Limestone Coast Local Government Association


Regional Growth Strategy Survey: Have Your Say

A draft Limestone Coast Regional Growth Strategy has been prepared by Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast, Limestone Coast Local Government Association and Councils to support the Region’s growth and prosperity.

The draft Strategy has four goals:

  • LIVE - A region people love to live in
  • WORK - A productive region that people love to work in
  • VISIT - A region people love to visit
  • BUILD - A region enabled by quality infrastructure.

View the draft Strategy and complete the survey. Feedback closes at 5:00pm Sunday 15 December 2024.

Our Why

The Limestone Coast Local Government Association exists to:

‘Collectively Build Stronger Communities" within the scope of Local Government activities and services.


As a regional organisation with elected membership, the Association is a highly accountable body with a broad base of representation at the local level. Accordingly, it is the peak body representing Local Government in the region, as well as being able to lead and advocate on behalf of the region across a full range of issues.

The LC LGA has a broad range of roles to deliver as defined below:
  • Regional Leadership
    • Initiate action and lead regional activity
    • Set the agenda and direction
  • Advocacy
    • Represent the region, and pursue outcomes on behalf of the Constituent Councils and the region
  • Council Coordination
    • Coordinate the activities of Constituent Councils
    • Act as the central organisation for shared Local Government responsibilities
    • Provide a single point of contact to the region’s Local Government
  • Partnership
    • Join with other stakeholders to deliver a service or project
  • Delivery
    • Initiate, develop proposals and implement projects with a dedicated budget, staff member or resources
The Limestone Coast Local Government Association has identified five key themes each addressing key issues and areas of activity within the Limestone Coast that will guide the work of the LCLGA:
  1. Infrastructure
    Regional leadership and advocacy to ensure that regional infrastructure is fit for purpose and has the capacity to meet the region’s current and future needs.
  2. Sustainable Economy
    Regional leadership and advocacy to promote a thriving and sustainable economy capitalising on our diverse resources, sustaining growth, prosperity and employment throughout the region.
  3. Environmental Sustainability
    Advocacy and partnerships to responsibly manage our natural environment and resources, ensuring sustainability and diversity.
  4. Community and Social Well-being
    Advocacy and partnerships to enhance the quality of life, health and opportunities for our regional communities.
  5. LCLGA governance, leadership and financial sustainability
    Regional leadership and effective Constituent Council coordination to ensure that LCLGA continues as an efficient and well governed regional organisation.


To view information about the Limestone Coast in Mandarin follow this link: Limestone Coast - Unearth our Treasures (Mandarin)