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Encyclopedia > Barossa Council

Barossa Council is a Local Government Area in the Barossa Valley in South Australia. It was proclaimed on 1 July 1996 through the amalgamation of several former councils: Local Government Area (abbreviated LGA) is a term used in Australia (and especially by the Australian Bureau of Statistics) to refer to areas controlled by each individual Local Government. ... The Barossa Valley is a region of South Australia famous for tourism and wine. ... Motto: United for the Common Wealth Nickname: Festival State Other Australian states and territories Capital Adelaide Government Governor Premier Const. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

  • District Council of Angaston
  • District Council of Barossa
  • District Council of Tanunda
  • part of the District Council of Mount Pleasant (from 1st July 1997)

The council area covers 912 square kilometres and has a population of almost 20,000. (Redirected from 1st July) July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Townships in the council area are

  • Angaston
  • Eden Valley
  • Lyndoch
  • Moculta
  • Mount Pleasant
  • Nuriootpa
  • Penrice
  • Springton
  • Stockwell
  • Tanunda
  • Williamstown

Neighbouring councils are Nuriootpa is the major commercial centre in the Barossa Valley in South Australia, about a hours drive north of the capital, Adelaide. ... Tanunda is a town situated in the Barossa Valley region of South Australia, 70 kilometres north east of the state capital, Adelaide ( 34°31′ S 138°57′ E). ...

Adelaide Hills Council was established in 1997 by the amalgamation of four smaller district councils (East Torrens, Gumeracha, Onkaparinga and Stirling). ... The Playford Civic Centre The City of Playford is a Local Government Area in South Australia, more specifically Adelaides northern suburbs. ...

External links

  • Official website (http://www.barossa.sa.gov.au/)

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Barossa Valley: Information from Answers.com (919 words)
The Barossa Valley is a major wine-producing region and tourist destination of South Australia, located 60 km northeast of Adelaide.
The Barossa Valley takes its name from the Barossa Ranges, which were named by Colonel William Light in 1837.
The soil in the Barossa Valley varies considerably – from deep sandy soils on the sloping areas to sandy loam and heavy red-brown clay soils on the flats.
Australia's National Local Government Newspaper Online >> Editions > 2005 > June (427 words)
Council currently operates STED schemes within seven townships, treating and disposing of more than 700 megalitres of effluent per year.
Barossa Council Mayor, Councillor Brian Hurn, said the Nuriootpa and Tanunda STED schemes were installed in 1967 and 1972 respectively.
Council has also purchased $23,000 worth of pipe inspection equipment, incorporating a colour camera and reel with in line transmitter, receiver and colour monitor.
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