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Invest in the West Creating opportunities in Western Adelaide CITY OF CHARLES STURT
Invest in the WestCreating opportunities in Western Adelaide
CITY OF CHARLES STURT
For more information on investment opportunities contact:
www.charlessturt.sa.gov/economicdevelopment
Chris Hannaford Economic Development Coordinator
0488 054 [email protected]
Craig DanielManager Urban Projects
0413 449 [email protected]
City of Charles Sturt | PO Box 1 | Woodville SA 5011
The City of Charles Sturt is an ideal location in which to grow your business.
The City of Charles Sturt is in the heart of Western Adelaide and has the fastest jobs growth, in the fastest growing employment region in Adelaide. The region has grown by over 17,000 new jobs in the last fi ve years. The highest growth has been in health care, education, construction and professional sectors.
Council and its business community share a common vision of growth, jobs, education and export that will benefi t the local community.
It is not just about business, the City of Charles Sturt has some of the State’s
best recreation, health and lifestyle assets that make living and working here exciting, vibrant and accessible.
With diverse housing choices, from historic to new, for both families and the executive, and idyllically situated between the City to the sea with all these facilities in close proximity to excellent schools and public transport. It makes living in the Western suburbs of Adelaide easy.
Our knowledge based workforce has a diverse cultural mix which will enable your business to compete on a global scale.
Our Vision:
The strength of our economy is closely linked to the quality of life enjoyed by our community. A vibrant local economy provides local employment opportunities, services and facilities and reduces travelling time to work.
Why Invest in Charles Sturt?
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”The Invest in the West prospectus provides information on investing in the City of Charles Sturt.
To provide the most up to date information fi ve Fact Sheets inserts have been developed:
1. Population, Education & Workforce 2. Commercial Investment Opportunities 3. Residential Development Opportunities 4. Growing Health Sector 5. Tourism & Recreation Opportunities
These fact sheets will be regularly updated.To get the latest information, or simply to view the investment prospects visit www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/InvestintheWest
72 Woodville Rd, Woodville 5011Call Centre: 8408 1111www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au facebook.com/CityofCharlesSturt twitter.com/CharlesSturtSA
Located in Adelaide’s west, the City of Charles Sturt continues to evolve and grow ensuring that it is a vibrant and attractive City for people to live, work and visit.
Western Adelaide has over $7.2 Billion (B) in major projects underway or in the pipeline, including:• Adelaide Airport Expansion $ 2 B• Bowden Village $ 1 B• AAMI Stadium $1 B• Industrial and Commercial $1/2 B.
These projects represent approximately 7.5% of all SA’s major projects. In addition, the region has major shipbuilding facilities at Techport which is building the current Air Warfare Destroyers, maintaining the Collins Class submarines and seeking to build future submarines and frigates.
These projects create an exciting and sustainable employment base of skilled and committed employees with businesses that have long term commitments to the West’s success.
Growth sectors identified in the Charles Sturt, Economic Development Strategy are:
• Tourism and hospitality.• Sport and recreation• Health• Education• Advanced (high value added) manufacturing• Urban Development.
When investing and growing your business in Western Adelaide, allow the City of Charles Sturt to unlock the advantage.
Invest in the West
The City of Charles Sturt is in the heart of Western Adelaide between the City and the Sea. Charles Sturt enjoys the competitive advantage of being extremely well located to Adelaide’s transport corridors, while adjacent to the CBD. Transport assets that connect to Charles Sturt are the Port, Outer Harbor, Adelaide Airport, the Northern Expressway and the Upgrade of South Road. In addition, the City is serviced by two railway lines, a tram line to the City and numerous bus and bikeways.
Creating
Transportlinks
The Australian and South Australian Governments are funding over $1.5 billion to enhance the North South road corridor. This project, along with the recently completed South Road Superway, will improve linkages between Port Adelaide, industrial and commercial zones, Adelaide Airport and southern Adelaide.
The western region contains more than 30% of the State’s manufacturing businesses and is increasingly recognised for its biomedical, advanced manufacturing, office and warehousing opportunities. Commercial development in Charles Sturt is also strong with $120 million of development taking place in 2012/13. This represented 7% of all non-residential development in SA. Vacancy rates in the Adelaide City Fringe office market are trending downwards indicating positive growth in Charles Sturt.
The City of Charles Sturt represents an ideal location in which to grow your business.
Creating Commercial Opportunities
Council has seven major industrial areas, and five district shopping centres including Westfield West Lakes and Arndale Central.
Our employment profile demonstrates a rapidly increasing skilled and educated workforce that is the basis for a creative and innovative community. The multicultural backgrounds of our community provide a unique and well connected resource capable of increasing your global competitiveness.
