Welcome Located just 30 minutes from Adelaide s Central Business District, the City of Onkaparinga is South Australia s largest metropolitan Council and one of the State s fastest growing areas. This is an area of great heritage and history, renowned for its pristine coastal and rural landscapes and home to world class wine, fantastic food and thriving communities. An unmatched combination of attributes and attractions makes the City of Onkaparinga an increasingly popular place to live, work, visit and invest. In recent years our city has experienced significant growth. This growth has focused our energies on innovation and we now lead the way in business, tourism and sustainability for Local Government. We remain focused on sustainable growth and development, diversifying our economy, strengthening our partnering relationships and fostering strong, vibrant communities. Just as importantly, we work closely with our communities to build relationships, understand their needs, and plan for the future in ways that reflect their ideas and collective vision for the City of Onkaparinga. I encourage you to visit our region and discover the charm, beauty and tremendous investment and business opportunities we have to offer. I welcome you to be part of the City of Onkaparinga s bright future. Lorraine Rosenberg Mayor
The City of Onkaparinga is the ideal place in which to live, visit and invest. The scope of opportunities available in our city continues to evolve and is a positive sign of the prosperous future that is ahead. There has been significant infrastructure investment in our region, including the extension and electrification of the Seaford rail line, duplication of the Southern Expressway and development of the McLaren Vale overpass. We also continue to work on a number of projects that improve the amenity of our city, preserve and protect our environments and build stronger, more connected communities. One of our notable initiatives is Water Proofing the South. The $55 million integrated water resource management strategy is the first of its type in the State and will deliver a host of environmental and economic benefits. Our plans to revitalise Aldinga, Noarlunga and Seaford will see these centres transformed into commercial, community and cultural hubs which can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Protection of the exceptional rural, coastal and natural landscapes and cultural places that underpin our identity is a major focus. Our townships and coastal villages such as Clarendon and Port Noarlunga provide remarkable experiences of local character and internationally-renowned McLaren Vale is home to some of the world s finest wine and produce. We look forward to strengthening our existing relationships and building new partnerships with our communities, businesses and investors as we strive to deliver the best positive outcomes for our city. Mark Dowd Chief Executive Officer
On vision Our vision is to build strong, vibrant communities. Our mission is to build an economy that is diverse, adaptable, built on innovation and provides our communities the opportunity for employment within our city. Specifically; Our economy harnesses ideas and potential and is recognised internationally, particularly in environmental industries, new technology, health and education. Our environmental advantages are driving investment in clean-tech industries, eco-tourism, food and wine production and marketing, and research and development The city is recognised as a valuable destination for talent, tourists, workforce and investment Innovative business collaborations and clusters generate a positive investment environment and create new business and employment opportunities. Businesses are sustainable, navigate through broader economic cycles and have a strong connection with the city as a place to do business Opportunities exist for workers to stay in or come to the region, develop their careers and share their skills and knowledge. This includes new and creative ways of working based on new technology, and home-based industries. Local businesses are actively investing in and reaping the rewards of up-skilling their employees. Top class education and training facilities attract students, families and commercial activity to the city.
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On our city Our city is the largest South Australian Council by population with 160,000 representing 10% of the State s population. Situated 30 kilometres south of the Adelaide Central Business District, our city has: Approximately 70,000 dwellings A strong viticulture industry in the south, centred around the world renowned McLaren Vale wine region Historic townships at Clarendon, Kangarilla, McLaren Vale, Old Reynella, Old Noarlunga, Port Noarlunga, and Willunga An industrial heartland in the middle at Lonsdale, along with associated light industry parks at Aldinga, Hackham, McLaren Vale, Seaford, and Willunga A regional centre at Noarlunga including the Council and Government offices plus Federation Centres Colonnades shopping centre Vibrant district centres at Aberfoyle Park, Aldinga, Christies Beach main street, Hackham, Morphett Vale, Seaford, and Woodcroft 31 kilometres of accessible and pristine coastline A Mediterranean climate which makes it a very liveable city with four distinct seasons presenting very stable weather patterns. The winter months are typically mild and wet, while the summer months are hot and dry leading to a very pretty autumn, especially in the picturesque wine region of McLaren Vale. The mean minimum temperature in summer is around 16 degrees celsius and the mean maximum around 28 degrees celsius. The average annual rainfall is in the order of 450 millimetres, with winter rain falling on an average of 16 days per month A public safety record superior to that of the Adelaide metropolitan area. Over the period 2007 to 2014 there was a 20% reduction of offences recorded by police in the City of Onkaparinga.
