Community Connection
Keen to find out more about what council's doing in the community? Have questions about anything council-related? Then be sure to head to the Westland food court between 11am-2pm this Thursday to talk to some of our staff and Elected Members. Dylan from Smokey Uppercuts will also be there to answer questions about his exciting plans for the upgraded café at the foreshore!
Indigenous Artwork Commissioned for Trail
Local Whyalla resident and proud Barngarla woman Jody Croft was recently commissioned by Whyalla City Council to create four original artworks to fit the newly designed First Nation Trail from Douglas Point North to Fitzgerald Bay. These artworks have been developed for the signs along the trail. This trail is part of the major development for the Northern coastline, currently being undertaken. Jody engaged three other artists, Jason, Breanna and Thomas Croft to help with the commission. The artworks will be reproduced at relevant interpretive sites and on two major First Nation Trail information signs at Douglas Point North and Fitzgerald Bay. The artworks are also important contribution to the City of Whyalla Art Collection. Until now, the City owned only 2 original Aboriginal artworks. The artworks will eventually be on display at the Council Chamber. The concept of the trail and texts were developed by Paul Mazourek, City of Whyalla in cooperation with Barngarla Elders.
Loveday Street
ALL IN THEIR STRIDE: Council’s Civil works team recently completed concrete works along Loveday Street, installing new footpaths to replace the old bitumen path. Acting Civil Coordinator Mark stated, “The Civil Team have taken on a capital project and have come out on top; they completed a 270m section of footpath which included 9 driveways and access ramps. The team’s work is to be commended”. The completes the final section of concrete footpath for the residents of Loveday Street.
Vietnam Veterans Day
Today was Vietnam Veteran’s Day, with locals attending the ceremony at the Memorial Oval gates to pay their respects and pause and reflect on the bravery, teamwork and endurance that Australians displayed throughout the war. The ceremony was led by Kevin Higgins, President of the Whyalla RSL, while Deputy Mayor Phill Stone also spoke. A Year 3/4 class from Memorial Oval Primary School also attended and laid wreaths they had made in class.