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A shared vision for Northern Adelaide
We acknowledge the Aboriginal people as the first peoples and nations of South Australia. We recognise and respect the Kaurna people’s cultural connections as the traditional owners and occupants of northern Adelaide, and that the Kaurna people have made and continue to make a unique and irreplaceable contribution to the area. Disclaimer No responsibility for any loss or damage caused by reliance on any of the information or advice provided by or on behalf of the State of South Australia, or for any loss or damage arising from acts or omissions made, is accepted by the State of South Australia, their officers, servants or agents. Produced by the Government of South Australia © January 2016. Content correct at time of production.
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Executive summary
The Northern Economic We looked closely at the economic data It builds on recently announced State
and asked the community what they want Government initiatives, including
Plan is a blueprint for now and into the future. We also asked $93 million in the 2015–16 State Budget,
a prosperous northern businesses about their plans in the region. to improve housing, roads and schools in
Both groups were optimistic about the northern Adelaide. The State Government
Adelaide, focused future, with good reason. has also embarked on the most significant
tax reform in its history in order to create
on creating jobs and The region is a significant contributor to and maintain jobs. This includes abolishing
empowering local the South Australian economy (16.5 per share duty, stamp duty on non-real
cent of Gross State Product) and has been property transfers and other reforms aimed
communities. identified as the state’s major urban growth at lowering the cost of doing business
area for both population and jobs. The in South Australia. This will make South
region is strong in economic sectors of the Australia the best place to do business
future including construction and urban in Australia.
renewal; health, ageing and disability;
agriculture, food and beverage; defence; A new Food Park will also be located in
mining equipment and technology northern Adelaide. The 40-hectare site
services; and tourism, recreation will be located at Parafield Airport and
and culture. will bring together food manufacturers,
packaging and transport companies.
Economic conditions, including the low Co-locating services will improve
exchange rate and stable wage growth, efficiencies and cost competitiveness.
make northern Adelaide an attractive
location for business investment. The region Under the Northern Economic Plan,
is also well serviced by road, rail, air and businesses and all levels of government
port facilities, land availability, utilities and are committed to working together on
community infrastructure. immediate projects to counter the job
losses caused by the end of automotive
Residents are supported by strong and manufacturing at the end of 2017, and to
proud communities, accessible town sustainably transform the region’s industrial
centres and progressive local councils. base over the longer term.
The Northern Economic Plan responds All partners are working together on
to the priorities contained in the State common priorities to accelerate job
Government’s Economic Statement 2015 and investment opportunities. These
and in related strategies of partner local common priorities, or Strategic Directions,
governments: Playford, Salisbury, and Port are focused on industry growth, thriving
Adelaide Enfield. communities, and responsive government.
“The types of jobs our grandchildren will have are going to be
entirely different to those of our grandparents.
For more than half a century we’ve been a leader in heavy
manufacturing – but that’s changing. What we build, make and do
in the future will be very different from what we built in the past.”
Manufacturing and Innovation Minister Kyam Maher
A shared vision for Northern Adelaide
Industry growth
Six sectors have been identified as having
the most potential to grow jobs and attract
new investment in northern Adelaide:
construction and urban renewal; health,
ageing and disability; agriculture, food and
beverage; defence; mining equipment
and technology services; and tourism,
recreation and culture. These sectors build
on existing strengths in the region.
The more than 70 northern businesses,
interviewed as a part of the plan’s
consultation, are planning new investment
worth $247 million and 1,160 new jobs over
the next 18 months.
Thriving communities
We are working together to better meet
the needs of disadvantaged families and
individuals. We know that building life
skills to cope with adversity may often be
as important as job skills. Projects for short
term action are focused on early childhood
programs in schools, developing life skills,
positive education partnerships, and
wellbeing and resilience programs.
More targeted and integrated service
delivery is also a key focus for partners.
Responsive governments
The State Government and the three local
councils are committed to improving
and coordinating services and policies to
drive business growth and community
prosperity. Specific areas of focus
include: workforce development and
training; innovation and small business
development; transport planning; trade and
investment; regulation, planning and utility
costs; and local industry participation.
The State Government, councils, research
and education organisations, and business
leaders have agreed on longer term targets
to monitor northern Adelaide’s economic
and social progress. Each individual project
will also have specific targeted outcomes
related to jobs, investment and/or social
improvements.
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Supporting the north
We are committed to We are announcing with the release of the To assist the State’s automotive
Northern Economic Plan: component manufacturing companies
supporting the north identify and capture new revenue
$24.65 million of new funding
to grow jobs, increase to accelerate job creation and
streams and workers to find alternative
jobs, we are expanding and simplifying
investment and support diversification in all six identified our support, including by:
growth industries.
communities to thrive. • Removing the 20 per cent exposure
threshold for State Government
support – this means any component
manufacturing company directly
$24.65 million of new initiatives in Northern impacted by the Holden, Ford or
Toyota closures is now eligible for
Economic Plan priority areas: funding support.
$2 million to support an alliance comprised of northern • Removing the $500,000 cap on
available assistance under the
businesses to trial electric/diesel bus prototypes manufactured
Automotive Supplier Diversification
in northern Adelaide. Program to better support those
automotive component supply
$7 million to attract anchor tenants to the Northern Adelaide
businesses that now have proven
Food Park and to promote the use of renewable energy and diversification strategies in place.
energy storage solutions at the Food Park. • Allowing non-automotive companies
$4 million for a new Disability Employment Hub to train former to access funds to partner with
automotive supply chain companies
automotive workers, upskill existing workers and encourage on projects that retain automotive
university students to work in the disability sector. Once the NDIS supply chain jobs and keep capital
is fully implemented, it is expected to create around 6,300 jobs. equipment in use.
