The District Council of Grant is the most southern local government area in South Australia. Situated on the south east coast it is bounded to the south and west by the Southern Ocean, the Victorian Border to the east and the Wattle Range Council to the north. The Council encircles the local government area of the City of Mount Gambier, and is located 450km from Adelaide and Melbourne. The Council is predominantly rural with a number of small townships, serves a population of 7,855 residents and covers an area of 1,898 square kilometres. The area contains some of the richest and most productive agricultural land in South Australia. Dairying, beef, and sheep production, wool, seed and grain production and horticulture are the predominant agricultural activities. The Port MacDonnell fishing industry, in particular the rock lobster industry, is a significant factor in the economy of the area. Forestry production and related secondary industries of logging, milling and production of paper are major economic and employment generating activities. The District Council of Grant is a progressive and caring Council, providing responsible leadership, sustainable development, and cost effective quality services for residents within its resources.