The population of the City of Charles Sturt is estimated to grow by 40,000 people over the next 25 years.
Growth in housing in close proximity to employment and the CBD continues to lure investors and home owners alike to the City of Charles Sturt. Importantly, Charles Sturt boasts some of the largest residential character areas in Adelaide in areas such as Bowden, Croydon, Henley and Grange while offering both smaller town houses, new dwellings and units located close to services and transport. Such development is being carefully managed to ensure the importance of character and heritage is not lost.
Urban growth in Charles Sturt is being led by four major projects valued at $2.6 billion:
Bowden – Life More Interesting
$1 billion project of over 2,400 dwellings in a higher density form 20,000sqm of commercial and Up to 16,000 sqm of retail
The Square at Woodville West $130 million and over 400 houses
St Clair $500 million, 1,700 homes
AAMI Stadium $1 billion including 1,600 dwellings with significant main street commercial opportunities.
All of this brings energy, drive and vibrancy that your business can be a part of.
Creating Lifestyle Options
Creating CommunitiesCharles Sturt has a rich array of entertainment, recreation and cultural assets supported by varied accommodation close to the city and airport.
The inner west of Charles Sturt has many historic hotels, the Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Adelaide’s premier live music venue the Governor Hindmarsh.
Heading further west one can find a range of multicultural centres and restaurants reflecting the diverse and embracing community that is Charles Sturt.
The coast line has some unique assets including Tennyson Dunes, West Lakes, and Henley Square. Henley and Grange create a vibrant mix of locals and visitors enjoying quality food and wine while taking in the views and some amazing sunsets.
Located nearby is Adelaide Shores, a diverse accommodation and recreational facility that attracts over 500,000 visitors per year.
With so many and varied opportunities to live and work why not explore further how Charles Sturt can work for you.
The City of Charles Sturt is located between the CBD and the sea. It offers inner city lifestyle apartments at Bowden, with just a tram ride to the City and the new Royal Adelaide Hospital. Charles Sturt has the longest (11.5 km) uninterrupted stretch of metropolitan beach in South Australia.
Beach
The Coast Park is a shared use path which will link the entire metropolitan foreshore. At the centre of the coast is Henley Square, the best boutique beach destination in Australia. Council is upgrading the Square with an $8 million project starting in 2015.
Rowing
West Lakes has an Olympic size rowing course and is also popular for Dragon Boat racing.
Golf
Western Adelaide also boasts four world class golf courses: Royal Adelaide, Grange, Kooyonga, and Glenelg Golf Clubs.
Soccer/Football
Coopers Stadium is one of Australia’s top soccer venues. It is home of soccer in South Australia hosting A League side Adelaide United in Hindmarsh. It is also used by the NRL to host Australian and overseas teams.
Basketball
The BASA Arena at Beverley is a privately owned multi-purpose stadium and is currently the home of the Adelaide 36ers and Adelaide Lightning Basketball teams.
Australian Rules
AAMI Stadium was built in 1974 to host Australian Rules football matches and is the home training ground of one of Adelaide’s two national football teams the Adelaide Crows.
Sports and Recreation
Health is the largest employer in South Australia and has replaced manufacturing as the largest employer in Charles Sturt.
The health care and social assistance sector represents 19,000 jobs in Western Adelaide, while the professional and scientific sector has over 7,700 jobs. The health sector is increasing rapidly in Western Adelaide. Between 2011 and 2014 the health care and social assistance sector grew by 13%.
The health, professional and technical services industries contribute significantly to building the health and medical technology sector, creating high value added jobs.
Western Adelaide has a growing health business cluster. Starting in the West End of Adelaide, the new Royal Adelaide Hospital and the SA Health and Medical
Creating Health Opportunities
Research Institute will have one of the richest health and medical research centres in the Southern Hemisphere. This is strengthened by a Bio Tech Precinct centred around Bio Innovation SA who are a key member of Charles Sturt’s Western Business Leaders Group.
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The City of Charles Sturt is situated west of the Central Business District of Adelaide, South Australia extending to the coast with a population of approximately 112,000.
People choose to live in the City because it is close to the beach, the CBD, the airport and regional shopping facilities.
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In 2013 Council endorsed an Economic Development Strategy and a Digital Economy Strategy. The Strategies provide renewed impetus for the City of Charles Sturt to support business, encourage investment and a positive business environment. Council has employed an Economic Development Coordinator to ensure that Council has the business community’s issues and views in mind when advocating to State, Federal and International decision makers.