SOUTH ROAD GENERAL WEST TORRENS UNLEY BURNSIDE HOLDFAST BAY MITCHAM ALTERNATIVE WATER CAPABILITY & REUSE COMPLETED IN 2014 - $215 MILLION ADELA MARION LONSDALE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE ABERFOYLE PARK ADELAIDE DESALINATION PLANT COMPLETED IN 2012 - $1.8 BILLION PORT STANVAC FUTURE INDUSTRIAL SITE SHERRIFFS ROAD OLD REYNELLA PORT STANVAC LONSDALE SOUTHERN CLARENDON SOUTHERN EXPRESSWAY DUPLICATION COMPLETED IN 2014 - $440 MILLION NOARLUNGA REGIONAL CENTRE BEACH ROAD EXPRESSWAY MORPHET VALE ELECTRIFIED TRAIN LINE TO SEAFORD - $335 MILLION (2013) NOARLUNGA CENTRE Kangarilla SEAFORD MEADOWS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT - $500 MILLION SEAFORD DISTRICT CENTRE SEAFORD CENTRE HACKHAM SOUTH EAST ONKAPARINGA WINE & FOOD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SEAFORD HEIGHTS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT - $500 MILLION TATACHILLA ROAD VICTOR HARBOR ROAD McLAREN VALE McLAREN FLAT BOWERING HILL ALDINGA DISTRICT CENTRE ALDINGA BISCAY ROAD WILLUNGA ALEXANDRINA PROPOSED NAM HAI PU TUO BUDDHIST TEMPLE - $19 MILLION FOR COMPLETION IN 2018 SELLICKS BEACH YANKALILLA Mount Compass
The largest South Australian council by population with 160,000 representing 10% of the state s population On history The name Onkaparinga comes from Ngangkiparinga, an indigenous word meaning The Women s River. The original inhabitants are the Kaurna Aboriginal people. European settlement in South Australia commenced in the 1830s and the State was officially proclaimed in 1836. Further exploration of the State saw the township of Willunga, in the southern part of the Council, established in 1839. Shortly afterwards, high-quality slate was discovered and a slate mining industry quickly sprang up. The legacy of this is still evident today in some of Willunga s roofs, footpaths, water tanks and bridges. Another important township, McLaren Vale was surveyed in 1839 and settled by farmers from Devonshire, England. Cereal growing was the first agricultural endeavour. However, after a mass exodus of labour to the Victorian gold fields in 1850, other agricultural industries were trialled such as wine, dried fruit and almonds. Agriculture was also the primary focus in the Noarlunga district, with considerable clearing of native vegetation occurring from 1840. The township of Old Noarlunga served as a business centre for the region from which produce could be transported down river to Port Noarlunga. In time, Adelaide s suburbs gradually spread south along the coast, with residential housing taking the place of farmland. Considerable rural areas remain, however, with wine grapes being among the most successful crop grown. In recent years, a number of commercial olive plantations have also been established, being ideally suited to the climate. On 1 July 1997, the City of Onkaparinga was formed out of the former Cities of Happy Valley and Noarlunga and part of the District Council of Willunga, creating the largest council in South Australia. Onkaparinga is a rich fusion of landscapes: suburban housing, heritage townships, rolling hills, ancient gum trees, dramatic coastline, significant wildlife sites, popular beaches, clear blue waters, bountiful vineyards, famed earth, a myriad of creeks, rivers and wetlands, expansive conservation areas and green spaces.
On achievements The City of Onkaparinga has a long history of active and effective involvement in economic development which has had a strong business development focus. It has a culture of working with business and understands business needs. We have provided and attracted resourcing for: Small business support and networks Export and investment extension programs Workforce development and training programs Investment and infrastructure development Tourism - events and festivals, e.g. the Tour Down Under, a cycling event that is part of the world tour Tourism - marketing and promotion, including operation of a visitor information centre. In addition, the City of Onkaparinga has been effective in securing infrastructure projects for the benefit of the region including: Upgrades to rail and road infrastructure - $736 million State and Federal Government investment Commencement of the national roll-out of the high speed national broadband network in the Council area to ensure the economic and social future of the region is secure. Council has an excellent record in environmental stewardship and collaborative partnerships with other organisations through its Water Proofing the South project, which will provide a capacity of up to eleven gigalitres of water re-use per annum for viticulture, industry and residential purposes.
On workforce The City of Onkaparinga has a resident workforce of 74,618. Businesses in the City of Onkaparinga employ 35,615 people with the main employing industries being: Retail - 15.9% Manufacturing - 14.5% Health Care and Social Assistance - 14.2% Education and Training - 10.2% Construction - 8.4% Accommodation and Food Services - 7.7% The City of Onkaparinga forms part of a much larger economic region, being southern Adelaide which provides access to a workforce of 173,890. We have a relatively highly skilled workforce with the percentages of people achieving certificate, degree or higher qualifications exceeding the state average.
