Mayors Campaign for University Study Centre
Upper Spencer Gulf Mayors have kicked off the new year with a strong push to progress university study centres in the region as a way of improving face to face access to higher education. The three Mayors and university representatives from the Upper Spencer Gulf Community Owned Tertiary Education Centre (COTEC) initiative met with South…
Mayors Look Ahead to New Year
The Mayors of Port Pirie, Whyalla and Port Augusta held the final Spencer Gulf Cities meeting for 2017 at the spectacular Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens. The meeting reflected on a number of achievements over the past year and discussion about future priorities. Chair of Spencer Gulf Cities, Port Augusta Mayor Sam Johnson said the…
Media Release 22/11/17
Community leaders from across country South Australia are calling on all political parties and candidates in the forthcoming March 2018 State election to commit to (1) growing regional centres; (2) implementing a ‘Royalties for regions’ scheme and (3) strengthening regional policy and decision making. Chair of the South Australian Regional Organisation of Councils, Naracoorte Lucindale…
State Backs Bridge Duplication
Upper Spencer Gulf Mayors have welcomed the South Australian Government’s promise of $40 million towards duplication of the Joy Baluch AM bridge in Port Augusta. Chair of Spencer Gulf Cities and Port Augusta Mayor Sam Johnson said the bridge crossing has long been identified as one of the key weaknesses in the region’s road transport…
USG Cities Support Royalties for Regions
The three Upper Spencer Gulf Cities have welcomed the recent policy announcement by the SA Liberals to introduce a ‘Royalties for Regions’ program, but caution the focus needs to be on new, strategic infrastructure and not just used to fund the backlog of road maintenance. Chair of Spencer Gulf Cities Association and Port Augusta Mayor…
Upper Spencer Gulf Councils Visit Pirie Sporting Precinct
Port Pirie Council recently hosted representatives from Whyalla and Port Augusta as part of the bi-monthly ‘Spencer Gulf Cities Association’ meeting. The meeting discussed progress towards establishing a university study hub in the region; investigations into a tri-council planning board; drafting of an Upper Spencer Gulf transport strategy; and the partnership with other regional local government associations to promote…
Upper Spencer Gulf Pursues Business with China
Representatives from Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla Councils recently attended a dinner hosted by Adelaide City Council for around 50 importers, distributors and buyers from China and over 100 buyers from Shandong. The event was part of a week-long inbound trade mission hosted by the South Australian Government in partnership with the Local Government Association. Port Pirie…
Upper Spencer Gulf Strengthens Ties with Defence
The opportunities to grow our local Defence Industry took a step forward recently, with a delegation of community and business leaders from the Upper Spencer Gulf attending the Defence Teaming Centre’s annual gala dinner in Adelaide. The dinner was attended by Federal Defence Industry Minister, Christopher Pyne, State Defence Industries Minister Martin Hamilton Smith, along with South Australian…
Mayors Welcome Zen, GFG Alliance
Upper Spencer Gulf Mayors have welcomed news that the new owner of the Whyalla steelworks has purchased a major share in South Australian renewable energy company, ZEN Energy. Whyalla Mayor Lyn Breuer said the partnership – known as SIMEC Zen Energy – is a significant coup for the state and for the Upper Spencer Gulf. “ It is…
Regional Cities Join Forces for Growth
Following the first release of 2016 census data, Upper Spencer Gulf Mayors have joined other regional leaders from across South Australia to consider opportunities to grow the state’s regional centres. Chair of the Spencer Gulf Cities Association and Port Augusta Mayor, Sam Johnson said the data really highlights the need for vision and political will…