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# Whyalla Beach Splash & Play Plaza

> Corporation of the City of Whyalla received $3,141,443 from Growing Regions Round 2 for this project in Whyalla, South Australia.

## Project facts

| Fact | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Applicant | Corporation of the City of Whyalla |
| Applicant type | Council |
| Round | R2: Growing Regions Round 2 |
| Location | Whyalla |
| State | South Australia |
| Commonwealth funding approved | $3,141,443 |
| Project type | Parks and open space |
| Source | [Growing Regions Program Round 2 funded projects (September 2025), page 11](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/growing-regions-program-round-2-funded-projects-september-2025.pdf#page=11) |

## What is the project?

The department's Round 2 funded projects list describes it this way:

> The project will deliver a destination playground which will include an adventure playbox, outdoor adventure play area, flying fox, swings, net crossings, climbing wall, monkey bars, water features, wave lawn and scooter track, basketball court, landscaping, seating, shelter, lighting and picnic areas.

Applicant, location, state and funding are also from that list ([page 11](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/growing-regions-program-round-2-funded-projects-september-2025.pdf#page=11)).



## Similar funded projects

- [Nookamka Caring for Country: Infrastructure /Cultural Conservation Project](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/barmera-nookamka-caring-for-country/), Barmera SA: $1,435,960
- [Reinvigorating Our Riverfront - Creating Places for Everyone](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/swan-hill-reinvigorating-our-riverfront/), Swan Hill VIC: $5,076,157
- [Longreach Recreational Precinct](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/longreach-recreational-precinct/), Longreach QLD: $2,251,418

## Planning something similar for Round 3?

Round 3 is expected to fund $250,000 to $15 million per project. If you have a similar project in mind, we can help you get the quotes, designs and evidence together before the guidelines are released.

Checked on 30 October 2026.

## Sources

- [Growing Regions Program Round 2 funded projects (September 2025)](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/growing-regions-program-round-2-funded-projects-september-2025.pdf) (infrastructure.gov.au)

## Related pages

- [Nookamka Caring for Country: Infrastructure /Cultural Conservation Project](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/barmera-nookamka-caring-for-country.md)
- [Reinvigorating Our Riverfront - Creating Places for Everyone](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/swan-hill-reinvigorating-our-riverfront.md)
- [Longreach Recreational Precinct](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/longreach-recreational-precinct.md)

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