$40 million funding injection for Whyalla

Friday, 31 January 2025

Funding for upgrades to the Whyalla Airport and the Whyalla Surf Club and Café are among a $20 million suite of new state government measures announced in the region today.

The state government will deliver a $13.8 million contribution to deliver a vital upgrade to the Whyalla Airport.

The funding, in conjunction with the federal government’s $16.2 million contribution and $2.4 million from the Whyalla City Council, will cover the total project cost of $32.4 million.

The Whyalla Airport is one of the most important airports in the State, providing critical access to health and specialist services and jobs for the local community.

In addition, the state government will deliver $5 million to fully fund the Whyalla Surf Club and Café upgrade, a project being undertaken by the Whyalla City Council to improve the facilities ideally located on the City’s scenic foreshore.

The funding will accompany a $1.7 million workforce package to help impacted workers and contractors.

This will include programs to help affected steel workers to upskill and undertake accredited training and enable affected apprentices to remain in their apprenticeship and transition to new employment opportunities.

The government will also contribute $100,000 to a study into design options for the Cuttlefish Cove Experience.

Coupled with a series of recent funding announcements made by the federal government more than $40 million is being injected into the region.

Yesterday, the federal government also announced $3.14 million to match funding from the Whyalla City Council to deliver the Whyalla Beach Splash and Play Plaza.