Cr Marion Themeliotis - Thalassa Ward - City of Onkaparinga

Check out this week's specials at O'Halloran Hill Fruit Mart

🍋Lemon: .99c per kilo
🍅Tomato: $1.99 per kilo pack
🔸️Spaghetti Squash: $1.99 per kilo
🍊Blood Orange: $1.99 per kilo
🍊Tangelo: $1.99 per kilo
🥦Broccolini: 2 for $4.5
🍓Strawberries: 2 for $6
🥔2.5kg Cocktail Potatoes: $2.99
🌽Sweet Corn: 2 for $3
And many more specials in store.

🚧 Black spot safety upgrades underway 🚧
Important road safety works have begun on Piggott Range Road where it intersects with Easton Road near Clarendon. This $1.55 million upgrade is entirely funded through the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program, following a nomination from the City of Onkaparinga due to the high levels of road trauma at this location.

While not all roads in our region fall under council responsibility, we actively advocate for improved road infrastructure and better traffic flows with both the Australian and state governments. These upgrades are a critical step toward ensuring safer journeys for everyone.

Find out more in ▶ https://www.onkaparinganow.com/News-listing/life-saving-works-begin-on-piggott-range-road

Clarendon Community Op-Shop Clarendon Community Association Clarendon General Store Clarendon Community Forum Clarendon Netball Club Clarendon Museum Clarendon Bowling Club Clarendon Tennis Club Cherry Chatter Friends of Ironbank and Cherry Gardens Kangarilla Progress Community Hall

🌩 Power outage in our area estimated restoration is 9:30pm.
Take care if you are on our roads.

Check out one of our many Grow Free carts in our city. This one located in Clarendon has been a great community initiative.

Where would we be without community centres. Our amazing volunteer board at Coromandel Community Centre Inc continue making a real difference to the lives of many in our community.

🍯Want to know a secret? The best fresh honey is made by Robyn in Coromandel Valley.

Don't believe me. Try it yourself. Contact Coromandel Community Centre Inc on ☎️ 8370 6880

🌺SNEAK PEEK at our new ANZAC Day signage for Coromandel Community Centre Inc. How good do these look!

Another fantastic event run by our dedicated volunteers at Coromandel Community Centre.

Coromandel Valley & Districts Branch National Trust SA Coromandel Valley Ramblers Cricket Club Coromandel Valley Tennis Club Lions Bookshed, Coromandel Valley Geoff Eaton Councillor Thalassa Ward 2018 City of Onkaparinga

☀️Perfect weather to take the yacht out for a spin! 🛳

CoroAlive - Active Seniors Group
Friday 16 August
- Tour 10:30am
- Lunch 12:30pm
Onkaparinga Libraries - More than Just Books!
Behind the scenes tour of the The Hub Library and all it has to offer.
3D printer, CriCut Machine, Movies, Toy Library and more.
The group will then head to The Hub Tandoori for lunch.
Please RSVP for catering numbers on 8370 6880.

CoroAlive - Active Seniors Group

Friday 16 August
Tour 10:30am
Lunch 12:30pm

The Hub Library - More than Just Books!

Behind the scenes tour of the The Hub Library and all it has to offer.
3D printer, CriCut Machine, Movies, Toy Library and more.

The group will then head to The Hub Tandoor for lunch.

Please RSVP for catering numbers on 8370 6880.

City of Onkaparinga Onkaparinga Libraries Cr Marion Themeliotis - City of Onkaparinga - Thalassa Ward Geoff Eaton Councillor Thalassa Ward 2018 City of Onkaparinga Coromandel Valley & Districts Branch National Trust SA

An exciting update on the redevelopment of our Aberfoyle Community Centre!

Expression of Interest for vacant community facility - Happy Valley Sports Park

This community facility, owned by the City of Onkaparinga, is located adjacent to the BMX track within the Happy Valley Sports Park. Due to the relocation of the former tenant, a rare opportunity now exists for not-for-profit associations that provide services to the broader community to occupy this building.

The facility is located within the Happy Valley Sports Park, Taylors Road West, Aberfoyle Park 5159. The sports park features an AFL oval, cricket pitches, netball courts, tennis courts, a fully-fenced playground, and a BMX track. Please note that the successful applicant(s) will be required to coordinate with the sports park users to manage public access to this facility due to multiple club usage at peak times.

The vacant facility consists of a large, carpeted open area, kitchen amenities with a canteen window, multiple toilets, and two small office areas, one of which was previously used as a first aid room.

