Port Augusta City Council

17/06/2026

A Port Augusta City Council Briefing Session will be held on Tuesday 23 June 2026 @ 5:30pm in the Council Chambers.

A copy of the Briefing Notice is available on Council’s website:
https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/2000714/Briefing-Session-23.06.26.pdf

As there is limited seating in the Chambers, registrations will be taken for those wishing to attend in the Chamber.

Please forward your request via [email protected] should you be seeking to attend the Chamber. Seating will be allocated in order of registration

17/06/2026

ONLINE EVENT - FREE Women with Disability workshop. Interested in running for office? This workshop is specifically designed to support women with disability who are interested in politics, public office and creating change in their communities.

PRICE
Free

DATE AND TIME
This event is held over 2 sessions:
• 13 July 2026, 5-7pm (AEST); and
• 16 July 2026, 5-7pm (AEST);
Attendees are encouraged to attend both evenings.

LOCATION
Online

Registration Link and Further Details: https://wfe.org.au/equip-online-1-8-july-2026/

16/06/2026

💡 Help Shape Safer and More Vibrant Public Spaces in Port Augusta

Port Augusta City Council invites community members and local businesses to attend a Public Forum to hear the latest updates on the Building Safer Spaces Project.

Find out more about Stage Two initiatives designed to create a safer, more welcoming city, including:
📶 Free public Wi-Fi in selected areas
🔋 Public device charging stations
🏢 Shopfront and façade improvements
🚶 Safety audits of public spaces with input from SA Police and the community

The forum will also provide information about the Business Safety Improvement Grant, offering eligible businesses up to $5,000 in matched funding to support practical safety upgrades, improve shopfront appearance and help create a more vibrant town centre.

This is your opportunity to learn more, ask questions and contribute your ideas as we work together to activate public spaces, encourage positive community use and reduce anti-social behaviour.

📍 Public Forum Details
📅 Date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026
🕒 Time: 11.00am
📍 Location: Uni Hub - 52 Commercial Road

We encourage residents, business owners and community members to come along and be part of the conversation.

Register via: [email protected]

15/06/2026

Footpath designs for fun and learning were installed last week in the final stage of the ‘Steps to Grow’ initiative, at the Westside Foreshore near the amenities block and leading out to the abutment of the old Great Western Bridge.

These designs, developed through consultation with the local Barngarla community, feature depictions of common marine life from the Upper Spencer Gulf, with animal names written in both English and Barngarla.

This mini footpath trail is designed to encourage curiosity and play for pedestrians of all ages, and features elements of literacy and numeracy to support early learning, as well as showcasing the cultural and ecological significance of our region’s sea life.

The Steps to Grow project was funded by Communities for Children Port Augusta with thermoplastic designs installed by Groundsplash Playground Markings.

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

📢 Have Your Say on Council's Future Planning 📢

Port Augusta City Council is seeking community feedback on two important draft documents:
📋 Draft 2026/27 Business Plan and Budget
📈 Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2027–2036
These plans outline Council's priorities, projects, services and financial direction for the years ahead.

Written submissions close at 5.00pm on Wednesday 24 June 2026.

Verbal submissions
A Special Council Meeting to receive verbal submissions regarding the Draft 2026/2027 Business Plan and Budget will be held:
Tuesday 30 June 2025 at 5:30pm
Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 4 Mackay Street, Port Augusta

To view the documents or make a submission contact us on 8641 9100 or visit: https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/enquiries/your-say/current-consultation/draft-20262027-business-plan-and-budget-and-long-term-financial-plan-2027-2036

Hardcopies are available to view at the Civic Centre, 4 Mackay Street, Port Augusta.

Your feedback will help shape Port Augusta's future.

15/06/2026

Our Customer Services team at the Civic Centre will not be available from 3pm today Monday 15th June due to staff training.

12/06/2026

🚌 Planning a regional journey just got easier!

Regional public transport information is now available through the Adelaide Metro website, making it simpler to plan trips within and between regional communities.

What's new?
✔️ Digital timetables for regional routes available online
✔️ Easier journey planning, including ferry services and connections with Adelaide Metro services
✔️ Regional service information available through third-party journey planning apps, including Google Maps
✔️ Improved consistency and accuracy across the regional public transport network

Customers will also notice:
🔹 Standardised route numbers
🔹 Updated bus stop names
🔹 More consistent timetable formats
🔹 An updated regional network map

As part of this improvement, around 150 regional routes and 1,500 bus stops have been mapped and updated to help make public transport information clearer, easier to access and more reliable.

Plan your next regional journey with confidence and discover how easy it is to get around South Australia.

https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/plan-a-trip/plan-my-journey

12/06/2026

PORT AUGUSTA WHARF UPGRADE UPDATE

Test piling will soon be undertaken from a barge located alongside the wharf to further support design planning.

Test Piling: Late June until late July 2026
Hours of work

Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm

Test piling involves driving piles into the seabed to assess the underwater soil condition. While geotechnical investigations were completed in September, additional time has been required to critically review and refine the design in response to existing site conditions, ensuring the most appropriate approach before progressing to this next phase.

A small section of the south western end of the Wharflands Esplanade carpark will be temporary closed, and marine exclusion zone will be in place while these investigations are carried out.

You may have noticed that we have been inspecting the deck planks and supporting structures in preparation for test piling works, which are expected to commence in the coming weeks.

Results from test piling and investigations will help guide the next stage of the design process.

For more information and to read the full project update visit https://dit.sa.gov.au/infrastructure/projects/port-augusta-wharf-upgrade

More information
Call 1300 794 880
Email [email protected]
Visit www.dit.sa.gov/PAWharf