Renmark Paringa Council

Renmark Paringa Council is one of 68 Councils which operates in South Australia. The Constitution Act 1934 (SA), the Local Government Act 1999 (SA), and the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999 (SA), create the legal framework within which Local Government operates and the four-yearly election process (next Election will take place in 2022) which underpins the representative nature of Local Government Councils. Renmark Paringa Council is made up of democratically elected members, who (assisted by a workforce of 55) support and develop the community. Elected Members and staff consult with the local community on the appropriate management of community infrastructure and to identify the appropriate provision of services to people who live, work, do business in, and visit the local Council area. Renmark Paringa Council covers an area of approximately 407 square kilometres and is home to approx. 10,000 residents. The Council was formed in 1996 after the amalgamation of the Corporation of the Town of Renmark and the District Council of Paringa. The area has three major settlements being Renmark, Paringa and Lyrup. The Renmark Paringa economy is centered on irrigated primary production, with viticulture being the major industry, supported by an expanding citrus and almond industry with stone fruit and vegetables. Dry land farming is also a major primary industry in the district. Tourism plays a major part in our economy with the River Murray the predominant tourist attraction.