The City of Onkaparinga forms part of a much larger economic region On Economy Main industries by output (April 2014) 22.3% Other 2.9% Professional, scientific and technical services 34.7% Manufacturing 3.0% Accommodation and food services 3.6% Education and training 5.6% Retail trade 5.1% Health care and social assistance 11.3% Construction 11.5% Rental, hiring and retail service Manufacturing dominates output with the main production being in: Beverage Product Manufacturing (predominantly wine) - 7.6% Technical Equipment and Appliance Manufacturing - 7.6% Transport Equipment and Parts Manufacturing (mainly automotive) - 6.3% Metal and Metal Product Manufacturing - 4.3% Basic Chemical, Cleaning and Polymer Manufacturing - 2.7%
ON key industries (April 2014) Sector Output Employment Manufacturing 34.7 5152 Rental, Hiring and Retail Service 11.5 471 Construction 11.3 2989 Health Care and Social Assistance 5.1 5046 Retail Trade 5.6 5658 Education and Training 3.6 3644 Wholesale Trade 3.4 1058 Accommodation and Food Services 3.0 2737 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 2.9 1166 Public Administration and Safety 2.7 1531 Financial and Insurance Services 2.6 480 Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 2.8 553 Administration and Support Services 1.7 1027 Transport, Postal and Warehousing 2.2 930 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 1.8 725 Mining 1.3 149 Information, Media and Telecommunications 0.8 185 Arts and Recreation Services 0.7 436 Other Services 2.3 1678 Total Workforce 35,615
On infrastructure Water A strength of the region is the harnessing of water resources. The area is serviced by mains water and this has been augmented with the recently completed Adelaide desalination plant. Water Proofing the South, a Council led project, further augments the water resource through the provision of treated waste water and rain water. The reticulation is undertaken in conjunction with a private company - Willunga Basin Water and the South Australian Government s SA Water. Transport Our road and rail infrastructure have received major upgrades which will significantly improve access to the Adelaide Central Business District and freight transport hubs. We are also served by two private recreational airfields at Aldinga and Old Noarlunga and our own boat launch marina at O Sullivan Beach. Power The region is well serviced by reliable electricity and gas supplies. These infrastructure providers have long term plans for the region to ensure adequate power investment is available. Telecommunications We have been very active in securing high speed broadband services. One of the first mainland broadband roll-outs by NBNCo (over a 10 year period) commenced in our Council in 2010 and has continued since then. It will deliver up to 100 megabit per second capacity which offers potential for delivering a higher level of services online.
Approximately 6,800 residents in the City of Onkaparinga attend university On schools The City of Onkaparinga has 48 public schools and 17 private schools with a total of 24,202 enrolments. Approximately 75% of enrolments are in the public schools. The Flinders University main campus is situated adjacent to the northern boundary of the Council area and provides bachelor degree or higher education for 21,809 students (3801 of which are international students from over 90 countries). The university also has programs delivered in Onkaparinga, including medical teaching facilities associated with the Noarlunga Hospital. We have two Technical and Further Education (TAFE) colleges, Marcellin Technical College, Lonsdale Skills Centre, and a range of private sector registered training organisations which provide vocational education and training courses for approximately 13,200 residents of Onkaparinga. Approximately 6,800 residents in the City of Onkaparinga attend university with 78.4% enrolled in bachelor degree courses, 19.4% in postgraduate courses and 2.2% in other undergraduate programs. This has risen significantly since 2003 when there were 5118 enrolments.
On shopping The region is well served by retail and it is a part of the economy which has shown sound growth in the last three years. The key retail sites are: Noarlunga Regional Centre including Federation Centres Colonnades, supported by tertiary education and health facilities and Council s head office District centres - these are well distributed throughout the Council area at Seaford, Aldinga, Aberfoyle Park and Reynella. Significant retail centres are also at Morphett Vale, Woodcroft and McLaren Vale. These are supported by a number of main street precincts which offer specialty shopping - Beach Road Christies Beach, McLaren Vale and Aldinga township The world renowned Willunga Farmers Market offers authentic clean and green food produce straight from the paddock on a weekly basis and our district is well serviced with other trade product markets. New shopping centre offerings are also underway for ALDI and Masters.
