The South Australian Government has today released the draft Greater Adelaide Regional Plan (GARP) for public consultation.
The GARP is a 30-year plan that gives South Australians unprecedented access to the Government’s long-term vision for sustainable growth across the Adelaide region and plays a critical role in identifying appropriate land for future housing, employment, commercial uses, and the necessary supporting infrastructure.
Greater Adelaide’s population is expected to grow by an additional 670,000 people by 2050. The State Government is committed to smarter, more sustainable planning that ensures growth is supported by essential services, infrastructure, economic opportunities, and the lifestyle we enjoy.
The GARP will establish a planning framework for the region, identifying where an extra 315,000 homes can be located and where jobs will be created as the state’s population expands.
Spanning approximately 11,000 square kilometres from Cape Jervis to Murray Bridge, taking in the townships of the Barossa and the boundary of Port Wakefield, the Greater Adelaide region is home to around 1.5 million people, approximately 85 per cent of the state’s population.
The draft GARP currently open for consultation builds on insights from a successful three-month engagement process on the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan Discussion Paper in late 2023.
The Community feedback received has been crucial in developing the draft GARP, which outlines a comprehensive strategy for the region’s growth and sets a vision for sustainable development over the next 30-years.
The public is encouraged to share their views on key priorities, including:
- The location of new housing and employment areas
- Major infrastructure required to support growth
- Specific areas that should be protected from future development
The draft GARP also addresses the maintenance and creation of green spaces and tree canopies, modernising essential services and infrastructure, recognising neighbourhood character, and prioritising environmental sustainability.
One of the key initiatives from the Housing Roadmap was accelerating the delivery of the GARP which is set to be finalised in the first quarter of 2025. It will be Australia’s first fully digital regional plan.
South Australians are invited to provide feedback and help shape the long-term planning vision for urban, land, and housing development across the state.
The community can provide feedback by visiting the Regional Planning Portal.
The consultation period closes on Monday, 4 November 2024, at 5:00 pm.