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18 Apr 2024
Bridging an environmental gap
A pedestrian bridge has been built over Western Flat Creek made from 500kg of recycled soft plastics, enough to fill 29 standard 240L kerbside recycling bins.
  • Environment
  • Infrastructure
  • Mount Barker
09 Apr 2024
Working towards Hahndorf parking solutions
In March 2018, Council endorsed the Hahndorf Township Plan. This plan was developed in consultation and engagement with key stakeholders including the Hahndorf Community Association and Hahndorf Business and Tourism Association. Throughout the Township Plan there are several principles and actions that relate to improving car parking supply in Hahndorf.
  • Infrastructure
  • Transport and Roads
  • Hahndorf
28 Mar 2024
Gather Round countdown starts in Mount Barker
With just over a week to go until the first bounce of the 2024 AFL Gather Round, businesses across Mount Barker and the Adelaide Hills are gearing up for an influx of visitors.
  • Events
  • Community
  • Economic Development
20 Mar 2024
Accessible For All - 2023 Highlights
Since the adoption of Council's first Disability Access and Inclusion Plan at the end of 2020, there has been some great work happening in our district.
  • Events
  • Community
  • Recreation
06 Mar 2024
Draft financial plans for community input
Mount Barker District Council has released its 2024 – 2034 Long Term Financial Plans (LTFP) and Asset Management Plans to the community for feedback.
  • council
  • Major Projects
  • Transport and Roads
06 Mar 2024
Mountain Pool closure confirmed for 2025
At its 4 March meeting, Mount Barker District Council confirmed the closure and decommissioning of the Mountain Pool to coincide with the opening of the Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre (RALC) on land bordered by Bald Hills and Springs Road.
  • council
  • Regional Indoor Aquatic and Leisure Centre
  • Recreation
  • Mount Barker
26 Feb 2024
Meet our new Biodiversity Team
After a competitive selection process, our new on-ground biodiversity team members have been announced!
  • council
  • Environment
06 Feb 2024
Street Arts Festival a banquet of entertainment
Mt Barker Council and Business Mount Barker are joining forces to bring a taste of Mad March to the district by funding a street arts festival in the pop-up park on Morphett Street.
  • council
  • Events
  • Town Centre
  • Community
  • Major Projects
  • Mount Barker
  • Arts
31 Jan 2024
Adelaide Hills Visitor Services Adapt to Demand
Last year, Council decided to close the Adelaide Hills Visitor Information Centre with the last day 31 January. This move comes in response to the changing landscape of how visitors access information in the digital age.
  • council
  • Community
  • Economic Development
  • Hahndorf
26 Jan 2024
2024 Citizen of the Year award winners
Mayor Leach officiated the local Citizen of the Year awards ceremony at Auchendarroch House recognising the hard work put in by community members over the past year to run events, activities and programs within the Mount Barker district.
  • Community
25 Jan 2024
Brukunga: From Ashes to Bloom
In the aftermath of the traumatic Black Summer Bushfires in 2019, the resilient community of Brukunga found strength in unity.
  • Community
  • Brukunga
  • Fire
23 Jan 2024
Laratinga Wetlands: A thriving ecosystem and visitor destination
In the early 1990s, Laratinga Wetland was established as an essential part of the wastewater treatment process. It was designed to reduce the impact of nutrient-rich water on the Nairne and Mount Barker creeks.
  • Community
  • Environment
  • Recreation
  • Mount Barker
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