⚠️ CAPE JAFFA MARINA UPDATE ⚠️
Dredging at the Cape Jaffa Marina is progressing well, with approximately 1500m3 of sand being moved per day and relocated onto the eastern side of the marina. A channel is currently being dredged between the two groynes to expedite re-opening.
Council will provide a further update next week on progress and expected date of re-opening the marina.
For further dredging information please contact Director Infrastructure & Operations, Brett Holmes on 0427 799 371. ... See moreSee less
1 day ago
Congratulations to local resident Jan Criddle who was awarded Volunteer of the Year at the 2024 Neighbourhood Watch SA Awards!
Jan is a long serving Neighbourhood Watch member in Kingston and has led several community safety initiatives including:
• distributing Neighbourhood Watch bin stickers encouraging people to report suspicious activities
• organising a security camera initiative to reduce chances of break-ins
• conducting bike and tool engraving sessions to prevent theft
• arranging high-visibility vests for gopher drivers to improve their safety
• helping organise scam awareness sessions for seniors.
Congratulations, Jan!
📸 Jan receiving the award from Superintendent Cheryl, O/C Limestone Coast LSA. ... See moreSee less
2 days ago
📣 NOMINATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW 📣
Nominations for the 2025 Australia Day Awards CLOSE TOMORROW! This is your last chance to nominate someone who makes our community a better place!
Nomination forms and more information can be obtained from the Council office, or alternatively on our website via the following link: www.kingstondc.sa.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/latest-news/2025-australia-day-awards-no... ... See moreSee less
2 days ago
We wish to advise the community that the December 2024 Council meeting date has been changed to Tuesday 17 December 2024, commencing at 3.00pm in the Council Chambers.
As always, Council meetings are open to the public and we welcome community attendance in the gallery. ... See moreSee less
3 days ago
PUMP TRACK - NOW OPEN 🎉🚲🛴🛹
We are super excited to advise that the Kingston Pump Track within the Lions Park is now OPEN and already getting plenty of love from local kids!!
Installation of the 'Coaster' Modular Pump Track was completed late this afternoon is now ready for your bikes, scooters and skateboards! 🚲🛴🛹
The Pump Track, insAssemblePlaysemblePlay, was fully funded through the Local Roads Community Infrastructure Program and will be a wonderful asset to the area for both our community and visitors alike.
The Council team played a pivotal role in preparing the site for installation and relocating the information bay and little library.
While some minor remediation works are still required around the track, that will be completed over the next few weeks, the Pump Track is now open, and we look forward to seeing lots of kids and families utilising this space and activating the area over the summer months and into the future.
Thank you once again to the user groups of the Lions Park for your valuable input into the location of thi#pumptrack##kingstonpumptrackn#Parkitect##assembleplaysembleplay ... See moreSee less
1 week ago
⚠️ CAPE JAFFA MARINA UPDATE ⚠️
Council is pleased to advise the community that dredging at the Cape Jaffa Marina has commenced today and will continue on a seven-day cycle working 12-hour shifts. It is anticipated that dredging to re-open the marina will take approximately two weeks.
Council will continue to provide regular updates on the progress of works, timeline for completion and expected date of re-opening of the marina.
For further dredging information please contact Director Infrastructure & Operations, Brett Holmes on 0427 799 371. ... See moreSee less
1 week ago
The State Government is investing $18 million to assist farming communities affected by drought across South Australia, as many primary producers experience their driest season on record.
The new support package includes a range of measures including:
• $5 million for on-farm drought infrastructure grants,
• $2 million to assist charities in transporting donated fodder
• $1 million for additional health and wellbeing support through the Rural Financial Counselling Service and Family and Business Support Program.
• An additional $100,000 for grants of up to $5,000 for the ‘Connecting Communities Events Program.
To learn more, read the media release 👉 ow.ly/91MS50UfwbQ and watch the press conference here 👉https://ow.ly/Q72J50UfwbR
Register your details to be notified when you can apply for on-farm drought infrastructure grants: ow.ly/TJL150Ufrft
For more information and resources, visit: ow.ly/TJL150Ufrft ... See moreSee less
1 week ago
Grants for landholders in the Limestone Coast📣🌿
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board is providing up to $100,000 in funding to local landholders for the 2024–25 grant round. The funding will support projects on properties that deliver biodiversity outcomes and primary production co-benefits.
Landholders are able to apply for grants up to $10,000 to undertake on-ground works.
Join the Conservation Grant community and stay informed of the next rounds, project updates and other opportunities to be involved.
Since 2021–22 Conservation Grants have provided $170,000 to support Limestone Coast landholders deliver activities such as planting shelterbelts, fencing off vegetation and protecting wetlands.
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1 week ago
A friendly reminder to property owners that 2nd quarter Council rates are due on Monday 2 December 🏡💵
For payment options and more information, please visit 👉🏻 www.kingstondc.sa.gov.au/our-council/council-rates ... See moreSee less
1 week ago
Calling all local artists... 📣🌟🎨
We are excited to announce that the SALA Festival will be back in August 2025 and as suggested by the community 'SUMMER' is the theme that has been chosen for the exhibition.
So with plenty of time to take inspiration over the next few Summer months get creative and start painting, drawing, sculpting whatever medium of art you may be into that would meet the theme of Summer - ☀️🌊🌈🍉🤿🏖🎉
This year saw over 100 art pieces exhibited from talented local Kingston artists. So if you are thinking about doing something a little outside of your creative comfort zone then SALA 2025 is waiting #kingstonsek#thebeachstartsheres#salafestivallafestival ... See moreSee less
1 week ago