Wakefield Regional Council in Balaklava, South Australia | Government organisation

Wakefield Regional Council

Locality: Balaklava, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8862 0800

Address: Scotland Place 5461 Balaklava, SA, Australia

Website: http://wrc.sa.gov.au

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25.01.2022 REMEMBER NOVEMBER Start prepping for FIRE DANGER SEASON! RULE 4: Ensure your gutters are clear. Also remove bark, heavy mulch, wood piles, and any other flammable materials close to your home and sheds.... It’s time to clean up your act! Do it before Fire Danger Season kicks off on November 1.

25.01.2022 Have your say on these plans now! It doesn't take long and by submitting your say, you're helping to create new places to love in Wakefield. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3p2hjkM

25.01.2022 From all of us here at Wakefield Regional Council, we want to wish all residents a happy and safe holiday. This season is a time to spend with our loved ones and to enjoy our families' own special traditions. While SA is lucky to have more freedom than other parts of the country, it's important to stay home and not attend gatherings if you are feeling unwell. The one present you don't want to give your family and friends this Christmas is COVID-19. ... Remember, COVID testing stations are open over the festive season. Testing stations near me: https://bit.ly/37Gw6e5 Our Council Office in Balaklava will remain closed until January 4, 2021, resuming with normal operating hours (9am to 5pm). Kerbside waste collection goes unchanged, however, our transfer stations will shutdown Christmas Day and New Years Day, and when a Fire Danger Day is called by CFS. See you in 2021.

23.01.2022 We want to know how we can improve the health and wellbeing offering in Wakefield. Health means more than doctors and hospitals, and while they are extremely important, it's also about having what you need to live well and feel well. Help us understand what you need by completing this survey, it only takes seven minutes.... COMPLETE THIS SURVEY NOW: https://bit.ly/2J0C0gY

22.01.2022 Congratulations to Jacob Wehr and family. The Balaklava junior is off to Greater Western Sydney!

22.01.2022 The Department for Trade and Investment is seeking EOIs from export support service providers to aid growing SA businesses in expanding their international footprint as part of the Global Expansion Program. The aim of the Program is to accelerate SA's export growth by building comprehensive export capability. In 2020 to 2021, up to 15 businesses will receive up to $50,000 in funding per participant to access tailored export support services. These successful participants will... be able to select suitable service providers in order to address any gaps in their export capability. The Department is looking to engage with potential suppliers who can appropriately assist Program participants in navigating export challenges and barriers. Service providers that have a track record of providing export support for growing exporters are encouraged to submit their expression of interest by providing the Department with information on their capabilities. For more information and to submit your EOI as a service provider, visit the Industry Capability Network website: globalexpansionprogram.icn.org.au.

22.01.2022 Note these changes from Saturday 3 October.

22.01.2022 Congratulations to our newest Citizens! Being a Citizen is a critical part of building our nation and seeing people take this sometimes emotional step is one of Mayor Reid's favourite duties. Yesterday, we held our Citizenship Ceremonies and saw eight people take the Pledge of Commitment. They state their loyalty to Australia, its people and its democracy, and promise to uphold all the laws, rights and liberties that we are lucky to share.

20.01.2022 Office opening hours Tomorrow Our office will open a little later tomorrow at 10am. Please call or visit us after that time and we’ll be happy to help you out. If you're experiencing a council related emergency, please call one of our out of hours numbers, available here on our website: https://www.wrc.sa.gov.au/contactcouncil

18.01.2022 Great to see this event approaching at Hamley Bridge

18.01.2022 Yesterday was Rememberance Day. This is a day when we remember the Australian men and women who served in all wars, and the many who made the ultimate sacrifice. Our community shared a minute of silence at ceremonies across the region. In Balaklava, Council CEO Andrew MacDonald, who served in the Gulf War, laid a wreath alongside elected members and staff. ... At the going down of the sun and in the morning: we will remember them.

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18.01.2022 We never like seeing our beautiful landscape ruined by illegal dumping. It's a criminal act and it's just plain ugly! All our transfer stations offer FREE DUMPING when you use one of the six vouchers found in your first quarter rates notice. If you spot illegal dumping or have information in relation to it, please report it by calling our Council Offices on 8862 0800, or lodge a customer request: https://bit.ly/2SgZeQU. ... Find out more about our transfer stations here: https://bit.ly/33j1c9O If you'd like more information on the vouchers, or you think you haven't received any, contact us at Council.

