Aldinga Washpool protection a 'huge win' for the community Published on 18 June 2021 This week we received news that the state government will protect the unique Aldinga Washpool forever by proclaiming it as a conservation park. This is a huge win for the Onkaparinga region and anyone who loves the Washpool area. Tagged as: , Media Statement
Onkaparinga proposes CPI rate increase for 2021–22 Published on 21 May 2021 The City of Onkaparinga has proposed one of the lowest council rate increases in South Australia for 2021–22. Tagged as: , Media Statement
Another $3.14 million for southern recycling facility Published on 19 May 2021 We’re thrilled the federal and state governments have joined forces to provided us an additional $3.140m to help us bring our vision for a recycling circular economy to life. Tagged as: , Media Statement
Onkaparinga calls for no cuts to library funding Published on 28 April 2021 City of Onkaparinga ratepayers could miss out on key education, digital and community programs and services if the state government refuses to maintain funding to South Australian Public Libraries. Tagged as: , Media Statement
Changes at O’Sullivan Beach boat ramp Published on 17 March 2021 The City of Onkaparinga has taken responsibility for operating the O’Sullivan Beach boat ramp. Tagged as: , Announcements, Council, Media Statement
Onkaparinga calls for EPA to hold urgent meeting on PFAS landfill site Published on 23 February 2021 This morning we woke to the news that the EPA may soon grant a licence variation for the PFAS landfill site at Southern Waste RescourceCo in the middle of our pristine McLaren Vale wine and food region. Tagged as: , Media Statement
Onkaparinga outlines significant concerns with new planning laws Published on 16 December 2020 The City of Onkaparinga has called on the state government to fix the latest version of the state government’s new draft planning laws, joining a chorus of concerned council voices. Tagged as: , Media Statement
Route chosen for Flat to Vale Trail Published on 09 December 2020 Council has selected the route of the McLaren Flat to McLaren Vale trail, which will now proceed to detailed design and construction following community feedback. Tagged as: , Media Statement
City of Onkaparinga set to apply for non-GM crop area designation Published on 16 September 2020 The City of Onkaparinga will apply to the Minister for Primary Industries for its entire area – including the famed McLaren Vale wine region – to be designated a non-GM crop area following a landmark Council decision last night. Tagged as: , Media Statement
Mayor Erin Thompson elected to leading local government advocacy group Published on 15 September 2020 City of Onkaparinga Mayor Erin Thompson has been elected as one of two new southern members of the Greater Adelaide Region Organisation of Councils (GAROC) Committee. Tagged as: , Media Statement