Confidence in Mount Gambier’s economic future has been echoed by Woolworths Limited with the commencement of its $80 million construction of the Mount Gambier Marketplace. This investment that will create over 1,000 jobs for the local economy and provide the only Big W in a 250 kilometre radius.
In addition, the project includes one of the first Masters Home Improvement stores to be opened in the State of South Australia.Commencement of the Woolworths Limited project is a massive vote of confidence in the regional significance of Mount Gambier and the Limestone Coast and Western Districts of Victoria.
Mount Gambier heart of the Limestone Coast
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Mount Gambier is a thriving City set in an ancient landscape of volcanic craters, lakes and underground waterways. It provides many unique experiences for a memorable event. As the Limestone Coast’s regional centre and the largest city in Regional South Australia, Mount Gambier boasts many attractions including the world famous Blue Lake, and first class conference and event facilities catering for up to 1200 people with extended services for much larger groups.
A multitude of cafes, restaurants and accommodation options, Mount Gambier delivers excellence within a relaxed regional setting.
Mount Gambier is a four and a half hour drive from both Melbourne and Adelaide with daily one hour flights to and from both cities.
The City of Mount Gambier’s commitment to major events and tourism is significant, demonstrated with budget allocations in excess of $900,000 annually. Adding to this support is the Community and Events Division, providing organisations with Event Management Support Services.
A unique geology
Thirty million years ago, our land was covered with a warm shallow ocean. The remains of fish bones, shells and fossils fell to the ocean floor, forming a huge wedge of limestone which now underlies the entire region – thus the name ‘The Limestone Coast’.
The Heritage Walk
The City of Mount Gambier has recently completed the second stage of the Heritage Bollard Walk and installed eight additional bollards on the recommendation of Council’s Heritage Committee.
Originally the heritage bollards were an idea suggested by students from the McDonald Park Primary School and was initiated by the Heritage Committee and Council.
The first stage of the heritage bollards were installed in 2006, to raise awareness of the significance of the built heritage within the City Centre and its relationship with contemporary Mount Gambier.
Given the success of the bollards, the Heritage Committee initiated the installation of a second stage of heritage bollards.
The additional bollards are located in an area which is known as the ‘Church Hill’ area and is a continuum from the existing City Centre precinct.
