Prospectus 2017

Salisbury.

It makes good business sense.

Salisbury, The ideal business base.

Salisbury is a progressive, proactive and pro-business city.

Already home to a host of international firms and flourishing entrepreneurs, Salisbury is a great place to position your business for growth.

We offer affordable commercial land, excellent transportation infrastructure, a highly skilled workforce and access to world leading research facilities.

Our Council actively supports business to invest and grow.

Salisbury is the ideal base for any forward thinking business.

Mayor Gillian Aldridge

Our economy is strong and our future is exciting.

We are at the centre of Australia’s growing multi-billion dollar defence industry. We’re a hub for national and international food processing companies, meeting growing international demand for Australian goods. And we are home to world leading research facilities, driving innovation and commercialisation across sectors including manufacturing, energy, health, mineral processing and clean technologies.

Adelaide’s northern suburbs also offer an enviable lifestyle.

With plenty of open space, a wide choice of high quality housing, leading education facilities, great shopping and world class recreational amenities, you’ll immediately feel at home in Salisbury.

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Salisbury provides a strategic base for businesses needing fast and efficient access to local and international markets. A billion dollar investment in infrastructure, including logistic freight facilities, will further enhance the logistic advantages Salisbury offers through road, rail, sea and air networks.

Economic INDICATORS

Salisbury. At the centre of South Australia’s economy. $

$5.92 BILLION

6,292

51,411

10.8%

Gross Regional Product

Businesses in Salisbury

Jobs in Salisbury

Increase in jobs ‘06-’15

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“BAE Systems is Australia’s most versatile defence and security company. We have provided support to the Australian Defence Force for more than 60 years. We established our headquarters in the city of Salisbury because of its significance as South Australia’s major centre for defence and technology research.”

Glynn Phillips Chief Executive BAE Systems Australia

A sense of progress.

Salisbury is a city that is growing in output and stature.

Population growth sits alongside industry expansion, and both are underpinned by the continuing growth of our knowledge and skill base.

Population Growth

A Skilled Workforce

With over 140,000 residents Salisbury is one of the

With over 4,000 students studying at our local

most populous council areas in South Australia. It’s

University of South Australia’s Mawson Lakes campus

also among the youngest, with the median age

and the TAFE (Technical and Further Education)

four years younger than the Adelaide average. With

College, Salisbury is able to offer local businesses a

a diverse cultural mix, growth has been driven by

highly skilled and diverse workforce with an above

popularity with overseas migrants and its affordability

average rate of trade qualifications. The proportion

for first home buyers, families and investors. All of this

of residents with a university or post-graduate

represents opportunities for local businesses. More

qualification is rising rapidly, supporting the growth of

people, more skilled workers and more demand for

firms working in knowledge intensive industries.

housing, goods and services.

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A Progressive Approach to Sustainability

Northern Economic Plan

Salisbury is internationally acclaimed for its

Salisbury partners with the State Government

pioneering approach to water and biodiversity

to deliver the Northern Economic Plan.

management and through its extensive wetland

The plan is a blueprint for a prosperous

network, making it the logical choice for

northern Adelaide, focused on creating jobs

organisations with an environmentally sustainable

and empowering local communities.

To drive the prosperity of northern Adelaide,

approach to doing business. With 30% of

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Salisbury’s water needs being met through recycled water, local businesses can also achieve significant

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cost savings.

Future Investment

of new initiatives in Northern Economic Plan priority areas

Featuring prominently in the State Government’s 30 Year Plan, and playing host to a large share of the Federal Government’s defence industry provides confidence to ongoing public investment in Salisbury. Current multi-million dollar projects such as the $985 million Northern Connector, Parafield Airport commercial developments, Air Warfare Destroyer project, submarines, MQ-4C Triton and Drone programs provide a strong base.

Job target

15,000 JOBS by 2025

Location snapshot Salisbury has all the elements in place to provide a bright future for your business.

