Governor of South Australia Visits APC!

Published 1st September 2020

Wednesday 26 August 2020 was a special day for Adelaide Plains Council as we were lucky enough to showcase our region to the Governor of South Australia, His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC.

It was my absolute pleasure to host His Excellency on a tour of our district after he accepted my earlier invitation. This was an informal visit to view some of the key areas of importance to Adelaide Plains and the State. A COVID-Safe lunch was held at the Mallala Council Chambers where elected members were able to talk freely with the Governor who showed great interest in our Councillors and how the elected body was working co-operatively for the betterment of the area.

Amongst the sites visited during the five (5) hour tour were:

Mallala Men’s Shed
Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary
Greenwheat Freekeh
NAIS lagoons
Perfection Fresh
Liberty Development
Xavier College
Two Wells Main Street public realm upgrade

Council’s Chief Executive Officer, James Miller, said, “The Governor was extremely impressed with all that APC had to offer and was truly appreciative for the hospitality afforded to him by Council, our community, our business sector, government departments, as well as elected members and staff. What an absolute privilege to host His Excellency for the day in our very own backyard!”

The key message I took away from this day travelling with the Governor, where we were able to speak openly, was that Adelaide Plains Council is an area of great focus. The business opportunities, the residential growth and the agricultural and horticultural importance to the State is, and will continue to be, of great importance.

A smaller Council delivering big – the people of the Plains are to be congratulated!

Mark Wasley

Mayor

1 September 2020