$500,000 to establish an advanced modular construction • Providing career advice services to
spouses of automotive supply chain
industry alliance in northern Adelaide with a particular focus workers under the Automotive
on the mining, resources and energy sector. Workers in Transition Program,
acknowledging that the coming
Up to $1 million to support a key naval shipbuilding supplier to closure of GM Holden will affect
upgrade their infrastructure and equipment, contingent on their whole families, not just individuals.
winning a commercial contract, placing the company in a position • Expanding eligible expenses so that
to expand its commercial shipbuilding business before major naval automotive supply chain workers
shipbuilding projects come online. This will help to ensure we will now be able to access funding
maintain our shipbuilding capacity for future defence contracts. for vocational licenses, or for travel to
get to a new workplace or training
$100,000 to develop a live music activation strategy in location.
northern Adelaide, building on the rich musical history that • Extending the time in which
already exists there. automotive supply chain workers
are guaranteed access to support
$50,000 for a youth resilience and empowerment program to be programs. All eligible workers will
delivered by Power Community Ltd, the community development now have until 30 June 2018 to start
training for a new career.
arm of the Port Adelaide Football Club.
We are supporting the establishment
$10 million for a Small Business Development Fund for of an Innovative Manufacturing
northern Adelaide to encourage small business to grow and Cooperative Research Centre to assist
create sustainable jobs. manufacturing businesses to innovate
A shared vision for Northern Adelaide
through technology, products and transfers. These tax cuts are part of the Health, ageing and disability
services, workforce and business models State Government’s nation-leading The highest growth in employment during
to improve their competitiveness. $670 million tax reform package. the past five years has been in health care
and social assistance. This area includes jobs
We are working with the University • All three northern Adelaide councils are
in child care and youth services, residential
of South Australia to support its moving forward with plans to redevelop
care services such as aged care and respite,
Centre for Business Growth, led by their city centres.
medical and health care professionals (e.g.
successful businesswoman and ANZ
• $985 million Northern Connector, a joint physiotherapists or speech pathologists).
Chair in Business Growth, Professor
Australian and State Government project
Jana Matthews. The Centre will deliver The roll out of the National Disability
that will create a non-stop motorway
business growth clinics to more than Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is expected to
connecting the already completed
240 South Australian businesses, with double the size of the workforce in the
Northern Expressway and South Road
up to 50 per cent of places prioritised for disability sector. Of the 6,300 new jobs
Superway, providing motorists with an
northern Adelaide businesses. forecast for South Australia more than 1,700
unimpeded journey from Gawler to
of them will be in northern Adelaide. New
We are developing an online Regency Park – a total of 43 kilometres.
opportunities will be available across a
investment map for northern
• Over $2.5 million in grants to help range of disability jobs including personal
Adelaide that will bring together state
companies in the automotive care workers, therapists, administrative
and council land availability, zoning
manufacturing sector diversify into and organisational support positions, case
and planning information and
other sectors. managers and mental health nurses.
investment opportunities.
• The State Government has made Agriculture, food and beverage
Northern businesses interviewed as
changes to ensure that local workers Every year for the past 17 years the state’s
a part of the Plan’s consultation are
get more jobs out of government horticulture sector has increased. Planning
planning new investment worth $247
procurement. A 20 per cent weighting is now underway for the Northern Adelaide
million and 1,160 new jobs during the
now applies for tenders worth $220,000 Food Park and the State Government is also
next 18 months.
or more in northern Adelaide. looking at ways to increase the volume of
Already announced as a part of the water available in the Northern Adelaide
Jobs of the future
development of the Northern Economic Plains. There are growing job opportunities
Our aim is to grow employment in northern
Plan have been the following investments in primary production, food processing,
Adelaide by 15,000 to reach 165,000 by 2025.
in northern Adelaide: transport and other services.
Growth sectors that have the most potential
• $93 million over four years in the 2015-16 Defence
to shape and provide the jobs of the future
State Budget to upgrade local schools, More than 85 per cent of Adelaide’s defence
in northern Adelaide include:
housing and roads. These investments in industry activity occurs in the northern
northern Adelaide will not only improve Construction and urban renewal suburbs. The region supports about 5,000
local services but will create local jobs. The building sector is a major employer in highly skilled defence industry workers.
the north and there are more than 3,000 An additional 6,000 Department of Defence
• $2 million over two years to help
construction-related small businesses in personnel are based at Edinburgh. Naval
develop the Northern Adelaide
the region. Immediate major construction shipbuilding will provide thousands of future
Food Park.
projects outlined in the Northern Economic jobs, starting with the recently confirmed
• A Manufacturing Technology Centre Plan could generate more than 1,500 direct Future Frigate Program. The Land 400
will be established in northern Adelaide new jobs during the next few years. project also offers the opportunity to
and will provide industry with access to build the state’s armoured vehicle
Six thousand homes will be built at Playford
new and emerging technologies. The manufacturing base.
