Welcome
To the heart of the Murraylands, where families and visitors enjoy a vibrant river lifestyle surrounded by a prosperous growing region of primary and secondary industry.
The City of Murray Bridge is situated 80km east of Adelaide, South Australia and incorporates the areas of Callington, Jervois, Mypolonga, Wellington & Woods Point.
With a mediterranean climate the region hosts more than 1.1 million visitors every year for business and holiday. Attractions include water sports, boating, fishing, swimming, motor sports, recreation, walking trails, restaurants and the International pedal prix.
The Council area covers 1,828 sq kilometres (including our portion of the River Murray and Lake Alexandrina). The trafficable road network is 975 kilometres (not including Transport SA roads) and this figure is increasing as more and more housing subdivisions are developed.
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2010 Council meetings
Council will now hold its ordinary meetings every 3 weeks
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BrowseAloud
The Rural City of Murray Bridge has an ongoing commitment to make our Council accessible for all. This includes our Website. We have installed software to assist you to access the site easily. You will need to download the free software by clicking on the links and following the prompts.
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Ferries McDonald Road Upgrade - January 2010
1 February 2010
Council thanks the 25 respondents who provided their submission in responding to aspects of the EPBC Act Referral associated with the project, and specifically, on the matters of national environmental significance.
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Murray Bridge Railway Precinct EOI
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Redevelopment of Sixth Street
5 November 2009
The recent awarding of the Regional Centre of Culture to Murray Bridge has resulted in the redevelopment of the Town Hall and Regional Gallery. The redevelopment is due for completion in March 2010. Council is also seeking to develop Sixth Street between Bridge Street and Fifth Street including a one way proposal.
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Murray Bridge Better Development Plan DPA
18 December 2009
On 17 December 2009, the Minister for Urban Development Planning approved the Murray Bridge Better Development Plan Development Plan Amendment (DPA) for public consultation. The Minister also agreed thtat the DPA would come into effect immediately on an interim basis. The DPA was consolidated on 17 December 2009
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Rural Property Addressing
18 December 2009
Every occupied rural property in South Australia - homes and business - will soon have a nationally consistent numbered address.
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Survey - Library Hours - Murray Bridge Public Library
17 December 2009
There have been requests for the library to open for additional hours than currently operating. A survey is being undertaken to ascertain public opinion on this matter.
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Riverfront Road Shacks - DWLBC recommendations
Reporting of Riverbank Collapse should be reported through 1800 751 970 (manned 24 hour hotline)
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LGA State Election Campaign
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24 hour Riverbank Collapse Hotline
12 November 2009
A new 24 hour hotline has been established for the community to get general information about riverbank collapse or to report new cracking on the riverbank. The new Riverbank Collapse Hotline is 1800 751 970. Calls to this service a free
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Town Hall Redevelopment
7 July 2009
The Town Hall and Gallery redevelopment is well underway, with works currently in the deconstruction phase. The development will incorporate an upper level balcony in the auditorium, a new kitchen/bar area, new toilet facilities and an open space foyer entry for pre show refreshments.
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Boat Ramps
20 March 2009
Council advises that the following boat ramps are CLOSED - Thiele Reserve and Hume Reserve.
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Riverbank Slumping - Public Notice
10 March 2009
Over the past year there have been a number of riverbank slumping incidents within the lower River Murray, particularly during the summer months, sometimes involving large amounts of displaced soil and rock as occurred at Long Island Marina in Murray Bridge on 4 February 2009.
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SA Health Media Release - Onkaparinga Pipeline Water Caution
The Department of Health considers that N.fowleri does not represent a risk to recreational use of the River Murray. For more information call the SA Health Media Line - 08 8226 6488
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Customer Service Ethos
13 January 2009
Welcome to the Rural City of Murray Bridge - A Friendly & Positive Customer Experience
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2010 Regional Centre of Culture
Rural City of Murray Bridge - Online Mapping Service
.JPG "Murray Bridge Online mapping")
New Kerbside Recycling Service
Awards
- 2008 National Award for Local Government - Joint 'National Award for Innovation' winner - Youth Led Rescue
- 2008 National Award for Local Government - Joint 'National Award for Innovation' winner - Community of Youth Services
- 2008 National Award for Local Government - Health & Wellbeing Category Winner - Community of Youth Services
- 2008 National Award for Local Government - Youth Engagement Category Winner - Youth Led Rescue
- 2008 SA/NT Local Government Managers Association, Regional Council of the Year Award for Leadership and Management.
- 2007 Customer Service Award for Excellence - Annual Service Quality Network SA
- 2007 Risk Manager of the Year
- 2007 Various Kesab awards for Water Conservation
- 2007 Planning Institute of Australia, Urban Growth Management Study - Commendation
- 2008 LGA of SA Environment Award - Finalist
- 2007 Local Government Work Cover Scheme finalist
- 2005 National Awards for Local Government - National Award for Excellence - Murraylands Youth Website
- 2005 National Awards for Local Government - Youth Engagement Category winner - Murraylands Youth Website
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