Growth, Investment and Visitor Economy Framework

We want to know how to help you succeed in business within our district.

Background

The District Council of Grant is committed to ensuring a growing and vibrant economy, optimising our diverse primary industries and unique natural assets. This is reflected in Council's Strategic Plan 2024 - 2034 developed in collaboration with our community, Elected Members and Council staff. The Strategic Plan includes a key project to clarify Council’s approach to supporting the local economy by developing a plan for sustainable growth and tourism.

The District Council of Grant recently completed the Strategic Land Use Priorities Plan and the State Planning Commission has released a draft Regional Plan for the Limestone Coast which both envisage population growth for the District.

What is proposed

Council is now reviewing its approach to economic development to ensure that the District Council of Grant optimises employment and growth potential to support the envisaged population growth.

In April 2025, Council approved to commence engagement with industry, business, proprietors, tourism and visitor economy operators to assist the development of a Growth, Investment and Visitor Economy Framework. The Framework will help guide Council’s future efforts to deliver growth and tourism outcomes for the district.

Council recognises the changing economic conditions for our community which will be considered throughout the development of this Framework.

Get involved

Stakeholders across all forms of industry (big and small), business, proprietors, entrepreneurs, volunteer organisations, tourism, visitor economy and experience operators to have your say on how Council can help you succeed in business.

Council recognises that efforts to grow the local economy are better when we work together which is why Council is asking for your input to understand what is important in your industry, and how Council can assist business and industry in the district to succeed.

Have your say by:

• Completing the online survey below
• Emailing info@dcgrant.sa.gov.au
• Completing a hard copy survey available at Council's Principal Office, 324 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier and Port MacDonnell Community Complex, 5-7 Charles Street, Port MacDonnell
• Contacting Manager Strategy and Growth Rebecca Perkin on (08) 8721 0444 to book a time for a one-on-one discussion

Feedback must be submitted by 5:00pm Friday 20 June 2025.

Next Steps

Council staff will review feedback received during the targeted consultation period and liaise with business, industry, community and Council representatives to gain additional information. The Growth, Investment and Visitor Economy Framework will then be drafted based on industry and Council input.

The Draft Framework will made public and opened for broader community consultation. Following the close of consultation, feedback will be reviewed and amendments will be made to the draft document, where appropriate.

The final Growth, Investment and Visitor Economy Framework will then be presented to Council for endorsement.