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13 May 2024
How we engage
In a bid to promote inclusivity and meaningful community involvement, Mount Barker District Council has a robust community engagement process aimed at incorporating diverse perspectives into our decision-making.
  • council
  • Community
11 May 2024
Mount Barker a finalist at Leadership Excellence Awards
Mount Barker District Council has been recognised by Local Government Professionals Australia as a finalist in three categories at the SA Leadership Excellence Awards held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Friday 10 May 2024.
  • council
  • Environment
  • Economic Development
  • Fire
09 May 2024
A more flexible waste management system
Effective from 1 July 2024, Mount Barker District Council is introducing a significant update to its Waste Management Policy.
  • council
  • Environment
  • Waste and Recycling
08 May 2024
Traffic lights endorsed for busy intersection
At its meeting on Monday May 6 2024, Mount Barker District Council made a significant decision to improve traffic management and safety by endorsing the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Hartmann, Alexandrina, and Bald Hills roads.
  • council
  • Infrastructure
  • Major Projects
  • Transport and Roads
  • Mount Barker
07 May 2024
New Funding Boost for Turf Maintenance
In a significant move to support sporting grounds and enhance community recreation in the Adelaide Hills, the Mount Barker District Council will provide an increased contribution to six Grounds Committees who maintain Council’s natural turf-based sporting grounds.
  • Recreation
  • Callington
  • Echunga
  • Hahndorf
  • Macclesfield
  • Meadows
  • Nairne
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
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