Alive, Blakes Crossing and Penfield. All three
program will have an initial focus on:
councils plan to upgrade their city centres.
additive manufacturing (3D printing),
Of the $93 million commitment to northern
advanced materials, advanced robotics
Adelaide in the 2015-16 State Budget,
and automation, photonics, digital
$10 million will support upgrades to schools
technology and big data analytics.
and early years facilities. Changes have also
• The State Government has slashed been made to ensure that local workers
the cost of doing business, with South get more jobs out of State Government
Australia now the lowest taxing state procurement.
in Australia for commercial property
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$93
Supporting the north
Support is being provided to assist businesses and industries in the north
as we transition from traditional manufacturing to new growth industries.
This investment is intended to protect and create jobs.
MILLION
Key initiatives What does
this mean for
the north?
$10 MILLION BUILDING
UPGRADE SCHOOLS AND GROWTH
INDUSTRIES
EARLY YEARS FACILITIES
IN NORTHERN ADELAIDE
Including: Fremont-Elizabeth City High School,
PROTECT
Swallowcliffe School P-7, Keithcot Farm Children’s
AND GROW
Centre and various early years facilities
LOCAL JOBS
$1 $2 $55
BETTER
EDUCATIONAL
FACILITIES
MILLION MILLION MILLION
As part of $5.4 million Developing Northern Construction of the IMPROVE
for the development Adelaide Food Park Gawler East Collector TRAFFIC FLOW
of the Northern Link Road
Economic Plan
$25MILLION of the upgrade for public housing
upgrades to be spent in the north
UNLOCK LAND
Tax reform will benefit businesses in the BETTER PUBLIC
north including automotive suppliers HOUSING
A shared vision for Northern Adelaide
Supporting all South Australians
Tax relief for households
$108.9 $6.4
MILLION MILLION
Abolish Save the Special Disability
River Murray Levy Trusts (SDTs)
From 1 July 2015 From 1 July 2015
Savings of more than $40 each year Exemption from stamp duty
to nearly 415 000 households and land tax on principal place
Savings of more than $182 each year of residence transferred into SDT
to around 50 200 non-residential
properties
Cost of living concession
$148.2 MILLION New concession to replace the council rate concession that can be
used towards the recipient’s greatest needs
$200 $100 each year
$100each year
each year
Pensioners and low income Pensioners and low income Self-funded retirees with a
earners who own their home earners who are tenants Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
The Government is spending around $275 million in total on concessions each year
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Vision: Northern Adelaide – strong foundations, creating jobs, confident communities, improving lives. Objective: The Northern Economic Plan provides a clear pathway and direction for economic and social transformation during the next 10 years. Through active and ongoing partnerships between businesses, industry, the community, all levels of government and the not- for-profit sector, we will build on regional strengths and drive change for a prosperous future. A shared vision for Northern Adelaide
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Consultation
The citizens of northern Commencing in May, we consulted with • People want more promotion of active
local residents, local workers including those lifestyles. They want to know about
Adelaide are proud of working at GM Holden and throughout its volunteering opportunities, exercise,
the region’s history and supply chain, and northern business and lifelong learning, and community events.
industry. We heard from community groups
traditions and maintain and industry associations. They shared
• Residents and business leaders say there’s
a need to improve transport links so that
lifelong ties to the region. their thoughts on the region’s strengths,
freight can be moved more efficiently
challenges and future opportunities
Businesses are forecasting through a series of forums, interviews
and traffic congestion eased.
solid growth in jobs, and online feedback. • Better, safer public transport between
town centres and suburbs is considered
investment and exports Information was provided to more
important to improve people’s ability to
than 120,000 households and almost
during the next five years. 7,000 residents took part in a telephone
access job opportunities and services.
forum with the Premier and Minister for • Ideas for urban renewal were plentiful
Automotive Transformation. About 700 and included suggestions about street
residents and businesses have provided lighting, train stations, pathways and
comments on the development of the plan. bike lanes.
The following is a summary of what we heard. • Residents are concerned about the
economic and social impacts of the
• People in the north have strong views
closure of GM Holden and some of
about the future of their region – from
its suppliers. A coordinated approach
broad issues like the potential of future
to creating jobs, making the most of
industries, to individual topics, like the
industry strengths and supporting small
future of the GM Holden site.
business is universally supported.
• They value public spaces and meeting
• The region’s strengths in defence;
places, including shopping centres, parks,
agriculture, food and beverage; and
recreational hubs and sporting facilities.
education are well recognised
• Housing affordability is viewed as one and appreciated.
of the north’s great strengths and many
• Education was a recurring theme.
believe new residential developments,
Businesses want to partner with
such as Playford Alive and Blakes Crossing,
government on strategies to train or
are having a beneficial impact.
attract workers. Parents and students
• Local services for mental health, drug and want more information on new industries
alcohol abuse and food relief are critical and the types of skills that are forecast to
services and highly regarded, as are be in demand.
other initiatives supporting the young or
We appreciate the willingness of northern
isolated. Club 84, Northern Sound System
businesses to openly discuss their concerns
and the local Men’s Shed are considered
and issues. It is quite clear that, as the
great examples.
economy transitions, some sectors have
• The history and social fabric of the north great potential while others will face
is valued and people support the diversity challenges, particularly over the next
emerging in the region. few years.
• Northern business leaders see a bright Further details can be found in the Northern
future. Collectively, the 70-plus businesses Economic Plan Community Engagement
interviewed are planning new investment Report, available at www.looknorth.com.au
worth $247 million and 1,160 new jobs
over the next 18 months.
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Regional profile
The population of northern The northern Adelaide region of the Playford,
Salisbury and Port Adelaide Enfield local
Adelaide is growing, government areas is home to 346,000
youthful and diverse. people – 21 per cent of South Australia’s
population. Its economy is worth $15.5
billion a year, representing 16.5 per cent
of Gross State Product.
