Strong national energy policy a must for investment certainty in the USG
The three Upper Spencer Gulf Mayors are calling on all candidates vying for the seat of Grey, political parties and potential South Australian senators to commit to a strong, credible and evidence-based national energy policy to provide stability and certainty for investment in the Upper Spencer Gulf. Chair of the Spencer Gulf Cities Association and…
Growing Our Regional Cities – More Support Needed for Whyalla, Port Pirie, Port Augusta
As the Upper Spencer Gulf enters a ‘once in a generation’ economic transformation, the Port Augusta, Whyalla and Port Pirie Mayors say it is important that all tiers of Government work together to invest in civic initiatives to support well-planned city growth and liveability. This comes on top of calls for investment into strategic transport…
Mayors Call for More Investment into Regional Transport Infrastructure
The three Upper Spencer Gulf Mayors have joined some of the states key peak bodies to call for more investment into strategic transport infrastructure to help underpin the long term economic transition of the region. Port Pirie Mayor Leon Stephens, Port Augusta Mayor Brett Benbow and Whyalla Mayor Clare McLaughlin say investment in renewable energy,…
Workforce and Education a Priority for Upper Spencer Gulf
Following the release of their five priorities for the Upper Spencer Gulf, the Mayors of Whyalla, Port Pirie and Port Augusta are pushing for a commitment from candidates seeking to be elected as the next member for Grey to work with the region to develop a skilled migration and decentralisation programme tailored to meet the…
Spencer Gulf Cities 2019 Election Platform
The three Upper Spencer Gulf Mayors today revealed five priorities they are taking to the forthcoming Federal election. Port Pirie Mayor Leon Stephens, Whyalla Mayor Clare McLaughlin and Port Augusta Mayor Brett Benbow are seeking commitment from candidates vying for the seat of Grey to: A skilled migration and decentralisation programme tailored to meet the…
Election Strategy for Upper Spencer Gulf Unveiled
With less than six weeks until the state election, the priorities for the Upper Spencer Gulf cities were unveiled today. Leaders from the Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla Councils came together to launch the ‘Transforming the Upper Spencer Gulf’ report, which identifies 30 strategic initiatives to help pave the way for transition of the…