Tumby Bay Community Updates: January Events and News

Tumby Bay District Council Podcast

Welcome to the Tumby Bay District Council Podcast, your source for the latest news and events in our vibrant community.
In this episode, we cover important updates that will shape the Tumby Bay district in the coming months.
Community Engagement on Financial and Infrastructure Planning
The Council is launching a critical community engagement process to help shape the future of our district's financial and infrastructure planning. We're seeking your input on the revised Long-Term Financial Plan and the Infrastructure and Asset Management Plans, which outline how we intend to sustainably manage our vital community assets and services over the next 15 years.
Key initiatives include:

• A proposed rate increase to fund essential repairs to the Tumby Bay and Port Neill jetties, supported by a $4 million Cash Advance Loan.

• Implementation of coastal protection measures.

• Continued provision of core services that our community relies on.

Your feedback is vital. Look out for more information on our social media channels, the Council website, and a direct mailout to your mailbox, which will include detailed information and a survey to gather your input. Your voice will help us strike the right balance between managing costs and delivering essential services.
Season's Greetings
As the year draws to a close, on behalf of the Council and our Chief Executive Officer, Rebecca Hayes, we wish everyone in our community a joyful Christmas and a happy, safe New Year. Thank you for your support throughout 2024 as we've worked together to address challenges and embrace opportunities. We're looking forward to continuing our positive engagement in 2025 as we collaborate to create a bright and sustainable future for the Tumby Bay district.
2024 Tumby Bay Christmas Pageant
Get ready for the festive season! The 2024 Tumby Bay Christmas Pageant is happening on Friday, 20th December from 6 pm. The pageant will kick off on Wibberley Street—if you're entering a float, please assemble there from 5:30 pm.
Highlights include:

• The pageant will end at the Travellers Rest, where floats will disperse.

• Announcements of the winners for float categories will be made at the end of the pageant at the Chairman's Chair, on the corner of Spencer Street and North Terrace.

• Father Christmas will be there for photos during the presentations!

We encourage everyone to get involved—the more floats, the merrier! Please spread the word and remember to adhere to safety guidelines:

• Maintain a 5 km/h speed limit.

• Leave a minimum of 10 meters between each float.

• If distributing gifts, please ensure they're wrapped.

• A $50 donation is appreciated to help fund pageant prizes.

Prize categories include Most Creative, Best Individual Character, Most Festive, Best Represented Sporting Club, and Best Decorated Bike or Small Vehicle. Your support helps make this wonderful community event a success.
2025 Australia Day Awards Announcement
We're thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Australia Day Awards, recognizing achievements and outstanding contributions to our community:

• Citizen of the Year: Paul Stoddard

• Young Citizen of the Year: Naylene Campbell-Webb

• Senior Citizen of the Year: Marlene Poole

• Award for Active Citizenship: Tumby Bay National Trust Museum Volunteers

• Community Event of the Year: 24 Hour Pedal for Parkinsons