The region has well-established suburbs
and innovative residential developments,
including Mawson Lakes and Playford
Alive. Suburbs on the urban fringe are also
growing. Almost half of Adelaide’s new
residential land supply is in the north. It’s
attractive to first homebuyers and new
arrivals because of its diverse mix
of affordable housing.
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17People The north also has a rich history of
The region’s population has grown at an welcoming new migrants. During the past
average annual rate of 1.7 per cent during the five years, most have come from India
past decade – almost twice the state average. (21.9 per cent), China (9.1 per cent),
It continues to be one of the fastest growing Afghanistan (8 per cent), the Philippines
areas of South Australia. The population is (6.5 per cent) and England (4.2 per cent).
also young, with 56.3 per cent of residents The proportion of residents who have
below 40, compared with 51.5 per cent completed post-secondary education
across the whole of Greater Adelaide. continues to rise but is still below state
Northern Adelaide is part of the traditional averages, and fewer complete Year 12.
lands of the Kaurna people and around
7,500 people identify themselves as
Aboriginal – 2.2 per cent of the population
compared with 1.3 per cent in the rest of
Greater Adelaide.
Estimated resident population
350,000 1,875,000
Northern Adelaide
South Australia
Northern Adelaide
South Australia
336,000 1,800,000
322,000 1,725,000
308,000 1,650,000
294,000 1,575,000
280,000 1,500,000
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Source: ABS, Regional Population Growth Australia Catalogue 3218
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Work The regional jobless rate has also risen in
The number of working people in northern recent years, mainly because the population
Adelaide has recently been growing faster has grown faster than the work available. The
than the state average, at an average annual unemployment rate was 10.5 per cent in the
rate of one per cent during the past four September quarter of 2015 while the state
years. Around 150,000 residents across the average was 7.2 per cent. Unemployment
three council areas are currently employed, rates differ quite significantly between
and they account for 19 per cent of all suburbs in the north.
employed people in South Australia.
Employed residents
151,000 838,000
Northern Adelaide
South Australia
Northern Adelaide
South Australia
149,600 830,200
148,200 822,400
146,800 814,600
145,400 806,800
144,000 799,000
Jun Sep Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar Jun
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Source: Derived from Small Area Labour Market data, Department of Employment 2015
A shared vision for Northern AdelaideThe highest projected growth in
employment during the next five years
will be in health care and social assistance;
education and training; accommodation
and food services; retail; professional,
scientific and technical services; and
transport, postal and warehousing.
Employment by industry - 5 year projection (2014-15 to 2019-20)
20,000
10,000
0
Health care and social assistance
Education and training
Accommodation and food services
Retail trade
Professionals, scientific and technical services
Transport, postal and warehousing
Public administration and safety
Administrative and support services
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Arts and recreation services
Other services
Financial and insurance services
Construction
Rental, hiring and real estate services
Electricity, gas and water services
Information media and telecommunications
Wholesale trade
Mining
-10,000
Manufacturing
Source: Training and Skills Commission, Interim Report on South Australia Industry Priority Qualifications, derived from ABS population
forecasts, SA Treasury macroeconomic projections and the Commission’s extensive industry consultation
21Business Manufacturing remains the most significant Northern Adelaide has a large supply
Many global companies operate from the contributor to the local economy. of industrial land, including at Greater
north, and there are about 16,700 registered The transformation of traditional Edinburgh Parks and Parafield Airport – the
small businesses in the region. The Polaris manufacturing to new advanced site of the new Food Park. These areas are
Centre and the Port Adelaide-based manufacturing processes and markets is serviced by quality road, rail, air, wastewater
Adelaide Business Hub both offer services to central to the region’s future economic health. and energy infrastructure that is still
small business, while the Stretton Centre is Primary production, food and beverage being improved. Access to the Northern
working with companies of all sizes to help processing and defence are performing Connector motorway and the National
them find opportunities to diversify. strongly as well. Although the north has a Broadband Network will make them even
diverse industry base, it is affected by cyclical more desirable.
downturns, typically in the manufacturing
and construction sectors.
Gross regional product by industry 2012-13
Mining 1.0% Arts & Recreation Services 0.4%
Info Media & Telecomms 1.2% Accommodation 0.2%
Rent, Hiring & Real Estate 1.6%
Admin & Support 1.7%
Manufacturing (excl food) 15.0%
Finance & Insurance 2.3%
Other Services 2.5%
Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste 3.2%
Professional, Scientific & Tech 3.5%
Education & Training 5.2% Ownership of Dwellings 11.0%
Retail Trade 5.5%
Transport, Post & Warehouse 9.3%
Wholesale Trade 6.2%
Health Care & Social Assistance 7.1%
Public Admin & Safety 8.6%
Construction 7.3%
Food (production, processing, consumption) 7.3%
Source: Regional profile – gross regional product and output: Port Adelaide Enfield, Playford and Salisbury LGAs, 2012-13, Econsearch 2015
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A shared vision for Northern Adelaide
How government, industry and the community
deal with the coming changes will have a big
influence on how quickly Adelaide’s north can
bounce back.
