Invest in Playford
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With a booming population and direct access to key freight networks, the City of Playford at the northern limit of the Adelaide metropolitan region is the perfect location to grow your business and reach new customers.
We’re here to actively partner with business, industry and all levels of government to develop opportunities that support business and local employment opportunities.
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Here's why your business needs to be here:
 100,000 — growing to 149,000 by 2041.  economy grew by 8.3% in FY2021 (EconomyID).  of buildings were approved in FY2021/22. |
 businesses are already based here.  work in health/social assistance.  just 30 minutes from Adelaide CBD. |
 the Northern Adelaide Plains food region.  heart of $90 billion in defence spend.  just 33 years old - 8 years younger than the SA median. |
Information for investors
We’re ready to work with both new and established businesses to develop opportunities.
Here are just some of the ways that our team can support you:
- offering a single key contact who can coordinate your interactions with council
- finding your ideal workspace or site
- identifying market trends and opportunities
- assisting with applications for grants and tenders
- identifying relevant government programs.
Ready to talk?
Whether you have a simple question or you’re ready to invest, our team are here to discuss your vision.
Contact our Senior Manager - Business and Industry Support, Tom Madigan, on 0434 761 289 or tmadigan@playford.sa.gov.au
Major projects
Elizabeth CBD
The City of Playford is reshaping the Elizabeth CBD into a thriving retail, business and entertainment precinct.
Revitalising the Elizabeth CBD responds to the needs of our growing community. As our population continues to rapidly increase, so do expectations for access to a thriving retail, business and entertainment precinct that is close to home.
P-8a Poseidon Deep Maintenance Facility
Boeing Defence Australia are partnering with the Australian Department of Defence to develop a new $160 million P-8A Poseidon maintenance facility on the northern perimeter of RAAF Base Edinburgh.
North-South Motorway
With the $867 million Northern Connector completed in 2020, the City of Playford is now up to 10 minutes closer to the heart of Adelaide, key employment precincts and important freight infrastructure – including Adelaide Airport, Outer Harbor and the Kilburn railway freight terminal.
Lionsgate Business Park
The beating heart of Australia’s automotive industry from 1958 to 2017, the former home of Holden is being revitalised by Pelligra Group into a high-tech manufacturing hub.
After already securing German battery giant Sonnen, Genis Steel and Levett Engineering, Ross Pelligra is looking to welcome more emerging companies who are ready to embrace new technologies.
Playford Alive
Envisioned to be home to more than 40,000 residents upon completion, Playford Alive is one of the largest greenfield developments ever undertaken in South Australia.
So much more than housing, Playford Alive is supporting thousands of flow-on jobs in the construction, retail and health services fields.
Riverlea
A $3 billion investment over 25 years, nothing about Walker Corp’s Riverlea development is small.
Once completed, Riverlea will accommodate 30,000 residents across more than 12,000 new homes and is projected to create more than 10,000 new jobs across neighbouring communities.
Gawler Line Electrification
The $715 million Gawler Rail Electrification Project has delivered a faster, cleaner and more comfortable public transport service from Gawler, through Playford Alive, Elizabeth and Mawson Lakes to the Adelaide CBD.
Ready to talk?
Whether you have a simple question or you’re ready to invest, our team are here to discuss your vision.
Contact our Senior Manager - Business and Industry Support, Tom Madigan, on 0434 761 289 or tmadigan@playford.sa.gov.au
Disclaimer
While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, the City of Playford accepts no liability with respect to the accuracy or currency of data or information contained on this page. The information is not investment advice and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation and particular needs. You should seek independent and qualified professional advice.