18.01.2022 Play an active role in our community and put your spare time into something life-changing. Become a volunteer bus driver for our community bus today! APPLY NOW: https://bit.ly/3kC6YJd

17.01.2022 POSITION VACANT: Construction and Maintenance Team Member Our Infrastructure Services team is on the lookout for a new construction and maintenance team member (full-time) to help us implement multi-million dollar works program. We’re seeking competent, energetic, enthusiastic and highly motivated applicants to undertake a range of construction and maintenance activities which provide high quality infrastructure services, public facilities and amenities.... More details: https://www.wrc.sa.gov.au//construction-and-maintenance-te

16.01.2022 A crazy week of COVID cancellations but still plenty in this week’s Plains Producer from the Wakefield region, including: Chrysler club’s convoy at Urlwin Park Halbury Parkland signage renewed Local interest in shared workspace concept at Clare McGrath Foundation fundraiser at Hamley Bridge... Foodland couple seal the deal before lockdown and AgFert feature highlights new click and collect service See more

16.01.2022 Shae Wood in a wheat crop. This is one of several wonderful images captured by Lisa Schulz set to feature in the Wakefield 2030 Community Plan, to be released later this year.

16.01.2022 Another great photo to be featured in the Wakefield 2030 Community Plan - a 10-year plan for our region. Sport showed up pretty strong in the feedback on the plan and we're looking forward to sharing with you what's on the agenda soon. By local photographer Lisa Schulz.

12.01.2022 Due to the COVID-19 ‘circuit breaker’ restrictions and to help the South Australian community, our offices will be closed until Wednesday 25 November. You can still contact us in the following ways: By phone 8862 0800 By email [email protected]... Visit our website www.wrc.sa.gov.au Also closed: Council principal office Caravan parks Libraries Transfer stations

11.01.2022 Unbelievable! People are skiing in Hallett in SA's Mid North after the heavy snowfalls.

11.01.2022 Get real-time UPDATES on the Port Wakefield Duplication and Overpass project. - Download Site Podium from the App Store or Google Play Store to your smart phone or tablet. - Head to the PW2PA Alliance website: https://pw2pa.com.au/

11.01.2022 There are only two more days left for you to have your say on the health and wellbeing services in Wakefield region. Don't miss your chance! As part of Council's vision for a 'thriving region', all responses from this survey will be used to create a new plan focused on improving and adapting our health and wellbeing offering. COMPLETE THIS SURVEY NOW: https://bit.ly/2J0C0gY

11.01.2022 Great news! The Balaklava Christmas Pageant will be going ahead this year on Friday, December 18, to be held at the new location of Ralli Park from 5:30pm.

11.01.2022 Crowd assembling for Balaklava’s Carols By Candlelight at Ralli Park. A bit more room to spread out at the new venue. This free community event officially starts at 8pm.

10.01.2022 Civil works have started on the Main Street Upgrade project in Balaklava. Crews will be on site at Wallace Street over the next few weeks, mostly in the morning, installing new crossing areas, garden beds, pram ramps and levelling the paving in front of Foodland. Please be aware of reduced speed limits while workers are on site.

09.01.2022 There has been a sudden update to COVID restrictions. Here's some important information from SAPOL

08.01.2022 These went quickly last time round

08.01.2022 The recent COVID outbreaks have temporarily cancelled ALL upcoming community bus trips. We continue to monitor the situation and will update regular passengers and the community when the service resumes. We thank you for your patience as we endeavour to keep our community as safe as possible.

08.01.2022 Wow. Good luck Jacob, the potential AFL draft bolter from Balaklava! https://www.afl.com.au/news/525925

08.01.2022 COVID UPDATE: our transfer stations will open on Sunday at their usual times (see below a full listing). Meanwhile, kerbside collection continues as normal. Waste Transfer Times Owen, 386 Pinery Road... Wednesday 10am11am Saturday 9am11am Sunday 11am12pm Port Wakefield, 150 Shrike Road Thursday 10am11am Saturday 10am12pm Sunday 9am10am Everard, 1060 Hancock Rd. Tuesday 9am11am Saturday 9am11am Sunday 9am11am

07.01.2022 Making news from the district in this week’s Plains Producer: Council seeking EOIs for possible depot land options near Balaklava; Apprentice claims top gong while working at Balaklava-based business, Catford Plumbing; Open Day approaching for Balaklava Community Garden and new exhibition opens at Balaklava Courthouse Gallery tomorrow!

