A summary of some of the Council works activities currently underway

Round Two of Berri Barmera Council's 2013/14 Community Development Grants Program is now open. The Community Development Grants Program has been developed by the Council to increase the valuable contribution made by community groups towards enhancing the quality of life in our community. Community groups that operate in the Berri Barmera Council district will have the opportunity to apply for up to $4,000 towards the development of capital projects, participation programs and community events that will value add to the organisations core business activities.

The Berri Recreation Centre has received Planning Consent from the Riverland Regional Development Assessment Panel at the February meeting.

The My Local Services App which delivers local information, kerbside waste collection reminders and provides a report it feature for residents has now been launched. Berri Barmera Council residents using iOS or android mobile devices will be able to download the application and commence using as of today

Savill Index of The Advertiser funeral notices is now online at the State Library of South Australia. The index is also available in the Berri Barmera Local History Collection as a full hardcopy version. This covers some of the gaps which are currently in the online index.

South Australia Collection - ChemClear/drumMuster ChemClear will be travelling around the state collecting unwanted and out-of-date ag/vet chemicals during the next couple of months. The program is calling on all waste holders to book in their unwanted products for disposal. Booking Line closes on 28th March 2014 for a May collection Register at www.chemclear.com.au or phone 1800 008 182