Draft 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.

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.

What is Proposed

Shaped by ideas and input gathered through targeted engagement with key business and industry stakeholders, and Elected Members, a draft Growth, Investment and Visitor Economy Framework has been developed and is presented for community consultation.

The draft Framework details practical actions for Council to take to strengthen our local economy, supporting existing businesses while attracting new investment and leveraging existing regional partnerships.

Get Involved

Stakeholders across all forms of industry (big and small), business, proprietors, entrepreneurs, volunteer organisations, tourism, visitor economy and experience operators, and the broader community are invited to have your say on the draft Growth, Investment and Visitor Economy Framework.

Review the draft Growth, Investment and Visitor Economy Framework and provide your feedback by:

• Completing the online feedback form
• Emailing info@dcgrant.sa.gov.au
• Completing a hard copy feedback form available at Council's Principal Office, 324 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier and Port MacDonnell Community Complex, 5-7 Charles Street, Port MacDonnell

Feedback must be submitted in writing to the District Council of Grant by 5:00pm Friday 21 November 2025.

Next Steps

Following the close of consultation, feedback will be reviewed and amendments will be made to the draft Framework, where appropriate.

The final Growth, Investment and Visitor Economy Framework and summary of feedback will then be presented to Council for endorsement at the December 2025 Council Meeting.