Interested parties should note that it is not the intention of the City of Onkaparinga to invest in any building improvements or fund any new structures on the site. Funding for any intended building improvements, if required, would be the responsibility of the occupier, subject to council's consent and development approval.

We believe this building is suitable for sport, recreation, community club(s), group(s), or education provider(s) that can help us deliver important services to our community.

The level of occupancy for the successful applicant(s) will be dependent on the outcomes of this expression of interest process. Please note that submitting an expression of interest does not constitute an agreement between the City of Onkaparinga and the applicants, as there are several selection criteria that must be met.

Please submit your applications via the link below. Applications will close at 2pm on Friday 30 August 2024.

There will be two site inspections to view the facility on the following dates:

Monday 19 August 2024: 1pm to 1.30pm
Thursday 22 August 2024: 5pm to 5.30pm
For any enquiries concerning the Expression of Interest, please direct them to Brooke Sanders, Property Officer – Leasing, via email [email protected] or telephone (08) 8384 0666 during business hours.

Onkaparinga Northern Community Forum Onkaparinga City Concert Band Aberfoyle Community Centre

At lastnights Happy Valley Sports Park meeting we discussed:
- Masterplan for HVSP
- Lighting
- Australia Day Breakfast
- Grant opportunities
- Upcoming AGM

With another childcate centre (Edge Early Learning) being built in our council area lets hope for:
- Better traffic management.
- Better communication with neighbouring residents.
- A centre that compliments Happy Valley.

☕️COMING SOON: New coffee shop opening, Hey MooMoos at 5 Canberra Drive, Aberfoyle Park

COMING SOON: New coffee shop by Hey Juj and Hey Zozo's owners opening in Aberfoyle Park An Adelaide entrepreneur is set to open their third cafe in Aberfoyle Park after seeing success in Henley Beach and the McLaren Vale.

Its Pie-O-Clock! At Becks Bakehouse Port Noarlunga 🥧

🫒 We're saying goodbye to roadside feral olive trees, once and for good! 🌳

Feral European olive trees are a major pest, spreading rapidly and displacing native species, damaging habitats for our wildlife, and posing a significant bushfire hazard due to their high oil content.

But Biodiversity McLaren Vale, the City of Onkaparinga, and SA Power Networks are fighting back! 💪 We're joining forces to clear these pests from rural roadsides and replace them with native species to prevent the olives from returning. 🌿

Together, we’re protecting our environment and creating a safer, more sustainable future. 🌱

Find out more in 👉 https://www.onkaparinganow.com/News-listing/feral-olive-removal

Roadside planting puts pests in their place A unique McLaren Vale partnership is demonstrating how feral olive trees can be replaced on our roadsides.

The best views are in Thalassa!

One of our local speedsters.🤣
Check out the number plates.

UPDATE - Improvement work beginning soon
construction will commence on the traffic calming improvements, Chandlers Hill.

🔶️Removal of existing single lane island at junction of Mount Malvern Road, Scenic Court and Gulfview Drive.
🔶️Installation of speed cushions at junction of Mount Malvern Road, Scenic Court and Gulfview Drive.
🔶️Reconstruction of existing traffic calming island on Mount Malvern Road.

Construction will be undertaken between 7am and 5pm Monday to Saturday, excluding public holidays.

We will make every effort to minimise any inconvenience to residents, however there will by traffic restrictions in place, with road closures at critical stages of construction. Detours will be in place when road closures are required.

It is expected construction will be completed in October 2024.

Cherry Gardens Memorial Hall is run by our local volunteers who do so much for our community. This is disgusting behaviour. If anyone has any information, please report it.

Geoff Eaton Councillor Thalassa Ward 2018 City of Onkaparinga City of Onkaparinga Moira Were Mayor City of Onkaparinga Cherry Chatter Cherry Gardens Ironbank Recreation Ground Cherry Gardens Country Fire Service Friends of Ironbank and Cherry Gardens Minton Farm Animal Rescue Centre

After a piece of the metal signage at Aberfoyle Park shopping centre (The Hub) fell this week. Now is the time for a full upgrade of our local shopping centre. It's outdated, unsafe and an eyesore in the heart of our community.

Clarendon has a rich history and so many stories to share.

CLARENDON, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Approx 1869

I'm reflecting on the early days of Clarendon today, and I came across a picture of some people on a stunning property. Although I don't know who these people are, life back then would have been much harder than today. According to the Clarendon Community Association website, apparently its residents had to walk to O'Halloran Hill (which by Google Maps is a 10.8 kilometre walk by existing roads) and then take a stagecoach to Adelaide to purchase supplies. Can you imagine having to do that these days?