25Imperative for change
Adelaide’s northern The need for action to drive economic An additional $93 million was allocated in
change in the region and the state more the 2015-16 State Budget to help protect
community has always broadly is widely recognised. We need and create jobs in the north.
been resilient. The workers, to effectively manage the closure of
Northern Adelaide has for a long time
GM Holden in the short term, and to
families and businesses transition the region’s industrial base
experienced higher than average levels of
social and economic disadvantage. Some
affected by the downturn towards services and value-adding goods
pockets of the population suffer high levels
over the longer term in line with the
in the automotive sector State Government’s recently updated
of joblessness and hardship and affected
communities must be supported.
will need to rely on the Economic Priorities. Northern Adelaide has
a great manufacturing and research and We know that where major industrial
support, strength and development base from which this crucial change has hit local economies, those
solidarity of their local transformation can evolve. We also have the that have survived and prospered are
opportunity to lead in the provision of new those where all sectors, government and
communities, particularly ways of health care, particularly around the non-government, have come together in
in the short-term. Lyell McEwin Hospital. a clear, purposeful and determined way to
make the changes needed.
To make the changes in the short term, there
has already been a strong initial response. Working to a plan and sustaining true
The State Government has worked with the collaboration over the short and long term
Commonwealth to establish and implement is critical. That’s what needs to happen now
the Industry Growth Fund, the State in the north. We need to coordinate our
Government has made commitments under efforts to build on our commercial strengths,
the Our Jobs Plan, and the South Australian attract investment and develop industries
Automotive Transformation Taskforce has to create jobs and support our most
been established. vulnerable communities.
Case study:
Retrained auto worker
When GM Holden announced it was closing, Brian of Craigmore was working in an automotive supply chain company and worried
about his future.
“I was unsure and not confident of what the future would hold due to my age. I was also not confident that I would be able to utilise
my skills and transition into a new role easily,” Brian said.
Under the State Government’s Automotive Workers in Transition Program, Brian received career counselling through Northern Futures
and completed a training course.
“I was successful in gaining interviews which assisted with my overall confidence. Even though leaving my workplace was an
extremely hard decision for me to make, I needed to move on to establish stability and sustainability in my life again.
I have been successful in gaining my dream job working for a small family owned business as a Mobile Service Technician. I now look
forward to going to work every day and I have regained my confidence and self-worth.”
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This is more than an economic plan. By investing in our people, we will create safer, healthier communities which will help us deliver our economic goals. A shared vision for Northern Adelaide
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Strategic direction
We have heard loud and Many businesses told us they are growing Collaboration and partnership
and therefore need more interaction To reach our goal of creating jobs we have
clear that the community with government on land management, established a new partnership model that
expects governments skills initiatives and infrastructure plans. combines the resources of State and local
Manufacturing businesses in particular, believe governments, businesses and communities.
to work together – and better communication with government and We all agree that the model needs to be
for governments the universities can lead to innovative new flexible and responsive and include the
products and markets being developed. Commonwealth when it makes sense to do so.
and business to work
While the community expects governments The Minister for Automotive Transformation
together – to create jobs, and industry to lead the Northern Economic will work closely with the three Mayors and
maintain a confident Plan, the people need – and want – to the Premier. This Community Leaders Group
be part of the solution. Partnering and (see diagram right) will also be responsible
community and improve collaboration is vital to turn this strategic for monitoring northern economic and
the lives of residents in direction into results. social progress and directing change if
required to ensure we are moving in the
northern Adelaide. right direction.
The Northern Economic and Social
Implementation Board will meet regularly
to ensure project proposals are proceeding
as quickly and efficiently as possible. The
board will include representatives from
government, business and both the
education and not-for-profit sectors.
A shared vision for Northern AdelaidePartnership model
Vision Strategic direction Delivery/action
Community Leaders Group Northern Economic and Project Action Teams
Social Implementation
Will meet regularly and Will support projects included
Board
will be comprised of the in the plan and ensure that
Minister for Automotive Will be comprised of senior the region receives maximum
Transformation, the Mayors executives from local and benefit from government and
of Playford, Port Adelaide and State governments, and industry investment.
Salisbury and the Economic the business, education
Development Board as well and not-for-profit sectors.
as representatives from the Meetings will be run by an
business and community independent chairperson.
sectors. The Premier will
regularly meet with the
Community Leaders Group.
31During consultations Creating jobs
Every project, big or small, that is supported
people agreed that we by the Northern Economic Plan, will have
need enough projects clearly identified economic and social
outcomes or advantages. Each must also
‘ready to go’ to stimulate have a project leader – a person who can
the northern economy drive the project’s delivery and ensure that
those expected outcomes are achieved.
in the short term. We will
Approved projects will have the benefit of
be working hard to get a whole-of-government focus at both state
the best for the north and local levels. The aim is to help private
sector proponents achieve jobs targets
out of future investment and smooth their pathway through council
decisions by governments, and state government approval processes.
Government agencies will work together
business and individuals. so that the planning and execution of these
projects are truly integrated.
Anyone with a viable idea and the ability
to implement it is welcome to submit a
proposal to the Northern Economic Plan.
New projects will be considered for inclusion
on a regular basis.
If you have a new idea, or want to partner
in an existing project, please email
northerneconomicplan@sa.gov.au or phone
08 8463 5563 or visit www.looknorth.com.au
Ready-to-go projects or plans
A series of immediate projects has been
agreed. Each meets one of three strategic
directions:
1. Industry growth
2. Thriving communities
3. Responsive governments
Snapshots of the sectors into which these
projects fall are provided including specific
project summaries.
