District Council of Grant

What District Council of Grant does

The District Council of Grant, which officially rebranded to the Southern Limestone Coast Council in 2024, is a statutory local government authority serving the Limestone Coast region of South Australia, with its principal office in Mount Gambier and secondary facilities in Port MacDonnell and Glenburnie. Established in 1997 through the amalgamation of regional councils under South Australian local government reforms, the council provides a comprehensive suite of municipal services including waste management and recycling (including a FOGO program), animal management, infrastructure maintenance (roads, boat ramps, street lighting), planning and development assessment, fire prevention, community services, and business/economic development support.

The council operates three significant regional infrastructure assets: Mount Gambier Regional Airport (offering passenger services connected to Qantas), Mount Gambier & District Saleyards (a weekly livestock selling facility in Glenburnie), and the Port MacDonnell Community Complex (incorporating a library, maritime museum, and community programs). Service delivery is conducted through physical office locations, an online self-service portal, and community engagement mechanisms including the Have Your Say consultation platform and social media channels.

Revenue is derived from property rates (calculated on capital valuations using a differential rate system for residential, commercial, and primary production land), user fees and charges (animal registrations, development applications, facility hire, airport fees, saleyards charges), and grants from the South Australian and Australian governments. The council employs approximately 40 staff and is governed by elected councillors under the Local Government Act 1999 (SA), with no private shareholders, venture capital, or public listing involved. The entity is accountable to ratepayers and operates as part of the broader South Australian state government system.

Name

District Council of Grant

Legal name

District Council of Grant

Website

https://dcgrant.sa.gov.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The District Council of Grant (now Southern Limestone Coast Council) is a statutory local government authority in South Australia serving the Limestone Coast region with municipal services, including waste management, infrastructure, planning, and operation of an airport, saleyards, and community facilities for approximately 40 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

akta.pro primary industry

Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Municipal administration
• Council rates
• Waste management
• Regional infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Gambier

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Council Rates: Property rates levied on residential and commercial properties within the council district as the primary source of revenue for funding local government services and infrastructure.
2. Fees and Charges: Various service fees including animal management registrations, development applications, planning fees, hire of community facilities, airport fees, and saleyards charges.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The District Council of Grant (now Southern Limestone Coast Council) is a local government authority delivering statutory municipal services across the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. Its core offering encompasses property rate administration, waste and recycling collection, animal management, planning and development assessment, fire prevention, infrastructure maintenance, regional airport and saleyards operations, food business regulation, and community programs.

Product overview

District Council of Grant (now Southern Limestone Coast Council) operates as a local government authority providing a comprehensive portfolio of civic services to residents and businesses in the Mount Gambier and Port MacDonnell region of South Australia. The council's service offering is organized as a unified suite of operational divisions rather than a software product platform. Key service lines include: Mount Gambier & District Saleyards (livestock sales facility), Mount Gambier Regional Airport (passenger and transport services), Port MacDonnell Community Complex (community facilities including library and museum), Animal Management, Environment & Waste Services, Infrastructure Management, Fire Prevention Services, Planning & Development Assessment, Rates & Property Administration, Business & Economic Development support, Food Business compliance, Community Services (citizenship, grants, volunteering), Discover/Tourism services, and digital engagement portals including the Have Your Say community consultation platform and online payment services. These services are delivered through physical locations, digital platforms, and outreach programs, reflecting standard Australian local government operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Port MacDonnell Community Complex: Community facility operated by the council offering library services, community programs, and housing the Port MacDonnell & District Maritime Museum.
• Mount Gambier Regional Airport
• Mount Gambier & District Saleyards

Products and services

• Animal Management Services Council service managing dog and cat registration, handling wandering animals and stock, addressing barking complaints, enforcing dog control areas, and providing pest and vermin control guidance for residents.
• Mount Gambier & District Saleyards Council-operated livestock selling facility offering support for farmers, regular Wednesday sale days, induction requirements, and incident reporting at the Glenburnie location.
• Mount Gambier Regional Airport Regional airport operated by the council providing passenger facilities, car parking, transport options, security services, and gallery space, connected to Qantas services.
• Port MacDonnell Community Complex Community facility offering library services, venue hire, school holiday programs, maritime museum access, and incident/emergency services, located at 5 Charles Street, Port MacDonnell.
• Planning & Development Services Statutory council service for development application processing, planning advice, native vegetation clearance services, and development register access for property owners and developers.
• Environment & Waste Services Environmental management service including wastewater systems, waste and recycling collections (with FOGO program), waste transfer station access, firewood collection, and native vegetation clearance.
• Infrastructure Services Council infrastructure management including boat ramps, street lighting, roadside slashing, overhanging limb removal, temporary road closures, rural property addressing, and vandalism reporting.
• Fire Prevention Services Bushfire preparedness service including fire prevention, combustion of hay permits, fire permits and restrictions, bushfire season preparation, and grain harvesting code of practice compliance.
• Business & Economic Development Support for local business development and economic growth initiatives, including a photo gallery showcase of local business activities.
• Rates & Property Services Property rate management including rate payments, concessions for eligible ratepayers, separate rates, valuations, objections, email billing, and senior rate postponement options.
• Food Business Services Food safety and business compliance including mobile food business registration, food premises inspections, and food safety guidance for food operators.
• Community Services Community support including Australia Day celebrations, Australian citizenship processing, cemetery services, community groups database, disability access and inclusion programs, events calendar, grants programs, health and wellbeing initiatives, and volunteering opportunities.
• Discover Tourism Services Tourism and visitor services covering local history and museums, nature walks and trails, conservation areas, trip planning (getting here, places to eat, accommodation), and recreation activities including caves, fishing, and coastal activities.
• Community Engagement Portal (Have Your Say) Online community consultation platform for residents to provide feedback on council projects, plans, and initiatives, featuring Local Heritage Survey project engagement.
• Online Payment Services Digital payment platform for rate payments and other council fees through secure online transactions.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Limestone Coast Landscape BoardminorOthersGovernment regulatory partnership for landscape planning, environmental management, and natural resources coordination. Information & Briefing Sessions held with the board on topics such as landscape planning.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tatiara District Council: South Australian regional council bordering the Limestone Coast with a comparable mix of agricultural, rural residential, and small-town service delivery. Similar scale and operating model, including operation of regional facilities.
• Kingston District Council: South Australian regional council in the Limestone Coast region with similar municipal service portfolio including waste, planning, animal management, and infrastructure. Comparable in scale and geographic concentration.
• Naracoorte Lucindale Council: South Australian regional council in the Limestone Coast region with a comparable mix of rural service delivery, primary production exposure, and municipal functions. Directly comparable in scale, geographic concentration, and operating model.
• Rural City of Murray Bridge: South Australian regional council of similar size and rural-urban mix, providing comparable municipal services in a regional context including planning, waste, infrastructure, and community services.
• City of Mount Gambier: Adjacent South Australian local government council serving the Mount Gambier urban center, where District Council of Grant has its principal office. Direct peer as a same-tier council operating in the same Limestone Coast region with comparable service delivery mandates and resident base.
• Wattle Range Council: Neighboring South Australian regional council with a similar rural-agricultural profile covering parts of the Limestone Coast. Comparable in scale, geographic scope, and mix of municipal service responsibilities including waste, planning, and infrastructure.
• Coorong District Council: South Australian regional council serving a similar rural and coastal area south of Adelaide. Comparable scale and service mix with similar reliance on primary production, saleyards, and tourism assets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GrantDistCouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/district-council-of-grant

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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