The original photograph of this edited and colourised picture was taken in approximately 1869 by Daily and Fox. The image is "Clarendon (B 73750)" from the State Library of South Australia, Clarendon Collection. The unedited black-and-white picture can be found in the comments or the link below.

https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/B+73750

The Library summarises, "Carte de visite view of Clarendon, South Australia, including a single-storey stone building surrounded by a post-and-rail fence, with another two-storey stone building behind it."

The State Library of South Australia provides the 'Place names of South Australia' document (link to the document is below):

"The Aborigines knew the district as 'toondilla' and the history of the town commenced on 21 October 1840 when section 801, Hundred of Noarlunga, was granted to Richard Blundell of Hooton, Chester, England. This land was conveyed to James Philcox in 1846, and a memorial in the General Registry Office recites the sale of several allotments in 'the township of Clarendon ... laid out by the said James Philcox.'

The balance of section 801 was conveyed to George Morphett in March 1848 who, at a later date, subdivided it and a letter from S. H. Curnow in 1908 persuaded Robney Cockburn that the said gentleman was the creator of the village.

The town was extended in 1855 when Joseph Hardy cut up a portion of section 800; in 1857, Richard Morphett created allotments on a portion of the same section. James Philcox left no record of why he christened the town 'Clarendon'." If you would like to read more, check out the website below:
https://published.collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/placenamesofsouthaustralia/C.pdf

Sources: Thanks to the State Library of South Australia and the Clarendon Community Association

Edited and colourised by Kelly Bonato of A Colourful History

Copyright © Kelly Bonato 2023. All image editing, enhancement and colourisation is subject to copyright. You can share this post, but the image alone cannot be copied or shared without my permission.

Mt Barker Council to introduce 24/7 cat containment laws

Congratulations to Mt Barker Council in the Adelaide Hills!

Yet another South Australian Council is introducing 24/7 cat containment laws - while the State Government continues to sit on its hands and do nothing.

An UPDATE from George 🐕 on the Taminga Way, Flagstaff Hill path upgrade

At the 21 May 2024 Council meeting, a petition was received regarding the installation of a footpath adjacent Taminga Way, Flagstaff Hill.

Following this meeting, SA Water contacted council to organise an on-site meeting to discuss this project further.

During the site meeting, staff discussed the history of the site including the petition which was received and completed a walkover whilst explaining the scope of works. As the site is located on land which is owned by SA Water but leased to council, it was important that SA Water representatives understood the extent of the proposed works, as well as the timeline for delivery.

SA Water advised that they did not foresee there being any issues with this project proceeding, however are unable to contribute funding towards this project. The project will therefore remain scheduled for delivery in the 2025-26 financial year, subject to budget approval. The project has been scoped and is currently in the design phase, with community engagement scheduled for completion before December 2024.

Beautiful, peaceful, green Thalassa Park. How lucky are we to have a regional park in our Ward.

Looking forward to seeing the Thalassa Park masterplan progress.

Join us at Coromandel Community Centre Inc for these fun and affordable activities for the kids
Thursdays, 9:30 to 11am, $4 per family
Pay as you go.
School Term only.

Join us for these fun activities put together by the volunteers on the curriculum planner for our Outdoor Playgroup.

Thursdays
9:30 to 11am
$4 per family
Pay as you go.
School Term only.

See you there.

🏆 Winner, Winner, Don't want to make dinner! This deal is for you.

Thank you Chicken Hub !

Special Offer. Winner Winner Meal Deal. As part of our winning celebrations for Adelaide best takeaway, voted on Triple M.

Starts today. Available for a limited time only. Order in store or by phone.

Includes 1 x whole roast chicken, 1x medium chips, 1x small gravy and 1x 1.25 litre drink.

For all our customers to celebrate too with this huge saving!!! See you for this great family meal, greatly discounted!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡

We Won!!!!

🏏Are you looking to get into womens cricket? Flagstaff Hill Cricket Club has secured a 4 week program for women's cricket.

Find out more by emailing [email protected] and attending their info session: women's confidence in cricket.

Focus on Flagstaff Hill Flagstaff Community Centre Flagstaff Hill Primary School Aberfoyle Community Centre Aberfoyle Park High School Aberfoyle Hub Primary School Flagstaff Hill Community News Cherry Chatter Erin Thompson MP Geoff Eaton Councillor Thalassa Ward 2018 City of Onkaparinga Councillor Michael Fisher, Pimpala Ward - City of Onkaparinga Cr Kim Davis - City of Onkaparinga - Pimpala Ward Moira Were Mayor City of Onkaparinga South Australian Cricket Association