On environment Covering 518 square kilometres, the City of Onkaparinga is the largest metropolitan Council in South Australia. With nine catchments and 31 kilometres of coastline, the environment is an important part of our development agenda. Water re-use, renewable energy, waste reduction, climate change response and care for our open spaces are elements of our environmental program. We have established Water Proofing the South which seeks to maximise the reuse of treated wastewater and rainwater. In conjunction with the State Government and the private sector, we have achieved a re-use capacity of over eleven gigalitres per annum Through the joint use of common infrastructure we provide treated waste water to the privately owned Willunga Water Basin to support sustainability of the McLaren Vale wine regions viticulture industry With expected strong population growth will come a greater demand for energy. Our goal is that by 2035 more than 50% of City of Onkaparinga s electricity supply will come from renewable energy We are working with the State Government and neighbouring Councils to assess the vulnerabilities of the region and responses to climate change and its compounding impacts on natural hazards such as heat waves, sea level rise and the increased frequency and intensity of bushfires, storms and flooding Our ongoing carbon reduction program is reducing our corporate emissions through our Green Buildings Program, improving the efficiency of our fleet and plant and purchasing 100% green power for our large buildings. Our flagship project is the Woodcroft Community Centre which includes 30 kilowatts of solar electricity generation, advanced ventilation to allow the building to breathe and smart lighting systems to only provide artificial light when needed. The useable space in the building has expanded and we expect energy use to be reduced by at least 50% The City of Onkaparinga, as an owner or custodian of public land, has care and control of significant areas of biodiversity, mainly situated within riverine corridors, conservation parks, coastal areas, reserves, road reserves, cemeteries, Crown land and landfill sites. Over the past three years, we have re-vegetated more than 109 hectares and planted 75,000 seedlings Council is committed to reducing the amount of waste that goes to landfill from both domestic households and council operations. Recycling behaviour in Onkaparinga households has improved dramatically over the last 10 years with a 319.9% increase in the tonnage collected.
Recycling behaviour in Onkaparinga households has improved dramatically over the last 10 years with a 319.9% increase in the tonnage collected On strengths Council is active in providing direction for the development of its community Council s size and the associated ability to quickly and more effectively respond to a change in policy environment Early roll-out of high speed broadband Close proximity and good connections to the Adelaide Central Business District Lifestyle as defined by general amenity - access to coast, landscapes, tree-scapes, services and schools The region is water secure through expertise and knowledge in water re-use and management Large array and choice of education and training facilities (private and public, primary secondary and tertiary) Power and water is secure A resilient and growing small business sector that supports its community Some of the most pristine and diverse areas of coastline in the country, for a country that is renown for its beaches A substantial economic base, in particular the manufacturing sector Internationally recognised wine industry brand with a strong reputation in environmental management Proximity to key tourist destinations such as Fleurieu Peninsula, Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island A developing health precinct in and around Noarlunga Regional Centre including Beach Road (Benson Radiology, GP Plus super clinic, Noarlunga Hospital, Flinders Allied health faculty outreach campus, specialists on Beach Road) Growing skilled workforce Private airfield access at Aldinga Airfield and Old Noarlunga Lifestyle which is attractive for professionals. Clean, green environment.
ON collaboration We place a great deal of importance in the collaboration with the State and Federal Governments and industry organisations to ensure we maximise our impact on the development of the region. Organisations with which we have a close working relationship are: South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) Department of Communications (DoC) Local Government Association of South Australia Australia China Business Council Department of State Development. We also work at a regional level with adjoining Councils: The City of Marion and the Southern Adelaide Economic Development Board - this has a strong focus on advanced manufacturing and investment in the new Tonsley Park Precinct of 61 hectares Fleurieu Peninsula Councils to promote tourism. Council s success in economic development is attributed to being very clear on its direction and value-adding role and, linked to that, the productive engagement with external agencies so that they yield a return on their investment.
ON resources We are the largest Council in South Australia employing 700 people. The resources applied directly to economic development include: Four full time staff directly supporting business and workforce development and investment attraction Eight staff for tourism and event management McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Visitor Information Centre Funding of a small business support services and business consultants Funding of a tourism marketing organisation Six full time staff undertaking precinct planning to ensure the precincts are investment ready Three full time staff managing and developing the Council s own commercial enterprises and facilities including two tourist parks, an 18-hole golf course, five recreation and leisure centres and a number of other facilities including restaurants and kiosks. We have established the Economic Development Forum which comprises fifteen local business and tourism associations representing over 1,000 businesses. This forum meets quarterly and is a sounding board for economic development policy and for identifying local investment opportunities. We have established an Industry Leaders Group comprising of local business CEO s to provide the focus for the ongoing identification of investment and skill opportunities.
We are open to any investment opportunities that will provide opportunity for our communities through jobs growth, business investment and land development On future Growth CONTACT If you have any further queries and would like to find out more, please direct your enquiries to: growingbusiness@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au Targeting development and investment in the key sectors of: Clean technologies (environmental industries) Advanced manufacturing and innovative technologies Food, wine and tourism High value services e.g. health, education and services that can leverage opportunities in the State s strategic growth sectors of mining and defence and aged care. However, whilst these are target areas we are open to any investment opportunities that will provide for our communities through jobs growth, business investment and land development.