Murray Mallee Regional Plan

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The Murray Mallee is a highly productive agricultural region, known for wheat, barley, and livestock. The Murray River plays a vital role in supporting irrigation for citrus, stone fruit, and wine production. The region is also home to unique Mallee vegetation, conservation parks, and significant First Nations cultural heritage, particularly of the Ngarrindjeri people. Tourism is a key industry, with houseboating, fishing, and nature-based experiences drawing visitors to the river and surrounding landscapes.

The Murray Mallee Regional Plan identifies land and long-term infrastructure needs to support sustainable growth within the region, over a 15-to-30-year period. It reflects the unique and changing profile of the region’s population, environment and economy across its vast rural areas and varied townships.

Consultation has now closed

Public consultation on the draft Murray Mallee Regional Plan has now closed. Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts and ideas during the 12-week engagement period.

Next steps

  • All submissions and feedback are being reviewed and considered for inclusion in the Plan.
  • Once the review is complete, the updated Plan will be submitted to the State Planning Commission for endorsement.
  • A summary of key themes and ideas raised during consultation will be published in a ‘What We Heard Report’.
  • A detailed analysis of every written submission and survey response will be incorporated into the Murray Mallee Regional Plan Engagement Report. All submissions will be publicly available within that report.

About the country regional plans

Six new country regional plans are being prepared for the following areas:

  • Kangaroo Island
  • Yorke Peninsula and Mid North
  • Eyre and Western
  • Far North
  • Limestone Coast
  • Murray Mallee.

Each plan will guide future development by outlining how land and infrastructure can best support sustainable growth over the next 15 to 30 years.

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