Locals and tourists keen to catch a glimpse of Whyalla’s cuttlefish will have better access to the Point Lowly dive site this season.
Upgrade works at the site are underway, including an increase in parking and changing areas, a dedicated vendor area, and improved safety measures.
Mayor Phill Stone says none of these works will impact the cuttlefish or the environment.
“We’ve worked with scientists and experts to confirm that this work will have negligible impact on the conditions that make the site so conducive to the cuttlefish, Mayor Stone says.
“Although the project is timed to finish prior to the large migration commencing, we’ll continually monitor the surrounding areas to provide additional understanding of potential impact that the proposed works may have on the cuttlefish.”
Local cuttlefish expert Tony Bramley has commended the Council on the initiative.
“We’ll be involved in the monitoring of the area throughout the project and will keep Council informed of our observations,” Mr Bramley says.
Upgrades will continue throughout April, and there will be no access to facilities on the site during this time.
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