06.01.2022 In this week’s Plains Producer, we want your feedback on updated concept plans for the Balaklava and Hamley Bridge main streets project. Take a moment to have your say here: https://bit.ly/3eOWEvV Also, WRC keeps town pools open with immediate and future funding support. Council will spend more than $45,000 on short term renewal works at the Owen pool to open it for a majority of the summer swimming season. In the meantime, Council will also pursue more than $400,000 in grant funding to support about $800,000 of required renewal works at the Owen pool following the summer.

06.01.2022 CANCELLED - GET STOKED! Youth Event. We regret to inform that due to the recent COVID outbreak, tomorrow's GET STOKED! Youth Event will no longer go ahead. Our team was very much looking forward to seeing our region’s awesome young people enjoy this event. However, the safety of our community always comes first. ... As the decision was only made this afternoon, please help us spread the word by sharing this post. Thank you. . . . . . . . . The Plains Producer, newspaper, Balaklava High School

05.01.2022 Larissa McPharlin is Wakefield's step guru and hot on the heels of Steptember, she's launching straight into Walktober! Walktober is part of the Billion Steps Challenge, an evidence based approach to supporting people to become more active. South Australians sign up to the Billion Steps Challenge via the Open Your World website. People can get involved as an individual, as part of a local community group or as part of a workplace.... Everyone who signs up to the 10,000 Steps program and logs steps (or other forms of physical activity) from 1 October 2020 will have their steps automatically added to South Australia’s total to help us reach one billion steps. https://openyourworld.sa.gov.au/billionsteps See more

04.01.2022 A public health alert from SA Health. Please visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the latest COVID-19 health alerts.

03.01.2022 POSITION VACANT: Rates Officer We are seeking a Rates Officer to join our team somebody who can work with the Finance department to maintain Council’s property rating system. This role could be up to full-time, but part-time will be considered. In this role, you will be responsible for processing all required rating information, ensure application of all rates and charges, monitor and report outstanding rates balances, process property searches and quarterly rate notices, m...onitor outstanding rates and deliver excellent customer service. More details: https://www.wrc.sa.gov.au/ourcounc/employment/rates-officer

02.01.2022 *Attention all tourism operators and accomodation providers*

02.01.2022 Foot traffic into Foodland at Balaklava will be slightly affected by Main Street Upgrade works. Bunting will be in place until at least the end of this week. Access to the store from the north is as normal.

01.01.2022 UPDATE 21/11/2020 Our Council Office will reopen on Monday (23/11/2020), with the necessary hygiene and social distancing protocols in place. All services and their operating hours will be updated on our website as we receive updates. However, most will resume as normal on Monday. ... COVID-19 services update: https://bit.ly/36XeuJs Our front counter will open up at its usual time on Monday from 9am-5pm, so you're welcome to enquire about a specific service then. Thank you to everyone for their patience over this time. Our community continues to shine in its efforts to look out for one another and to protect those most vulnerable.

01.01.2022 Empower. Connect. Grow. That's Her Business Collective's vision! This local group is leading the way for women in business. Come along, enjoy some wine while networking with other ladies, and pick up some new skills in finance management. Bring any questions you have along! It's all about learning together!... The Women’s Taxation and Superannuation Workshop Held at the Balaklava Football and Netball Club on Sunday 27th September from 2 to 4pm. Tickets are $15 + booking fee through the Eventbrite link in the Facebook event. Your ticket includes a seat at the workshop, wines generously supplied by Kilikanoon Wines of Clare Valley, the opportunity to win an exciting door prize donated by Daisy Lane Flowers of Balaklava, and nibbles to munch on while listening to guest speakers Sally Storey from Brentnalls SA and Alisa Burns from Align Wealth. There will also be some other exciting aspects to the event - the opportunity to partake in a seated, COVIDSafe tasting of some beautiful summer-ready wines by Kilikanoon, networking, and connecting with other women in the area, and some local women in business demonstrating their wares and services. For further information or to be added to our mailing list, email [email protected]

01.01.2022 Get in the Christmas Spirit at Hamley Bridge!

01.01.2022 Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 cases, we are cancelling our Community Bus trip to Elizabeth on Wednesday 18 November. We apologise for any inconvenience. The safety of our passengers, volunteer bus drivers, and the wider community is our top priority.