The State Planning Commission (the Commission) has released the Discussion Paper for the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan and want to hear from community, councils and industry on how we prepare for future growth.

Engagement is open to everyone. Feedback will inform the draft Greater Adelaide Regional Plan which replaces the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide.

The Discussion Paper is an evidence-based document with a strong focus on what the Greater Adelaide Region may look like in 2051. It presents key considerations and trends that we need to consider in our future planning.

Projections show Greater Adelaide’s population could grow by up to 670,000 people over the next 30 years. Bold decisions are required to strengthen the sustainability, liveability and prosperity of the Region.

This is particularly pertinent to us in the Gawler community as our town has been identified as a Growth Investigation Area. The plan outlines the need for additional open space or inter urban breaks to preserve Gawler’s identity. The report also envisages new opportunities for Kudla.

There is an opportunity to provide early input into the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan and help determine:

• what Greater Adelaide might look like in 30 years
• the needs and wants of current and future communities
• where and how we should grow.

The Paper is open for 12 weeks of public consultation from 14 August 2023 to 6 November 2023, 5:00 pm.

To learn more and to have your say visit plan.sa.gov.au/regional-planning-program.

Information Sessions:

During the consultation period, a series of information sessions have been planned with one being held in Gawler.

Date: Monday 18 September

Time: 7pm

Location: First Floor, Gawler Institute Building. 89 - 91 Murray Street, Gawler

Purpose: To develop a response to the State Government’s Greater Adelaide Regional Plan

Council Administration will present the ‘Outer North’ slide pack developed by the Planning and Land Use Services Department for Trade and Investment (PLUS), leading into a Q&A session.

There will also be more comprehensive sessions held in certain Greater Adelaide locations but registrations are essential to attend these and can be booked via plansaevents.eventbrite.com.