As we approach the 2016 Federal
Election in July, The City of Port Adelaide
Enfield has put together it’s “Ask of
Government” Document.
This document highlights some of the key projects and assets that Council would like assistance with from the Federal
Government. We will be making this document available to all parties and welcome a response on how each party can work with the City of Port Adelaide
Enfield and assist us with meeting our vision of “A City that values it’s diverse community and embraces change through innovation, resilience and community leadership.
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield will continue to play a pivotal role in the
South Australian economy in the decades ahead, so we call on all the parties to consider our requests for funding so this
Council area can contribute to turning around the current economic situation facing South Australia.
Port Adelaide Enfield Council the third largest council in South Australia, with boundaries extending from the River
Torrens to Outer Harbor covering a diverse area of 97 square kilometres.
The Council is divided into seven wards that span across 51 suburbs and includes part of four Federal Electorates; Port
Adelaide, Adelaide, Makin and Sturt.
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is a cultural and historical hub. It is home to some of the State’s finest historical buildings and landmarks, together with a wealth of parks, cultural facilities beaches and recreational areas.
Historic Port Adelaide was central to the colonization of South Australia dating right back to its inception in 1836, when
Colonel William Light first sailed up the
Port River.
Port Adelaide has been the gateway to trade and commerce in South Australia ever since, and was the first contact with South Australia for thousands of immigrants when they arrived by ship.
As well as being an industrial hub and home to much of South Australia’s high tech defence industry, Port Adelaide today is a tourism hub. It features a mixture of history and modernisation with many historical landmarks having been converted for modern use.
The commitment by the Federal
Government to award the build of 12 submarines to French company DCNS, a
$50bn project, is welcomed by the City of
Port Adelaide Enfield.
This long term guarentee of work will ensure that ship building remains a key industry and job provider in our city for decades to come.
As defence projects ramp up, there will be great opportunities for small to medium businesses to set up close to
Techport as they form part of a local supply chain. As businesses establish, adapt and grow, Council is comitted to working hard to support them and overall economic growth in our region.
Enfield was predominantly a farming area, with fertile country along the River
Torrens and wheat and grain fields in its northern reaches. Today it is home to a large proportion of Adelaide’s multicultural community which includes people from a wide range of backgrounds.
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is a culturally rich and diverse community.
Council recognises the important role that arts and culture play in the creation of distinctive, connected, inclusive and culturally engaged communities.
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is home to a significant number of artists, galleries, studios, museums, organisations and events including music festivals, cultural festivals museums and art exhibitions.
The projects we are seeking financial contribution for will continue to build on the capacity and growth occurring in our region, and will contribute greatly to improving the wider South Australian economy.
This is an exciting time for both the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and SA.

Demographics
Introduction
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield;
• Is the third largest council in South Australia
• Is home to approximately 124,000 residents
• Has seen an increase of over 20,000 residents
(approx 17%) since 2003. Our population is continuing to grow, with considerable new development and potential greenfields sites
• Highest population densities are found along the coast
• New suburbs of Northgate, Oakden and New Port have a high share of medium density housing
• Approximately 7,700 businesses form a large commercialand industrial base
• Is a tourism hub
• Is home to Techport and much of South Australia’s high tech defence industry
Compared to Greater Adelaide, the City of
Port Adelaide Enfield has;
• A higher rate of population growth since 2005
• Higher rates of residents born overseas and residents who speak a language other than English at home
• A higher percentage of the population aged 25-34
• Higher unemployment and lower labourforce participation
• A higher proportion of medium to high density dwellings
• A higher proportion of households on low incomes
• A lower proportion of residents connected to the internet

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is a unique Council area, with many factors all leading to its competitive strength.
With affordable housing, rich natural capital and the region being a hub for logistics, defence, manufacturing and new start-up businesses. The Council area has the potential to do its fair share of heavy lifting to help the State’s current economic position.
Investment into the City of Port Adelaide
Enfield will not only see jobs created, it will assist to reactivate an area of the state that can contribute even more economically to South Australia and
Australia as a whole.
With over 7,700 businesses in the
Council region, this area has not only the infrastructure to support business growth, but also has large, key industrial zoned areas.
Unlike many areas across Australia where residential and industrial clash, the
City of Port Adelaide Enfield, due to its geographic size, has designated areas of prime residential housing located
15km’s from the heart of Adelaide as well as dedicated industrial precincts in the
Wingfield and Gepps Cross areas.
With a population base of approximately
124,0000 residents, this Council area boasts a diverse community which includes a significant number of migrant groups.
Port Adelaide is the main maritime trading gateway for South Australia. The Port handles over 15 million tonnes of imports and exports each year.
Containerised freight is forecast to grow by 5.4% per year 2013-2033 increasing container numbers from 330,000 to
972,000. Non-containerised trade will increase over the same period by 4.6% per year from 11.2 million tonnes to 27.3 million tonnes.
The Northern Connector will reduce freight costs for key growing regions of
South Australia including the Adelaide
Plains, Barossa Valley, Mid North and
Riverland and help to increase their export competitiveness.
Techport Australia is the hub of
Australia’s shipbuilding and maritime defence innovation capability. It is also home to a number of ongoing significant defence projects.

