A progressive, sustainable, and connected City of Salisbury

Adelaide’s north, including the City of Salisbury, is set to become the epicentre of economic and social growth in Adelaide over the next 30 years.

The potential for Adelaide’s north is outlined in the State Government’s draft Greater Adelaide Regional Plan (GARP) and the City of Salisbury’s ambitious City Plan 2040 released in November.

The GARP and the City Plan are highly aligned in their ambition and aim to capitalise on an unprecedented merging of opportunities which will mean more jobs, more housing, and a thriving community.

With its relatively young and diverse population of 148,000, the City of Salisbury generates 7% of the State’s GDP, but this is expected to grow significantly.

The City is uniquely placed for growth, with substantial available land for new, larger-scale industry; a strong and expanding defence and manufacturing base; and unprecedented investment in housing and revitalising the Salisbury City Centre.

A Draft City Plan 2040 was released mid-year for community consultation. Feedback from a range of people with diverse interests and backgrounds, alongside ongoing and endorsed initiatives, reinforced the priorities and key directions of the City Plan.

‘The community feedback showed we all want a city that is welcoming and liveable,’ says Mayor Gillian Aldridge OAM.

‘The vision remains to have a progressive, sustainable, and connected city. In essence, one that provides the homes, jobs, community support, services, and activities that help a community thrive.’

With the $200 million Salisbury City Centre mixed-use redevelopment already announced, the City Plan ensures the Council is looking at how it can further boost the availability of a diverse range of housing across the City of Salisbury area.

That housing is going to be needed as the City Plan also sets its sights on significant potential employment growth.

The City Plan also acknowledges the importance of looking after the wellbeing of the community and welcoming a continued growth in and knowledge of the community’s diversity.

Environmental sustainability is also a key issue, with the Council progressing on a Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan. This is informed by a recently completed risk assessment and will ensure that the City’s infrastructure and assets are resilient to a changing climate.

Mayor Aldridge says, ‘The City of Salisbury is well placed compared with many other metropolitan councils, in that we have substantial land available to support current and future economic development; we are investing significantly in growing our housing and economic activity; and we have excellent and growing recreational assets and experiences that support a healthy community.

‘The City Plan recognises a major need for housing – especially affordable and diverse housing. To support this, we are investing in housing developments along the Walkleys Road Corridor and at Lake Windemere. We also are working with the state government on their plan to deliver 10,000 homes at Dry Creek.

‘We also are focused on tapping into employment growth opportunities presented by available land west of Port Wakefield Road. That land is of significant strategic advantage and is attracting widespread interest from investors on top of the substantial and growing defence industry presence in our city.’

Learn more about the City Plan 2040.