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Port Wakefield Tidal Pool Dredging and Footbridge Renewal to start

8th September 2026

Final preparations are under way ahead of major maintenance and renewal works at the Port Wakefield Tidal Pool, with on-site works expected to start Wednesday, September 9.Contractors have recently been on site alongside Council staff to determine

Wakefield’s budget adopted for 2026/27

30th July 2026

Council’ s Annual Community Plan and Long-Term Financial Plan were both adopted at a July Special Council meeting.Detailed in this year’ s plan is a capital expenditure budget of $11.03M which consists of $8.28M in renewal works and $2.75M in

Wakefield's Minor and Major grants deliver $98,000 in funding for 2026/27

30th July 2026

COMMUNITY groups in Wakefield Regional Council will benefit from $98,000 in funding through Council's Minor and Major Community Grants program.Each year, grants are awarded in the Minor and Major categories. Minor Grants fund projects up to $2,000,

Community Land Revocation Proposal - Snowtown

30th July 2026

NOTICE is hereby given that the Council is seeking to revoke the community land classification of the land owned by Council known as Sections 614, 615, 617 and 618, Lot 674 F190426 and Lot 675 F190427, Hundred of Barunga, Snowtown.The land is

Break-even approach for Council’s 2026/27 Annual Community Plan

2nd June 2026

Wakefield Regional Council has adopted a break-even approach in its draft 2026/27 Annual Community Plan.Council’ s Annual Community Plan and Long-Term Financial Plan were adopted for community consultation at the May Council meeting, with a

Balaklava BMX track to be decommissioned

27th April 2026

Council has resolved to decommission the Balaklava BMX track due to low usage numbers and concerns around the high cost to maintain dirt BMX tracks.A survey was conducted in July 2025 to gauge interest and understand usage of the track, the survey

Minor and Major grants return to support community projects

17th April 2026

Council’ s Minor and Major Community Grants are open for 2026/27, with major grant categories able to benefit from up to $25,000 in funding and $2,000 for minor grants.Each year these grants help fund great local community projects within Wakefield

Port Wakefield’s Cultural Connection delivers landmark investment and celebrates local heritage

17th April 2026

Port Wakefield’ s Cultural Connection delivers landmark investment and celebrates local heritagePort Wakefield is celebrating the successful delivery of a major suite of infrastructure projects designed to attract visitors off the Augusta Highway

Wakefield’s unlimited waste disposal trial concludes

17th March 2026

COUNCIL’ S trial of unlimited waste disposal at transfer stations will conclude after a two-year trial period.Residents will once again use Council’ s transfer station voucher system. The vouchers will be issued with first quarter rates for

Balaklava Swimming Pool ready to reopen

25th February 2026

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Port Wakefield Tidal Pool Dredging and Footbridge Renewal to start

Wakefield’s budget adopted for 2026/27

Wakefield's Minor and Major grants deliver $98,000 in funding for 2026/27

Community Land Revocation Proposal - Snowtown

Break-even approach for Council’s 2026/27 Annual Community Plan

Balaklava BMX track to be decommissioned

Minor and Major grants return to support community projects

Port Wakefield’s Cultural Connection delivers landmark investment and celebrates local heritage

Wakefield’s unlimited waste disposal trial concludes

Balaklava Swimming Pool ready to reopen

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