A shared vision for Northern Adelaide33
Strategic direction 1 –
industry growth
Northern Adelaide leaders Construction and urban renewal Residents have told us they were attracted to
The building sector is a major employer in the region because of its affordable housing,
in business, community, the north and there are more than 3,000 sense of community and efficient transport.
government and research construction-related small businesses in The Northern Economic Plan and the 30-Year
the region. When commercial construction Plan for Greater Adelaide aim to drive even
have consistently identified and engineering infrastructure is added, more activity and investment in these areas.
the same set of industry this sector employs up to 8,000 people in Northern Adelaide is home to a number
the region. Immediate major construction
strengths that we can projects in the Northern Economic Plan
of innovative construction companies.
Humanihut have partnered with Century
build on. It makes sense to could generate more than 1,500 direct new Engineering to provide collapsible housing
jobs during the next few years.
begin by harnessing these for emergency shelter that can be flat
Six thousand homes will be built at Playford packed with 16 huts fitting into a standard
competitive and natural Alive, Blakes Crossing and Penfield which will shipping container.
advantages to grow jobs house approximately 16,500 people. Forty The Weeks Group is another innovative
hectares of waterfront land for residential
and investment. and commercial development has been
company in Adelaide’s north, with its
Supaloc® and Thermaloc® steel building
The sectors outlined here provide the best released as part of the Port Renewal project. system. This technology is a structural
immediate opportunities to create jobs in Ongoing regeneration of older housing building system that combines pre-
response to the automotive manufacturing areas and those next to town centres and assembled Supaloc® steel frames with
closure at the end of 2017. Northern public transport corridors will mean further polystyrene insulation in the form of a solid
Economic Leaders, representing businesses housing choices close to jobs and services. wall panel. Thermaloc® can be supplied to
in the region, will also develop business-led All three councils plan to upgrade their site either as wall panels or as pre-assembled
sector action plans to identify opportunities city centres, and the State Government is buildings. This technology allows for highly
to build the region’s business capabilities funding a range of capital works to upgrade energy efficient homes to be constructed
in these industries over the medium and local schools and social housing. These cost effectively.
longer term. projects will create additional jobs in the
north and also result in better living and
learning conditions for local residents.
A shared vision for Northern AdelaideProjects Summary Description
Construction and urban renewal
Playford Alive The Playford Alive project area is around 1,000 hectares in size and includes urban renewal
Lead: Renewal SA of Smithfield Plains and Davoren Park and greenfield development in Munno Para,
Status: In progress Munno Para Downs, Andrews Farm and Penfield. In 2016, the program will help to create
a minimum of: 50 work experience placements, 30 paid employment placements for
local people, 105 accredited training places and provide three live training sites within the
Playford Alive development.
Northern Adelaide Educational Facility State Government funded upgrades to provide contemporary teaching and learning spaces
Upgrades to assist in improving learning outcomes for local students across northern Adelaide schools
Lead: Department of Education and including Swallowcliffe Primary School and Fremont Elizabeth High School.
Child Development
Status: Commencing early 2016
Northern CBD – Playford Central Surplus council land adjacent to the Elizabeth Regional Centre will be developed by the
Lead: Playford Council private sector to create Playford Central. The new development will comprise commercial,
Status: Stage 1 (Prince George Plaza) retail, office, hotel and apartments with car parking and options that include frontages to
commencing March 2016 Main North Road. Initial site infrastructure works by council are underway.
Port Adelaide Public Sector A new office building will be constructed in central Port Adelaide, activating the Port
Accommodation through the relocation of approximately 500 government employees.
Lead: Department of Planning Transport
and Infrastructure
Status: Commencing August 2016
Port Adelaide Renewal The Port Adelaide Renewal project will ultimately deliver six redeveloped waterfront living
Lead: Renewal SA and multi-use areas to the inner Port focusing on the areas of Dock 1, Cruickshank's Corner,
Status: Commencing November 2016 the Port Approach, the North West, Fletcher's Slip and Hart's Mill South.
Greater Edinburgh Parks Masterplan The Greater Edinburgh Parks Masterplan will define more options for industry and business
Lead: Renewal SA for the development of the 4,150 hectares of land bounded by Port Wakefield Road, the
Status: Stakeholder consultations underway Northern Expressway, Womma Road, the Adelaide-Gawler railway line, the Adelaide-Darwin
railway line, Helps Road and Waterloo Corner Road. This area is focused on the Greater
Edinburgh Parks employment lands and adjacent investment opportunities.
Salisbury City Centre Renewal The Salisbury City Centre renewal project is a major private-sector funded capital works
Lead: City of Salisbury project that will deliver residential, retail and mixed use development adjacent to the
Status: Scoping stage Salisbury rail station and within the City Centre on government, council and other sites.
35Transport and logistics
Major transport-related projects are set
to create more efficient road networks
The north has a number of new and planned
major distribution centres, including those
owned by Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and
Case study:
and provide immediate and significant other food companies. They all need good Northern Connector
construction job opportunities. Among road networks. The SCT Logistics facility The $985 million Northern Connector is
them are the recently announced Northern at Penfield is a major hub for road and rail a joint Australian and State Government
Connector and the Gawler East Collector freight haulage and it is set to grow with project. It will create a non-stop motorway
Link Road. We are implementing consistent new investment. connecting the already completed
industry participation and workforce Northern Expressway and South Road
More opportunities should also arise
strategies to ensure these projects create Superway, providing motorists with
with the expansion of logistics services in
new jobs and attract investment in the an unimpeded journey from Gawler to
Adelaide’s north, which, when complete, will
region. A new Northern Connector Jobs Regency Park – a total of 43 kilometres.
house businesses specialising in logistics,
Taskforce will target workers in the northern mining services, small and medium industrial Early works are scheduled to commence in
suburbs for at least half of the construction services and waste recovery processes. The January 2016, and around 480 jobs will be
jobs, as well as seek opportunities for Australian freight industry is expected to supported annually during construction. A
apprentices and trainees, Aboriginal grow significantly in coming years. new taskforce aims to ensure that more than
workers and other people facing barriers half of the jobs for the Northern Connector
to employment. project will go to workers from the
northern suburbs, particularly those facing
unemployment with the closure of Holden.
