City Of Port Augusta

Port Augusta is situated near the head of Spencer's Gulf in South Australia. The gulf was named by Captain Mathew Flinders in 1802 as a compliment to the President of the Admiralty Board in England.

The rapid spread of pastoralists throughout the southern Flinders Ranges and well into the northern Flinders Ranges by 1852 made it desirable to establish a port as near to the head of the gulf as possible. The actual selection of the harbour of Port Augusta is attributed to Messrs A.L. Elder and J. Grainger who were Directors of the Mount Remarkable Mining Company. Port Augusta was named after Lady Augusta Young, wife of Sir Henry Fox Young, who was at the time the Deputy Governor of South Australia.

The northern waters of Spencer's Gulf are ideal for recreational fisherman as well as yachting and skiing enthusiasts. Recreational fisherman will find many species of table fish readily available. King George Whiting are particularly plentiful from autumn through to late spring. In recent years Yellow Tail King Fish have been keenly sought as part of a local fishing competition.

In recent years there has been a significant change to the beach shacks in the Blanche Harbour to the south of Port Augusta. This area on the western side of the Gulf and 15kms south of the City now has over 300 beach shacks and provides exceptional recreation and holiday enjoyment for the residents of the city and visitors.


Stage One of the Foreshore Redevelopment is now completed. Residents and tourists alike have enbraced the completed works with enthusiasm .
The shared pedestrian/bikeway connecting the old bridge to the CBD is a feature of the project. Photo-electric controlled lighting along the path and solar powered lights across the old bridge will be a great benefit to night time users.

All new lawned areas and planting beds have been installed in specially prepared top soil incorporating an automatically controlled sub-surface irrigation network. This equipment will reduce the maintenance of the garden and precisely control the distribution of water as and when necessary.

The Swimmers Memorial Gardens, one of the few remaining features of the old Foreshore site has been restored to represent its early glory, one important link between Port Augusta's past and present.

Port Augusta has long been known as the "Crossroads of Australia" and the "Gateway to the Outback". It is also a gateway to the northern and central Flinders Ranges. The Flinders Ranges are a range of mountains stretching some 400 kilometers in length. They commence 200 kilometers north of Adelaide at Crystal Brook. They can be easily accessed from all states of Australia. From the Eastern states via Adelaide, Mildura or Broken Hill. From the Northern Territory and Western Australia via Port Augusta and also from the Birdsville & Strzelecki Tracks will lead through the Flinders Ranges.

 

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The Social Vision Committee

The Social Vision Committee that was established in January, 2002 provides advice to Council on partnerships that can be developed to implement the plan. The committee meets monthly to closely monitor and evaluate actual achievements and progress.

PORT AUGUSTA - SHAPING THE FUTURE

Corporation of the City of Port Augusta

4 Mackay Street (PO Box 1704)
Telephone: (08) 86 419100 Fax: (08) 86 410357
E-Mail admin@portaugusta.sa.gov.au