Photo courtesy City of Charles Sturt
The construction of a light rail corridor to
Port Adelaide and Outer Harbor is crucial for the revitalisation of Port Adelaide, whilst maximising economic, social and environmental benefits for our community.
The Northwest Corridor Light Rail proposal is a project that both Port Adelaide Enfield and Charles Sturt Councils are keen to discuss in further detail and could signal an opportunity for a true multi-level
Government partnership.
Investment in upgrading public transport infrastructure can be directly linked to land use planning and land development opportunities. The North West Corridor links a number of key development sites and would enable faster and higher density construction at Port Adelaide, Kilkenny and
West Lakes. It will also better facilitate links to tourism areas such as Semaphore.
The 28.5km LRT project will utilise the existing 25km priority rail corridor, plus an additional 3.5km tram link along the Port Road median, extending from the existing terminus at the Adelaide
Entertainment Centre. The link will then divert via Kilkenny road back into the existing corridor.
The project will also include additional spur lines to service both the existing
Grange service and to West Lakes and an in-street section with two tram stops in Port Adelaide. A further spur to
Semaphore Road could be completed as a future stage.
The total construction cost of this project is approximately $558m.
Ask of Government
Fully fund (partnership with State)
Total cost of project
Total cost $558 million
Federal Electorate
Port Adelaide
Outcome
• Releases two rail platforms at Adelaide railway station
• Better facilitates major development in north west including enhanced regeneration opportunities for Port Adelaide
• Increased connectivity between centres alongside enhanced accessibility of
Port Road corridor
• Increased services from 4 per hour to 20 per hour
• Removal of elevated Port railway station and viaduct
• Property uplift along corridor
• Potential for greenway or medium density development from Bowden to
Kilkenny
• Additional dwellings and population increase along corridor

The Western Adelaide Sporting Facility &
Demand Study identified the need for a new indoor community recreation facility in the eastern area of the City of Port
Adelaide Enfield, due to a significant gap in current provisions.
Hillcrest Basketball Stadium is in poor condition and requires replacement.
Hillcrest Community Centre is also ageing and limited in its size and capacity to increase community services at this site.
The identified site for the facility is a parcel of land on Hampstead Road near the Lightsview residential development.
The initial investigations for this proposal recommended that a potential future indoor recreation facility should include a minimum four multiple use courts along with associated facilities including changing rooms, toilets, kiosk and storage facilities. It was also identified as a good opportunity to co-locate suitable community facilities.
The cost of developing such a facility is estimated to be in the order of $10-15 million.
Ask of Government
$5 million
Total cost of project
$10 million to $15 million
Federal Electorate
Adelaide
Outcome
• Construction of a new community sporting facility and recreation hub
• Minimum of four multiple use sports courts
• Changing rooms, toilets, kiosk, storage facilities and associated amenities
• Community facilities creating a hub in the eastern area
• Car parking

3. Parks Library and
Community Facility
The new Parks Library and Community
Facility will be a vibrant and interesting place for the whole community, welcoming people of all ages and cultural backgrounds in an area with a higher percentage of unemployment than the
State average.
The primary focus is to provide a wide range of services that meet the economic needs of the local community, which in turn addresses the high level of disadvantage in the region. The new facility aims to provide a variety of cultural activities, learning workshops and public services whilst creating a central location for local businesses to engage with the public.
As a hub for people to access educational material, learn new skills and access free online services, this facility will play a pivotal role in delivering many of the objectives contained within the
Northern Economic Plan.
The new facility will be a benchmark for the council to demonstrate its commitment to providing modern, well equipped libraries and information services for its community.
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield has set aside $5 million in a cash reserve fund specifically for construction of the new facility.
Ask of Government
$4 million
Total cost of project
$9 million
Federal Electorate
Port Adelaide
Outcome
• A large library resources area with quiet areas for reading and studying
• A computer area with free computer facilities that can be utilised for group training sessions for the community including schools andsupport groups
• A children’s space incorporating separate areas for playgroups and kids clubs, storytelling and a toy library
• A young adult space for youth group activities and educational sessions
• Designated meeting rooms for Justice of the Peace and other public services including business advice
• A large community hall which can be easily adapted for travelling exhibitions, locally-sourced displays, small community support group sessions and other large community events
• Multiple meeting rooms which may be modified to suit size and use requirements such as dancing, yoga, and wellbeing support classes
• An outdoor landscaped area that includes shaded seating areas
• Public toilets with changing facilities and baby changing areas
• Options for a small café or kitchen area are still under review

