City of Whyalla

City of Whyalla South Australia
City of Whyalla LGA indicated in blue
Population:	23,028(2009)[1]
Established:	1970
Area:	1032.5 km² (398.7 sq mi)
Mayor:	Jim Pollock
Council Seat:	Whyalla
Region:	Eyre Peninsula
State District:	Giles
Federal Division:	Grey
Website: http://www.whyalla.sa.gov.au
LGAs around City of Whyalla: Outback Areas Outback Areas City of Port Augusta Outback Areas City of Whyalla District Council of Mount Remarkable District Council of Franklin Harbour

The City Of Whyalla is a local government area in South Australia, located at the top of the Eyre Peninsula. The council was established in 1970, replacing the town commission, which had been running the town previously. The district is mostly industrial, with many large companies having factories in the city.

Localities

As well as the city of Whyalla, the district also encompasses a number of surrounding areas including:

Backy Bay, Cowleds Landing, Douglas Point, False Bay, Fitzgerald Bay, Mullaquana, Murninnie Beach, Nonowie, Point Lowly, Tregalana, Whyalla Jenkins, Whyalla Norrie, Whyalla Playford and Whyalla Stuart.

Economy

The City of Whyalla local government area is based primarily around Whyalla, a town covering 41.5km², which holds the vast majority of the district's population. The district's economy is heavily reliant on the OneSteel Steelworks, formerly BHP Steelworks, and associated companies located in Whyalla. To lesser extent, Whyalla is also a focal point for the surrounding agricultural areas.

Elected members

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Mayor: Jim Pollock

CEO: Phil Cameron

Councillors:

• Colin Carter
• Natasha Free
• Merton Hodge
• Eddie Hughes
• Bruce Ledo
• Ruby McGinniss
• Rick Santucci
• Gunter Scheide
• Jack Velthuizen
• Jo-anne Waters

References

1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (30 March 2010). "Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2008–09". http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Latestproducts/3218.0Main%20Features72008-09?opendocument&tabname=Summary&prodno=3218.0&issue=2008-09&num=&view=. Retrieved 4 June 2010. 

External links

• Council Site
• Whyalla Information Site

Coordinates: 33°02′05″S 137°35′08″E / 33.0347222222°S 137.585555556°E / -33.0347222222; 137.585555556