About Berri Barmera Council
The Council was formed in October 1996 with the amalgamation of the District Council of Berri and the District Council of Barmera.
Council Profile
The Berri Barmera Council is located in South Australia’s Riverland, about 220km north east of Adelaide on the beautiful River Murray.
The elected body comprises a Mayor and 7 Councillors.
The Berri Barmera Council occupies a total area of 50,845 ha or 508 sq. km and has a population of 10,545 (2021 Census).
The Council employs approximately 81 staff representing 68 FTE across a range of disciplines including infrastructure, planning and development, community development, finance, environmental and corporate governance.
The Council is responsible for the provision of a ranges of services including the maintenance and upkeep of 485km of roads, 54.214 Ha of irrigated land, two libraries, cemeteries, the State Heritage-listed Bonney Theatre and a Visitor Information Centre.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the first peoples of the River Murray and Mallee region and respect their spiritual relationship with this great country and the importance of their cultural beliefs.