The new motorway is expected to
significantly improve freight access to the
Port of Adelaide and the industrial areas
of Adelaide’s north and north-west. It will
improve road safety and efficiency and
reduce travel times for commuters travelling
to and from the northern suburbs. The
Northern Connector will better serve the
industrial and commercial sectors along
Port Wakefield Road and attract further
investment in Greater Edinburgh Parks,
Salisbury and Port Adelaide. Businesses on
Port Wakefield Road will also benefit from
improved traffic flow.
A shared vision for Northern AdelaideProjects Summary Description
Transport and logistics
Northern Connector The Northern Connector will be a multi-lane expressway forming a critical component
Lead: Department of Planning Transport and of Adelaide’s north–south corridor. It will link major transport routes, from the north of
Infrastructure the State and from Perth and Sydney to the Port of Adelaide, and key employment and
Status: Major works commencing May 2016 manufacturing areas throughout metropolitan Adelaide. Jointly funded by the South
Australian and Commonwealth Governments, the project will cost $985 million and be
undertaken and completed by late 2019.
Gawler East Collector Link Road The $55 million, 2.8km Gawler East Collector Link Road will enable access to and further
Lead: Department of Planning Transport and expansion of residential development east of the Gawler township. Construction will be
Infrastructure completed by 2019 and includes upgrading the intersection at Main North Road, Potts
Status: Commencing September 2016 Road and Para Road to create a 4-way signalised intersection.
Gawler Line Electrification The project will recommence in 2017-18 and include the electrification of the Gawler line
Lead: Department of Planning Transport and from Adelaide to Salisbury. The full completion of the project will see a non-stop electrified
Infrastructure line between the Adelaide CBD and Gawler Central.
Status: Construction commencing 2017–18
Electric/Diesel Bus Prototype Trial $2 million to support an alliance comprised of northern businesses to trial electric/diesel
Lead: Department of State Development bus prototypes manufactured in northern Adelaide. Over the longer term, DPTI’s bus
Status: Alliance membership being finalised replacement program presents an opportunity to establish northern Adelaide as a green
transport manufacturing hub.
37Health, ageing and disability
The health care and community services
sector is one of the fastest growing sectors
We also need to encourage and support
local manufacturers to diversify into
producing new tools, components or
Case study:
across the country. Northern Adelaide is also products for medical devices and the range Mayne Pharma
home to the recently upgraded Lyell McEwin of assistive technologies that support Research and development is a critical
Hospital and Health Precinct which has the healthy ageing, wellbeing and community factor for the future of many northern
potential to attract more investment in new participation. manufacturing industries. Mayne Pharma
health-related industries. is a great model for the economic future of
The assistive technology market in Australia
northern Adelaide. A sustainable business
As the National Disability Insurance alone has been estimated at between $3.6
in the growing health and medical sector,
Scheme (NDIS) is implemented, the size of and $4.5 billion annually. The Stretton Centre,
Mayne Pharma is a specialist pharmaceutical
the workforce in the disability sector alone in collaboration with the Department
company that develops and manufactures
is expected to more than double, with some of State Development, industry and the
branded and generic products and
6,300 new jobs forecast for South Australia Australian Industrial Transformation Institute
distributes them globally.
– more than 1,700 of them in northern at Flinders University, will work to establish
Adelaide. Both the NDIS and aged care an assistive technologies industry cluster and The company, which works with the
industries will be driven by consumer-led related growth strategy in northern Adelaide. University of South Australia, Flinders
choices and demand. Careful attention to University and the University of Adelaide to
The recently formed MedDevSA industry
training will be needed to ensure that develop and analyse new products, invested
alliance will focus on new markets,
service providers have access to a suitably $17 million in research in 2014, a 400 per
new capital sources and better policy
trained workforce. cent increase from 2012. It also sponsors
and registration.
eight different prizes and awards and
provides work placements for up to three
students per year.
This increase in research investment has
mirrored recent company growth, with more
than 60 additional people employed at the
Salisbury site in the past three years, an
increase of about 25 per cent.
The company has recently installed a large
scale fluid bed spray coater at its Salisbury
manufacturing facility, thanks in part to a
$4 million Next Generation Manufacturing
Investment Program grant from the Australian
Government and the South Australian State
Governments. The grant will allow Mayne
Pharma to double its export products to
support expected growth in demand.
A shared vision for Northern AdelaideProjects Summary Description
Health, ageing and disability
National Disability Insurance Scheme Major project that will fundamentally transform the way disability care is delivered with
(SA Implementation) a clear focus on customer-directed care. This new approach to care will require a new
Lead: Department of Communities and workforce that is multi-skilled, flexible and responsive. The Bilateral Agreement between the
Social Inclusion Commonwealth and State Governments for the roll out of the NDIS in South Australia was
Status: Underway signed in December 2015.
