Town of Gawler

In December 2019, the Town of Gawler made a proposal to the Commission to shift council boundaries to include areas within the Light Regional Council, The Barossa Council and the City of Playford.

In October 2021, the Commission determined that an inquiry into the proposal may proceed.

Following an open tender and thorough evaluation process, BDO Services Pty Ltd has been appointed as Investigator to the Inquiry and began work in early 2024. The Investigator will provide a report to the Commission to enable it to make recommendations to the Minister for Local Government on whether the council boundary changes should proceed as the Town of Gawler has proposed.

This work includes the development and delivery of an Engagement Plan that will ensure that local communities, affected councils, landowners and all parties with an interest in the future of this growing area can be well-informed as the Inquiry proceeds, and make their views known on any potential change.

Documentation and correspondence in relation to the proposal is available below.

The Summary of the Commission's decisions to inquire (PDF, 213 KB) outlines the recommendations, actions and decisions made by the Commission up to this point.