Collaboration Continues on the Multi-Billion Dollar Growth Opportunities in Upper Spencer Gulf
Intergovernmental collaboration continues between State and Local Government in an effort to progress commitments made for the growth of the Upper Spencer Gulf region through infrastructure, business, health and social support. The most recent meeting took place on 9 June, and was attended by the Minister for Local Government, the Hon Geoff Brock, Damien Walker…
Regional Partnership Priorities Launch
Spencer Gulf Cities has today launched a ‘Regional Partnership Priorities’ paper focused on increasing the region’s capacity to support forecast economic growth. The Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group Inc. (trading as Spencer Gulf Cities (SGC)) is a strategic partnership between the cities of Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla. Spencer Gulf Cities’ core role…
Spencer Gulf Cities Mayors/Council Members meet the Federal Election Candidates for Grey
The Mayors and Council Members of Whyalla, Port Augusta and Port Pirie met 5 of the 9 candidates for the Federal Election for the seat of Grey on 11 May. The candidates were asked to address the 4 issues raised in the Spencer Gulf Cities (SGC) Federal Election Platform document covering the issues of: Green/Renewable…
Spencer Gulf Cities releases Federal election platform
The Mayors of the Cities of Whyalla, Port Pirie and Port Augusta have today released their Spencer Gulf Cities (SGC) 2022 Federal Election Platform Document outlining the commitments sought from candidates for the seat of Grey. Key focus areas for SGC are aligned to its 9% population growth stretch target (for achievement over the next…
Spencer Gulf Cities congratulates new Labor Government
Spencer Gulf Cities, comprising the Mayors of the cities of Whyalla, Port Pirie and Port Augusta have written to the new Premier for South Australia, the Hon. Peter Malinauskas MP to congratulate him on becoming Premier and congratulate his team in their election success. In congratulating Mr Malinauskas, the Mayors acknowledged the commitments made by…
Spencer Gulf Cities releases results of its Housing Survey 9 March 2022
The Mayors of the cities of Whyalla, Port Pirie and Port Augusta have today released the results of their recently conducted Housing Survey along with recommendations. SGC has established a 9% population growth stretch target for achievement over the next 10 years. Filling current job vacancies and delivering the workforce needed to support current and…
Stellar Year for Spencer Gulf Cities
As 2019 draws to a close, the Spencer Gulf Cities Association has reflected on its achievements as it prepares for the year ahead. Chair, Mayor Leon Stephens said the Upper Spencer Gulf region has taken a huge step forward in recent times and the tri-city alliance between Port Augusta, Whyalla and Port Pirie remains a…
Strong Upper Spencer Gulf Presence at National Summit
Representatives from the Whyalla, Port Pirie and Port Augusta Councils have been continuing to push for change to Government policy, with the cities strongly represented at a national summit hosted by the Regional Australia Institute in Canberra. Over 250 delegates participated in the inaugural “Regions Rising” summit, which included presentations from the Deputy Prime Minister,…
Upper Spencer Gulf Mayors Canberra Bound
Following the release of their five priorities for the Upper Spencer Gulf in late March, a delegation from Whyalla, Port Pirie and Port Augusta Councils have been in Canberra pushing for a commitment from political parties, Ministers and South Australian Senators for: A skilled migration and decentralisation programme tailored to meet the specific needs of…
Loss of flagship solar thermal project leaves region reeling
Upper Spencer Gulf leaders are reeling from the news that the flagship ‘Aurora’ concentrated solar thermal project will not proceed. Reports broke on Friday that the $650 million project planned for Port Augusta has been unable to secure commercial finance. The news follows the release of the Upper Spencer Gulf Federal Election priorities in late…