at the Whyalla Child Care Centre!
In the last few weeks, the team at Steve White General Builders have finished installation of the external cladding and soffit lining, glazing to windowed sections and doors, wall insulation and painting to external surfaces is over 75% complete!
As mentioned in previous updates, please be aware of the alternate access during the project and the changed conditions across the Child Care Centre site and surrounds. Anyone with specific queries can contact the centre on 8645 4030.
Work continues at the Whyalla Recreation Centre
Work continues at the Whyalla Recreation Centre, with great progress now made on the sauna, including its new wall lining and seating being all but complete. The leisure pool beach entry has also been renewed and one of the new pool water activities is in place.
The next few weeks will now focus on tiling in the leisure pool and the spa area, plus the final fixes required in the sauna. Also be sure to keep an eye on the Whyalla Recreation Centre's socials for more detail on upcoming school holiday activities.