Disability Employment Hub $4 million for a new Disability Employment Hub to train former automotive workers, upskill
Lead: Department of State Development existing workers and encourage university students to work in the disability sector. Once
Status: Commencing July 2016 the NDIS is fully implemented, it is expected to create around 6,300 jobs. This initiative will
help provide accredited training for workers, making sure workers and businesses are ready
for the full implementation of the scheme.
Aged/Disability Care & Training Facility - The successful ViTA aged care model of long term, short term, transitional care, rehabilitation
Lyell McEwin Health Precinct education and innovation will be extended into northern Adelaide, located adjacent to the
Lead: ACH Group in partnership Lyell McEwin Hospital, in an expanded health and medical precinct.
Status: Subject to competitive
Commonwealth bed allocation
decision expected in March 2016
39Agriculture, food and beverage Growers capitalise on good soils, good 20 gigalitres from the Bolivar Waste
Every year for the past 17 years the state’s climate and access to a number of water Water Treatment Plant will support the
horticulture sector has increased in value. sources, creating the largest area of expansion of irrigated horticulture and the
It currently contributes about $250 million protective cropping in the country. The development of new irrigation areas.
to the total state economy (6.5 per cent). In region has the potential to become one of
A large and growing number of food and
addition, South Australia’s food and wine the nation’s premium food bowls – supplying
beverage businesses are located in the
industries generated a record $18.2 billion clean and green produce to expanding
north, including about 130 manufacturers
in revenue in 2014-2015. Finished food and Australian and international markets.
and meat processors. Major food distribution
wine exports increased by 17 per cent in the The State Government is looking at ways centres and a range of related transport,
past financial year. to increase the volume of recycled water logistics, storage and packaging service
available for primary production in the providers also operate in the region.
Northern Adelaide Plains. An additional
Projects Summary Description
Agriculture, food and beverage
Northern Adelaide Food Park $7 million to attract anchor tenants to the Northern Adelaide Food Park and to promote
Lead: Primary Industries and Regions SA the use of renewable energy and energy storage solutions at the Food Park. This initiative
Status: In progress will help create opportunities and incentives to attract businesses to the Food Park and
contribute to carbon neutral and clean green priorities.
Northern Adelaide Plains Development of three key projects to expand the region’s agriculture, food and beverage
Agribusiness Initiative sectors: Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme to provide an additional 20 gigalitres of
Lead: Primary Industries and Regions SA recycled water; optimisation and production efficiency to implement best practice irrigation
Status: Commencing January 2016 technology and improved management techniques; market access and development
project to get South Australian food and beverage into global markets.
A shared vision for Northern AdelaideCase study:
Northern Adelaide Food Park
The Northern Adelaide Food Park is a collaboration between the State Government, the Economic Development Board and Food SA.
The park will be located at Parafield Airport Cross Keys precinct and will provide food and beverage manufacturers and processors and
related businesses with the opportunity to co-locate on the one site, with access to common infrastructure and services.
Locating companies together on one large site, near major food and wine-producing areas, will encourage partnerships and lead to
increased efficiency and competitiveness.
The Northern Adelaide Food Park is a significant step forward for the South Australian food industry, encouraging world’s best practice,
collaboration and the opportunity to reduce manufacturing costs through new, efficient and shared facilities and services.
Detailed concept, infrastructure and implementation planning is now underway. Early research indicates that investment and job
opportunities will arise from food manufacturing facilities, transport and other services, and infrastructure to build the park. For example,
a $250 million increase in food production could create more than 400 jobs, as well as other jobs in related sectors.
41Defence
More than 85 per cent of Adelaide’s defence
industry activity occurs in the northern
The community wants
the next generation of
Case study:
suburbs. The region supports about 5,000 Australia’s submarines SAAB Australia
highly skilled defence industry workers, Defence and security technology company
including Australia’s largest defence
to be built at Osborne. Saab Australia is a local success story for
contractor, BAE Systems Australia, and Feedback from industry Adelaide’s northern suburbs, employing
many other global defence companies. more than 300 people at its purpose-built
The nation’s most complex defence project
and the community facility at Technology Park. Saab Australia
– the Air Warfare Destroyers – are being built throughout northern is also one of many northern businesses
at the State Government-owned Techport involved in the Northern Economic
Australia precinct in Osborne.
Adelaide has been clear – Leaders network.
An additional 6,000 Department of Defence
building 12 submarines in The company invests in a number of
personnel are based at Edinburgh, including South Australia is critical scholarship and internship programs
Air Force and Army units, and the Defence with the University of Adelaide and the
Science and Technology Group. Technology
for the economy and makes University of South Australia, and has a
Park is also an established hub for defence good strategic sense. strong philosophy of connecting with
and aerospace, advanced electronics the local community. Saab contributes to
and information communication local science and engineering education
technology companies. programs such as Subs in Schools with the
Heights School and Salisbury’s Science
South Australia’s Defence Strategy 2025 Fair Sunday, both of which are aimed at
provides a long-term commitment to grow inspiring the next generation.
the state’s Defence presence and sustainable
defence industries that will lead to more jobs Saab Group globally designs and builds
in northern Adelaide. Naval shipbuilding, in sophisticated and diverse technology, from
particular, will provide thousands of future fighter aircraft and submarines through to
jobs, starting with the recently confirmed security systems for prisons and air traffic
Future Frigate Program. The Land 400 control towers.
project also offers the opportunity to Over the past 25 years, the company
build the state’s armoured vehicle has grown from what was essentially a
manufacturing base. technology transfer project to one of
Australia’s top system integration houses,
with a turnover of $164 million in 2014.
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