WELCOME TO LIGHT COUNTRY
Some of the biggest chapters in Australia’s mining and farming history have been written here.
We are home to open plains, rolling hills and world-class wines.
Our glowing sunrises, starry skies and fields of colour prove what we have always known: nature is the best show in town.
The rich land we call home is our lifeblood. It has been this way since the beginning. And always will be.
The winds carry the stories of local legends. Great men and women who worked above and below the ground to shape who we are.
Light Regional Council is supporting development across the region with dedicated programs and professionals to help get you closer to your next investment.
Opportunities are available across key industries including agriculture, manufacturing, education, healthcare and tourism.
Get closer to opportunity and see why Light Country is a great place to live, work and invest.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
We acknowledge that Light Country’s wellbeing is built upon the traditional lands of the Ngadjuri and Kaurna First Nations people.
We respect their spiritual relationship to their country and acknowledge that as traditional custodians, their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the Traditional Owners of today.
WHY LIGHT COUNTRY?
With great connections to Adelaide (<1hr), The Barossa, and Clare(1hr), Light Regional Council is a great place to live, work and do business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow a well-established business, the unique work-life balance, outstanding local landscape and business support offer makes Light Regional Council a standout location.
There are strong links between Regional Development Australia, and the Office for Small and Family business, local businesses and support providers. These networks are crucial to the local economy, providing businesses with the connections and opportunities they need to add value and access expertise.
Light Country is also a popular visitor destination, with heritage sites and beautiful Agricultural lands across the region. Local attractions bring millions of visitors each year, benefitting local businesses and communities.
LIGHT COUNTRY IS:
• Location: 60km north of the Adelaide CBD.
• Size: Approximately 1,300km².
• Key transport routes: Served by major highways including the Sturt Highway (A20), Thiele Highway (B81) and Horrocks Highway (B82).
• Geography: Home to the western ridge of the Barossa Valley.
• Regional assets: Mining heritage, prime farming land and wine industry.
• Population: 15,500 people.
• Business community: More than 1,300 local operators.
• Key towns: Kapunda, Freeling, Greenock, Roseworthy, Wasleys and Hewett.
ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE
• World-renowned ‘Barossa’ brand.
• Excellent NBN with a range of technology options.
• Potential for gigabit internet (GigCity) connections.
• University of Adelaide (Roseworthy).
• Regional irrigation schemes.
• Major gas pipeline access
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VISION
The Light Region will be a thriving regional economy that:
• Remains resilient and adaptive to distuption and change
• Delivers rewarding local career options for existing and future residents
• Builds upon our enviable lifestyle, landscapes and history
• Grows at a rate among the highest in regional SA, in a manner decoupled from environmental degradation
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES
• Increasing population
• More jobs and investmnent
• Increased levels of innovation and adaption
• Greater economic diversity
• More visitors
WHAT WE DO
The Economic Development Team works on projects and initiatives that seek to support the sustainable growth of the local economy in the Light Regional Council. We:
• Are the first point of contact for business enquiries to the Council.
• Manage the Light Invest and Light Country websites and associated social media accounts.
• Compile online newsletters and electronic direct mail-outs.
• Promote the Light Region as a destination for business and visitors.
• Manage the Light Country Visitor Information Centre.
• Work with Council’s Development and Planning Teams to assist investors and developers with preliminary enquiries and case management.
• Assist businesses with letters of support for grant applications.
• Interface with Regional Development Australia – Barossa Gawler Light Adelaide Plains (RDA-BGLAP) and other local and regional stakeholders to assist businesses.
