Video on the History of the Boundary
Boundary Realignment with Rostrevor & Woodforde
Mayor Jill Whittaker talks about the history of the Boundary Realignment in this short video.
Transcript
The best local communities make you feel like you belong. You share common interests, common values and often, a common history too.
The communities of Campbelltown, Rostrevor, and Woodforde share a common history that stretches all the way back to the 1850s. At that time, we were all together in what was called East Torrens Council, the second Council to be declared in the new state of South Australia.
As Campbelltown grew and prospered, we became our own Council in 1868, however we continued to be bound together and share a common purpose with the areas that we know today as Woodforde, Hamilton Hill, and Upper Rostrevor.
Over time, discussions, even Royal Commissions (1933, 1973) have been held around boundary changes, as Governments seek to bring together local Communities that have the perfect fit.
In 2020, we are still talking about boundary reform and that’s a good thing. Councils should always review and reflect upon what is best for their local communities, their shared purpose, and their common interests.
Boundary reform is all about belonging. Shortly we will release a survey for you to tell us whether you think Woodforde, Hamilton Hill and Upper Rostrevor should be included in our Council area. We would love to hear your view.