The Economic Development Strategy and the Digital Economy Strategy can be viewed at
www.charlessturt.sa.gov/economicdevelopment
Our commitment to investment and
growth
Strategic networking - Western Business Leaders
Council is working with key business leaders in Western Adelaide through the Western Business Leaders Group, conducting business breakfasts and industry based forums aimed at facilitating opportunities for businesses to connect and grow.
Employment Lands – Council will undertake a zoning review of industrial lands with the aim of increasing flexibility, engaging with land owners and operators, and improving infrastructure.
Main Street Redevelopment – Council works closely with traders to improve our mainstreets. Two business associations have been established at Henley Beach and Woodville. Henley Square is part of an $8 million redevelopment, while
Council’s Key Economic Initiatives
Woodville Road will become the new heart of the City with a $4 million upgrade. Queen Street, Croydon remains Adelaide’s leading vintage and alternative shopping precinct.
Digital Hub – Council owns and operates a digital hub that offers structured training and development to assist SME’s to maximise their digital capabilities.
Major Projects Team – Aimed at assisting developers to receive an integrated and streamlined approach to delivering significant development outcomes with the minimum of fuss.
The City of Charles Sturt is at the heart of Western Adelaide. The Charles Sturt area is home to over 112, 000 residents and 105 different cultures.
The wider western region represents over 320,000 people or 25% of greater Adelaide’s population and 23% of its businesses. Western Adelaide is set between the CBD of Adelaide and the coast with a port, airport, a dynamic business environment and an innovative workforce.
The region has $7.2 billion costed for projects over the next 10 years.
The City of Charles Sturt has over 8, 000 businesses, demonstrating a strong and diverse economy. The strongest sectors over last five years have been:
• Health and Social Assistance• Construction• Education and Training• Businesses Services• Professional and Technical.
The City of Charles Sturt and Western Adelaide has transitioned from a manufacturing based economy to a knowledge based economy. The Advanced Business Services sector of our economy represents 18% of all businesses. Here in Charles Sturt we are attracting a new wave of young professionals to our new housing developments and character homes. These innovative professionals will continue to drive our local economy.
We are actively upgrading our key economic precincts, including an $8.4 million upgrade to Henley Square, which will make this coastal location a prime tourism attraction highlighting our excellent beaches.
The Western Business Leaders Group is supported by the City of Charles Sturt, and provides key economic and business advice to us, as well as being a valuable network for local businesses.
We will continue to engage with business and ensure we create positive dialog with our local business community as well as seeking to attract new businesses from interstate and overseas.
Consider investing in Western Adelaide and Charles Sturt.
Mayor’s Message
Mayor Angela Keneally The City of Charles Sturt
The City of Charles Sturt is an ideal location in which to grow your business.
The City of Charles Sturt is in the heart of Western Adelaide and has the fastest jobs growth, in the fastest growing employment region in Adelaide. The region has grown by over 17,000 new jobs in the last fi ve years. The highest growth has been in health care, education, construction and professional sectors.
Council and its business community share a common vision of growth, jobs, education and export that will benefi t the local community.
It is not just about business, the City of Charles Sturt has some of the State’s
best recreation, health and lifestyle assets that make living and working here exciting, vibrant and accessible.
With diverse housing choices, from historic to new, for both families and the executive, and idyllically situated between the City to the sea with all these facilities in close proximity to excellent schools and public transport. It makes living in the Western suburbs of Adelaide easy.
Our knowledge based workforce has a diverse cultural mix which will enable your business to compete on a global scale.
Our Vision:
The strength of our economy is closely linked to the quality of life enjoyed by our community. A vibrant local economy provides local employment opportunities, services and facilities and reduces travelling time to work.
Why Invest in Charles Sturt?
“
”The Invest in the West prospectus provides information on investing in the City of Charles Sturt.
To provide the most up to date information fi ve Fact Sheets inserts have been developed:
1. Population, Education & Workforce 2. Commercial Investment Opportunities 3. Residential Development Opportunities 4. Growing Health Sector 5. Tourism & Recreation Opportunities
These fact sheets will be regularly updated.To get the latest information, or simply to view the investment prospects visit www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/InvestintheWest
72 Woodville Rd, Woodville 5011Call Centre: 8408 1111www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au facebook.com/CityofCharlesSturt twitter.com/CharlesSturtSA
Invest in the WestCreating opportunities in Western Adelaide
CITY OF CHARLES STURT
For more information on investment opportunities contact:
www.charlessturt.sa.gov/economicdevelopment
Chris Hannaford Economic Development Coordinator
0488 054 [email protected]
Craig DanielManager Urban Projects
0413 449 [email protected]
City of Charles Sturt | PO Box 1 | Woodville SA 5011
