Published 18th May 2026
The Rural City of Murray Bridge continues to make strong progress in delivering services, projects and infrastructure that support our growing community.

Q3 Quarterly Progress Report 2025-26

The Rural City of Murray Bridge continues to make strong progress in delivering services, projects and infrastructure that support our growing community.

Key highlights from Quarter 3 (January – March 2026) include:

  • Swanport Road Masterplan – Stage 5 is now complete, with new landscaping and irrigation enhancing the pathway and building on last year’s shared‑use path and solar lighting upgrades.
  • Brinkley Reuse Centre – Volunteers contributed 1,368 hours supporting reuse, repair and community connection while diverting around 1.5 tonnes of material from landfill each week.
  • Performing Arts + Function Centre – 1,497 attendances were recorded across performances and events this quarter.
  • Community Wellbeing – Programs such as Walking Netball, Easy Moves for Active Ageing, Chatty Café and Dementia Café continued to grow, strengthening social connection and inclusion.
  • Disability Access & Inclusion Plan – Council launched the DAIP 2025–2029 with a community event featuring lived‑experience speakers and released its first Easy Read document.
  • Infrastructure Upgrades – Wharf Hill received 11 new solar lights, improving safety along the walking trail, while multiple road, kerb and footpath renewal projects were completed across the district.

Council remains focused on preparing for growth, supporting community wellbeing and delivering high‑quality services for our Region.

Read the full Q3 Progress Report here.