TUMBY BAY COUNCIL October 2020 & COMMUNITY NEWS Mayor’s message Firstly, I’d like to welcome Rebecca Hayes as the new CEO of the District THROUGH MY LENS Council of Tumby Bay. Rebecca comes to us with a range of employment experience in state and territory governments as well as her latest role as Picture: Amy Beci / Russ Roaming the CEO of the Institute of Conveyancers SA. There will be much to learn Sunrise over Tumby foreshore. for Rebecca as she is new to local government, but I’m sure she is more than capable of taking up the challenge. We will endeavor to meet with as Share your view of our beautiful part of the many local businesses and community groups as possible, to introduce world! Send a high resolution image, Rebecca and hear directly from our local community. subject/place, name and contact details to
[email protected]. ElectraNet powerline upgrade project The main high voltage power line from Whyalla to Port Lincoln will begin an upgrade process from next year. As a part of this project there will be construction camps for workers along the line. One of these camps could potentially be in the Tumby Bay area, and council has been working with the project managers to work through the options. A camp such as this will be a great boost to our local businesses and suppliers, and could mean Tumby is busier for a 12-18 month period. I will endeavour to keep the community updated with information as this project develops. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Coastal infrastructure We have seen some challenging weather conditions over recent months Page 2 From the desk of the CEO which has meant some of our coastal infrastructure has been under stress.