District Council of Tumby Bay explained

Type:lga
District Council of Tumby Bay
State:sa
Area:2615.9
Est:1906
Seat:Tumby Bay
Mayor:Samuel Telfer [1]
Region:Eyre Western[2]
Logo Upright:1.2
Url:http://www.tumbybay.sa.gov.au
Stategov:Flinders[3]
Fedgov:Grey[4]
Near-Nw:Elliston
Near-N:Cleve
Near-Ne:Cleve
Near-E:Spencer Gulf
Near-W:Lower Eyre Peninsula
Near-Sw:Lower Eyre Peninsula
Near-S:Lower Eyre Peninsula
Near-Se:Spencer Gulf

The Tumby Bay District Council is a local government area of South Australia covering an area of the North Eastern Eyre Peninsula. It was established in 1906, only six years after the town of Tumby Bay was established, when the district was severed from the former District Council of Lincoln (now the District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula) to form the present council.

Localities

The district encompasses a number of towns and localities, including Brooker, Butler, Cockaleechie, Koppio, Lipson, Moody, Port Neill, Tumby Bay, Ungarra, Yallunda Flat and part of Hincks.[5]

Economy

The District's economy relies heavily on agriculture and fishing, and to a lesser extent, tourism.

The Area has long been a tourist destination, with fishing being a major attraction. A large marina was constructed in Tumby Bay in 2001, which has allowed for easier launching of boats, as well as development of nearby areas.

Councillors

WardCouncillorNotes
Unsubdivided  Hannah Allen-Jordan
 Laurie Collins
 Ray Hetzel
 Helen Kroemer
 Bob Lawrie
 Geoff Stewart Deputy Mayor
 Samuel Telfer Mayor

Chairmen and mayors of Tumby Bay

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elected Members . District Council of Tumby Bay . 15 February 2016.
  2. Web site: Eyre Western SA Government region. The Government of South Australia. 10 October 2014.
  3. Web site: District of Flinders Background Profile . Electoral Commission SA. 9 September 2015.
  4. Web site: Federal electoral division of Grey . Australian Electoral Commission. 24 July 2015.
  5. Web site: Location SA Map Viewer . Government of South Australia . 15 February 2016.