The Association had its beginnings as a Progress Association in late 1854. At a public meeting in early 1924 a Port Elliot Town and Foreshore Improvement Committee was formed, eventually becoming an incorporated body.
PETFIA's AGM will be held on 24 September 2025. Nomination Forms have been forwarded to all current financial members via email. All nominations for Executive and Committee Positions require a nomination form. All positions on the PETFIA committee will become vacant at the AGM. To nominate or be nominated you must be a financial member of PETFIA.
The repair of the shelters at the Croquet Lawns is ongoing, and we are pleased to report that discussions with Council have resulted in a decision to replace them in their original designs, and utilise as much of the original materials as possible. A great potential outcome. Latest news confirms Council has completed final detailed designs, a Development Application has been submitted, and construction is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2025. Well Done Alexandrina Council.
At Council's meeting held 15 September 2025 Council received and accepted unanimously without change the following report on presenting the outcomes of the Horseshoe Bay, Port Elliot Data Collection and Wave Modelling Study and to seek Council's endorsement of the draft Community Engagement Plan as the basis for communicating to key stakeholders and the community these outcomes, and to seek their feedback regarding the potential mitigation/adaptation options to help inform mitigation treatment decisions. Council has endorsed the provision of a Popup Booth at the upcoming Port Elliot Show to explain the process & outcomes. An extract from the Council's Agenda details can be accessed via the Title above. We encourage our community to familiarise themselves about the findings & long term future of Horseshoe Bay.
Paul Freebairn is now busily installing the current series of plaques around our town - keep a lookout for them on your walks.
The Community Garden Newsletter can be accessed by clicking on the title above.