The 2011 ABS Census of Population and Housing identifies the Ferryden
Park, where Hanson Reserve is located, as one of the most disadvantaged communities in
Australia. The District ranks in the 6th percentile, meaning that
94% of suburbs in Australia are more advantaged.
Stage 1 Velodrome upgrade
Upgrade velodrome surface, safety fencing and lighting. This stage is fully funded by the City of Port Adelaide
Enfield and a grant from the SA
Government Office for Recreation and Sport. Stage 1 is expected to be completed in late 2016.
Stage 2 upgrade to the community park
Upgrade the park, playspace and facilities around the cycling velodrome.
The project is needed to upgrade the site’s ageing facilities which are in poor condition. This will increase community recreation opportunities.
The Project will revitalise the existing site and result in significant upgrades to existing facilities, as well as providing new facilities such as a dog park and play spaces for access by the local community.
It is expected that the Project will make a significant positive contribution to the local Taperoo community – Roy Marten Park will be a popular local destination with a strong focus on family and physical activity.
Stage 1 and 2 upgrade works
Upgrades to dog park, foreshore link path and car park. These stages have been fully funded by the
City of Port Adelaide Enfield and a grant from the SA Government
Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. It is expected to be completed in late 2016.
Stage 3 Passive Open space, and Stage 4 Central Plaza and
Playspaces
Stages 3 and 4 will follow in the coming years as funding allows.
The project aims to provide more soccer and community facilities on the Lefevre Peninsula for a sport with high levels of participation in the local community. The overall project is estimated to cost around $6.4 million.
There is considerable growth in soccer across Adelaide and, in particular, within the City of Port
Adelaide Enfield. This growth is creating high-demand for soccer facilities and increasing pressure on the limited number of existing facilities.
The project also allows the Port
Adelaide Lions Soccer Club to locate its junior and senior teams at a single venue. This will result in a better coordinated range of soccer activities including training, games and clinics, from grass-roots football through to hosting semi-professional games.
The facilities will also be available for general community use, maximising value and benefit and increasing opportunities for community participation in sport and recreation.

Introduction
Ask of Government
$750,000
Remaining stage costs
$1.5 million
Ask of Government
$2.05 million
Remaining stage costs
$4.1 million
Federal Electorate
Port Adelaide
Federal Electorate
Port Adelaide
Outcome
• Community park upgrades
• New entries & removal of the existing boundary fence
• New larger playspace with shade
• New paths including exercise loop path and fitness stations
• New park furniture, shelters and bbqs
Outcome
• Passive open space
• New irrigated grass ‘kick-about’ area
• New exercise loop path and fitness stations
• New tree and planting
• Central Plaza and Playspaces
• Construction of nature playspace
• Construction of senior playspace including feature rope structure
• New multiuse sports court
• Construction of central plaza with large shelters, bbqs, picnic tables and small event infrastructure
Ask of Government
$2.3 million
Remaining stage costs
$4.6 million
Federal Electorate
Port Adelaide
Outcome
• Construction of clubroom
• Construction of car park
• Walking paths
• Community park
• Preparation of 1 full sized and
2 junior soccer pitches

The Blair Athol Community Futsal
Project will deliver three futsal courts and associated infrastructure at Blair Athol
Reserve. The project will support a new
Futsal/Soccer Academy in the community which will encourage physical activity, strengthen the sense of community and provide associated economic benefits.
The Kilburn and Blair Athol community is one of the most disadvantaged communities in Australia. Currently there are few opportunities to bring communities together.
Sport and recreation is widely recognised for its ability break down barriers and foster social inclusion. This project is ideal for leading community capacity building and for creating a stronger, healthier and safer community.
The ABS SEIFA index indicates that the area is highly disadvantaged, with
Kilburn and Blair Athol ranking in the
5th percentile for Australia. The District ranks in the 5th percentile, meaning that 95% of suburbs in Australia are more advantaged.
Ask of Government
$125,000
Total cost of project
$250,000
Federal Electorate
Adelaide
Outcome
• Re-surfacing of unused netball courts to create three multi-purpose courts
• Refurbishment of former netball clubhouse
• Upgrade of court lighting
• Enhancement of surrounding landscape including new paving, planting and park furniture
• New shelter, BBQ and picnic area

Introduction

Introduction