Gifford Hill, South Australia facts for kids
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 Gifford Hill
Location in South Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 5253 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 22.26 km2 (8.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Rural City of Murray Bridge | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Hammond | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Barker | ||||||||||||||
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Gifford Hill is a quiet, mostly rural area located about 9 kilometers (around 5.6 miles) southwest of Murray Bridge in South Australia. This place gets its name from a nearby hill, which people believe was named after an early South Australian explorer, John Gifford.
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What is Gifford Hill?
Gifford Hill is a semi-rural area, meaning it has a mix of country and some developed parts. It's known for its peaceful surroundings and open spaces. The area is named after a specific hill, which is also called Gifford Hill.
New Developments in Gifford Hill
In 2011, plans were made to build a new community in Gifford Hill. This big project is called 'Gifford Hill - The Murray Bridge Equine and Village Development'. It's a partnership between two groups: Burke Urban and the Murray Bridge Racing Club.
This development aims to create a new village area. A major part of the project is building a special facility for horses. This includes a new horse-racing track. The first parts of this horse facility were expected to be ready for use by early 2019.
Radio Stations in Gifford Hill
Gifford Hill is also an important spot for local radio. It's where the main equipment for two radio stations is located. These stations are 5MU and Power FM. They have their transmitter hut and tall towers here. These towers send out radio signals to people in the area.
Understanding the Geography
The name Gifford Hill comes from a geographical feature. This is the highest point in a range of hills. This range is called the Gifford Hills Range. It stretches north, running alongside the Murray River. It's on the western side of Murray Bridge. The range goes from Gifford Hill all the way to Rocky Gully. It also passes through White Hill and Kinchina Conservation Park.
