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AtD wrote:Train station? I hope they thought to tell the state government about this new train line they'll be building, servicing and paying for.

I'll remember that trick when I sell my house. It might have a train station near it... and a Disneyland... and a pub where all the beer is free. No plans exist but it could happen!

Prince George wrote: Now this is a test for the state's planning - on the one hand, the location between the RAAF base, Waterloo Corner, and Penfield Gardens is actually connected to the city, you could imagine a train line going into it, it's close to places where people would work and the services of Salisbury etc,

Locals benefit from Playford Alive
20 September 2010

Almost 350 people from the northern suburbs have received work experience, training or paid employment during the past 12 months of the Playford Alive Urban Renewal Project.

Housing Minister Jennifer Rankine said she was thrilled with the result given the project’s objectives are to revitalise northern Adelaide, create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

Over the past financial year of the project, hundreds of land allotments have been sold, construction has started on two new public schools and more than $340,000 in grants have been given to organisations providing benefits to the community.

Ms Rankine said Playford Alive is making a significant contribution to the achievement of economic and social goals outlined in the State Strategic Plan and is on track to achieving its vision of creating a diverse, integrated and sustainable community where innovation and opportunities thrive.

“In addition to creating new private and public housing, Playford Alive is delivering jobs, services and incredible opportunities for people in northern Adelaide,” she said.

“A great deal has been achieved over the past year and there are many more community benefits to come.

“An important aspect has been the provision of training, work experience and employment programs for locals, including young people and women, which are leading to permanent employment and creating life-changing new pathways.

“We have worked with more than 500 young people and 347 of these have received work experience or paid employment.”

Playford Alive is one of the most significant urban renewal projects in Australia and is a partnership between the South Australian Government’s Land Management Corporation, Department for Families and Communities, the City of Playford and the local community.

It involves development of greenfields land at Munno Para, Munno Para West, Munno Para Downs, Andrews Farm (South) and Penfield, and the physical and community renewal of the adjacent existing suburbs of Davoren Park and Smithfield Plains.

The project area covers 1000 hectares and over 15 years the population is expected to increase from 13,000 to more than 40,000.

City of Playford Mayor Martin Lindsell has welcomed the achievements of the past 12 months.

“It is pleasing to see significant progress being made throughout the area,” he said.

“Council remains strongly committed to the upgrade of open space and streetscapes as well as delivery of significant community programs.

“The whole area will benefit from the changes occurring in Playford Alive.”

Construction work on new schools – Mark Oliphant Birth to Year 12 College and John Hartley Birth to Year 7 School – is well advanced, while a private operator has been chosen to construct a new 120-place child care centre.

During 2009/10 the Playford Alive project partners attracted $1.2 million in funding for engagement, employment and training programs that have provided opportunities for 475 local people.

The year also saw the commencement of the Playford Alive Works Program in partnership with Civil Train, which is supported by $1.5 million in civil works funding over three years from LMC.

In addition more than $340,000 was distributed to a range of organisations through the Playford Alive Initiatives Fund to provide activities and support for the local community.

Other achievements during the financial year included:

* The opening in June this year of the Playford Alive Living Showcase display village and sales centre;
* The sale of 274 housing allotments at Andrews Farm, Munno Para West and Smithfield Plains;
* The construction of 18 new social housing dwellings funded through the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan and commencement of four dwellings funded through Housing SA’s Playford Alive capital works program. Work also began on upgrading 24 Housing SA properties (which are now complete);
* The commencement in May this year of a significant upgrade of Curtis Road, including a new intersection and traffic lights;
* Completion of the City of Playford’s Stebonheath Park, providing a major recreational space for the community. The park was officially opened by Senator Penny Wong, Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water on 6 March 2010;
* Construction of the Munno Para Wetlands Park adjacent to the Playford Alive Living Showcase at Munno Para West - a key component of the Waterproofing Playford Strategy; and
* Commencement of construction of a new Super GP Clinic on Curtis Road.

Splashmo wrote:More sprawl, but at least there's a train station.

iTouch(myself) wrote:refer to this for more infor:
http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/for ... f=8&t=3077