Salisbury Aware | December 2023 to June 2024

A word from Mayor Gillian Aldridge OAM.

Salisbury Aware is a community magazine dedicated to the people and stories across the City of Salisbury. It features everything from events, projects, good news stories around the community, and exciting things on the horizon.

‘Tis the season to celebrate! Which usually means making memories, exchanging gifts, throwing parties – and a whole lot of wastage that comes with it.

The Salisbury Aquatic Centre site is buzzing with activity, as construction progress is well underway and on track for a grand public opening in mid-2024.

The Warringga Committee have recently been recognised for their dedication and hard work to support the local First Nations community to connect with country.

This year’s Shopfront Improvement Grant program is well underway, as the recipients have been selected and works are in progress to transform the exteriors of the sites to reflect the outstanding businesses on the inside.

The past few months at the Salisbury Community Hub have looked a little different, with the introduction of Salisbury Hub After Dark, a new initiative with the goal of providing efficient work spaces to the community’s night owls.

South Australians are invited to have their say on a proposal to update bushfire hazard mapping and effectively plan for and mitigate the impacts of bushfire hazards across the state.

Here in the City of Salisbury, we take great pride in our interculturalism. We feel lucky to have residents from all across the globe contributing to our culturally diverse community, and recently we had a visit from an influential person who has dedicated their career to intercultural affairs.

Salisbury United Football Club have had an absolutely jam packed 2023, with the Berries senior team taking out ‘the double’ of league premiers, while also taking home the Grand Final Champions cup!

Three young residents of the City of Salisbury have taken initiative to raise awareness for vision impairment by working together with Council and See Differently to bring some important messaging to the community.

There’s nothing quite like the challenge of tertiary education and one local resident is facing it head on, with results to be proud of.

Bridgestone Athletics Centre have celebrated some incredibly proud moments recently, with a number of athletes representing Australia on international stages in the world games over the winter period.

What a night! The City of Salisbury’s annual International Women’s Day event on 5 March at the Salisbury Community Hub was an absolute hit.

Anticipation grows as exciting progress is being made at the new Salisbury Aquatic Centre site, with the installation of the kids' splash pad and waterplay area nearing completion.

The City of Salisbury’s Starlight Cinema is back for another beautiful night under the stars.

The City of Salisbury is coming alive with bursts of colour and expression, as the Create a Place public art project is taking shape.

The City of Salisbury’s residential landscape is about to get even better, with a brand-new development overlooking the picturesque Lake Windemere Reserve currently in the works.

It’s no secret that the City of Salisbury is abundant with nature.

We asked our Elected Members, ‘What recent community achievement, event, or project in your ward are you proud of?’ Here’s what they said...

Read all about our exciting events!

Recently completed city works.