City Update - February 16
Child Care Centre development makes significant progress
The development of Whyalla City Council’s Child Care Centre continues to make significant progress, with the community likely noticing changes in recent weeks.
The timber framework for the centre has been completed, accompanied by the completion of roofing installation and the start of wall cladding. The window frames have also been installed, allowing internal services to start, including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
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.
UneARTh Festival so far
What an awesome array of events we have had so far this uneARTh festival season! Here are just a few photos snapped. Please send us your amazing photos that took from any uneARTh Festival event so far, Discover more uneARTh Festival events at whyalla.com/unearthfestival
Welcome to the team
Our People and Culture team is excited to have Ellisha Papoulis jumping on board to fill the role of Work Health Safety and Risk Advisor! Ellisha joins us with an extensive background in risk management, work health and safety, injury management and more. Please help us give a warm welcome to Ellisha.
The Whyalla Recreation Centre 25-metre pool is being refilled
The process of refilling the 25-metre pool has commenced and is progressing well!
Mayor Phill Stone, alongside Whyalla Recreation Centre Manager James and Hydrilla staff, initiated the refilling process, marking a significant step towards the pool's reopening to the public from March 25 and its use for the upcoming Whyalla Swim Carnival on March 23.
We’ll continue to provide updates throughout the project.
SA Youth Week
It is SA Youth Week (SAYW) next week!
Youth week is South Australia’s biggest celebration of young people aged 12 to 25. In celebration, Council is holding the FREE event Pictures in your Park! Head down to Ada Ryan Gardens to watch Super Mario Bros on the inflatable outdoor cinema, bring your chairs, rugs and picnic, movie starts at 7:45pm and there's FREE popcorn!
Be sure to follow the council social media accounts to discover for SAYW events.
Clean Up Australia Day
Residents across Whyalla participated in Clean Up Australia Day events this year! There were multiple groups at different sites across Whyalla, with gloves and bags to help clean up their spot. The Lions Club of Whyalla teamed up with the Whyalla Girl Guides and Whyalla Scout Group to tackle Arthur Glennie Drive and Freyssinet Australia were set up at Port Bonython and Fitzgerald Bay.
Hincks visit to Council
Earlier this month, students at Hincks Avenue Primary School had the opportunity to visit our Civic Building on Grundel St. Mayor Phill Stone was there to welcome Mr. Campbell's Year 3/4 class and shared his knowledge and insights on several topics including citizenships and council meetings. Thank you for visiting us Hincks Avenue Primary School!
Celebrating International Women's Day
Celebrating International Women's Day at Council!
We acknowledge the incredible women that work at Council and thank them for the work that they do for our community!
This year's theme is #InspireInclusion
https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
Four Premiership cups are coming to Whyalla
In the lead-up to Gather Round, four premiership cups are visiting Whyalla! Join in the festival of footy by heading to the kick-and-catch event at Memorial Oval next Tuesday 19 March, where you can also have your photo taken with the cups. They'll also be available for photos at the Whyalla Public Library on 20 March. Check out the flyers below for more details. Click this link to register for the Memorial Oval event and go in the running for prizes: https://bit.ly/3TzWlv1
Nominations 2024 Premiers Certificates of Recognition for Outstanding Volunteer Service are now open!
Nominations for the 2024 Premier’s Certificates of Recognition for Outstanding Volunteer Service are now open and will close on Sunday 24 March 2024!
The Premier’s Certificate of Recognition for outstanding volunteer service recognises the exceptional contribution of South Australian volunteers who deliver many critical community services in the areas of youth and community development, welfare, education, emergency services, sport and recreation, the environment and more.
If you would like to read more and to view the nomination form, click the link: https://bit.ly/49FbOih
