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Elected Members' Favourite Places

15 February 2021

We invited our Mayor and Elected Members to share their favourite places from within their own ward across our City.

These stories were captured into a short-form video series to share with our community on social media.

You can review each episode from the series below.

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Angela Evans - Mayor

The River Torrens Linear Park is a beautiful feature of our City.

Mayor Angela Evans explains why it's such a special place to her as well as the wider community.

Edgar Agius - Beverley ward

Councillor Edgar Agius welcomes us to the Maltese Cultural Centre to explain why it is his favourite place.

See how the Centre helps Cr Agius bring people together and build meaningful relationships with the community.

Matt Mitchell - Beverley ward

Councillor Matt Mitchell shares his memories at the tranquil John Keeley Reserve.

Cr Mitchell explains why the Reserve appeals to people of all ages and is a special place to visit in the Beverley ward.

Helen Hibeljic - Findon ward

There is a strong sense of community at the Woodville Rechabite Cricket Club.

Findon ward Councillor Helen Hibeljic explains why the club is close to her heart and is an important place for her entire family.

George Turelli - Findon ward

Head to Parkway Reserve where Councillor George Turelli explains why the Reserve is a much-loved spot in the community.

Cr Turelli shares the story behind the Reserve and why it remains a place of pride for him and locals in the area.

Sarah McGrath - Grange ward

Grange ward Councillor Sarah McGrath explores the Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve.

Cr McGrath explains why the spot is such an attraction for people yet is so accessible and close to the CBD.

Tom Scheffler - Grange ward

The Grange Jetty precinct is where Councillor Tom Scheffler enjoys the peace and refreshing sea breeze.

The precinct is a popular place, especially in the summer months, as the perfect spot to unwind and relax.

Paul Sykes - Henley ward

The Henley and Grange RSL Club is a special place to Councillor Paul Sykes and the local community.

Cr Sykes explains why the club helps connect people in its own unique way and is his favourite place in his ward.

Kenzie van den Nieuwelaar - Henley ward

Councillor Kenzie van den Nieuwelaar takes us down to Henley Beach with her dog Moet to show us why it's such a special place to her.

She outlines why the spot has so much to offer to the local community and is a "gem" in the City of Charles Sturt.

Paul Alexandrides - Hindmarsh ward

Hindmarsh ward Councillor Paul Alexandrides shows us his favourite place at Sam Johnson Reserve.

The Reserve is an important piece of open space for the local community and boasts a range of facilities to cater for people of all ages.

Alice Campbell - Hindmarsh ward

La Lorientaise Creperie is a place that captures the local community spirit for Hindmarsh Councillor Alice Campbell.

Cr Campbell shares with us exactly why the Creperie has become such an important spot for her.

Gerard Ferrao - Semaphore Park ward

The Freshwater Lakes at West Lakes is a special place for Councillor Gerard Ferrao and his family.

Cr Ferrao enjoys meeting with local residents and sharing picnics with his family before heading to the nearby beach.

Stuart Ghent - Semaphore Park ward

Point Malcolm Reserve is a place for relaxation and activity and is one of Councillor Stuart Ghent's favourite locations in the City of Charles Sturt.

Cr Ghent shows us some of the many features of Point Malcolm Reserve and explains why it is such a unique space in our City.

Kelly Thomas - West Woodville ward

West Woodville ward Councillor Kelly Thomas explains the importance of Woodville Oval to our local Charles Sturt community.

Cr Thomas explains how the facility has grown to become a hive of activity for our residents.

Tolley Wasylenko - West Woodville ward

Carnegie Reserve in Royal Park is a special spot in our City for Councillor Tolley Wasylenko.

Cr Wasylenko explains why the Reserve has become a popular meeting place for friends and families alike.

Oanh Nguyen - Woodville ward

Woodville ward Councillor Oanh Nguyen shares why the St Clair Wetlands is a special place to her family and the community.

The open space, proximity to facilities and balance with nature all add to the charm of the area according to Cr Nguyen.

Charlotte Watson - Woodville ward

Councillor Charlotte Watson gives us a tour of the St Clair Recreation precinct to explain why it offers so much to the local community.

The precinct is a unique mix of the traditional and modern, the peaceful and vibrant and is a special spot for Cr Watson and her family.