Salisbury has some of the best value industrial land available in the country.

This is underpinned by world-class infrastructure and policy framework that has encouraged consistent public and private investment over many years.

Mawson Lakes and Technology Park Mawson Lakes and Technology Park combine a vibrant world class business centre with great lifestyle and amenities. Adjacent to UniSA’s expertise and research facilities, the location is ideal for entrepreneurial startups and globally focussed knowledge intensive businessess. Internationally focussed firms such as Codan, Ellex, Topcon, Sarstedt, Speedcast, Lockheed Martin and Saab Technologies Australia are based in the precinct.

Edinburgh Parks is Adelaide’s largest modern industrial estate. Its ample land, excellent infrastructure and proximity to transport routes make it a favourite for businesses involved in manufacturing, defence, warehousing, transport and logistics. Edinburgh Parks is home to

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Headquarters), Inghams, Lockheed Martin, SA Structural, DSTG and RAAF Base Edinburgh.

Pooraka Pooraka is home to South Australia’s main wholesale fruit and vegetable market. The market, excellent transport infrastructure and centrality to a large workforce has made it a favourite for food processing, manufacturing, logistics, wholesaling, and logistics firms. Businesses such as Auscold Logistics, Goodman, General Dynamics Land Systems Australia, Stegbar, Lifestyle Bakery and Farmers Direct are based in Pooraka.

Direk (Vicinity Industrial Base) The Vicinity Industrial Base caters to businesses of all sizes. Its location just 10km from Adelaide’s inner-north industrial areas has made it the newest and fastest growing industrial estate in Adelaide.

Vicinity offers outstanding access to the Northern expressway and soon-to-be-constructed Northern Connector. The precinct is home national businesses such Nick Scali, Cahill Transport, Kimberly Clark and Rand Logistics.

Salisbury South The versatility of Salisbury South as an industrial precinct is demonstrated by its diverse industry mix - including construction, food manufacturing,

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organisations such as Coles, BAE Systems (Australian

pharmaceuticals and logistics. The precinct is renowned for its iconic business such Bickford’s, RM Williams, Mayne Pharma, Lion, Michells and Coca Cola Amatil. Surrounded by a skilled labour force, Salisbury South offers great value in a tightly held location.

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“Salisbury was the only choice that made sense when it came to establishing our headquarters due to its central location and easy access to our markets.

Salisbury provides us with room to move and the opportunity for flexibility and continued growth.”

Marc Fabig Director Osmoflo

OSMO FLO

Major Corporate Presence

As South Australia’s major industrial and economic

It’s no coincidence that some of Australia’s most

base, Salisbury is home to around 5000 defence

recognised and valuable brands call Salisbury home.

personnel, and a hub for other key industry sectors

Renowned names include Bickfords, Inghams, Lion,

including logistics, food, high value manufacturing

Mayne Pharma, Codan, Ellex, Liebherr, BAE Systems,

and water technologies.

SAAB Technologies and Osmoflo are part of the strong local business community.

Sustained Growth

Cost ADVANTAGES

Despite its success, Salisbury remains an affordable

Industry Strengths

place to do business. Salisbury offers some of the most

Salisbury has actively supported the clustering of

attractively priced and well serviced industrial land in

industry by bringing together companies that share

Australia. Council rates for business are amongst the

common markets, workforce skill requirements and

lowest in the State and a competitive local labour

technologies.

market makes finding skilled staff highly achievable.

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Lower rent than metropolitan Adelaide1

Lower labour costs compared to national average2

Lower industrial land prices than metro Adelaide3

Lower priced water per litre than mains water4

Prime rents based at $68/m2 net, are on average 26 per cent cheaper than metropolitan Adelaide - source Knight Frank: October 2016 South Australian labour costs are nine per cent below the Australian average (17 per cent below WA, up to seven per cent below NSW, QLD and VIC) - source ABS 6302 3 Industrial Land less than 5000m2 approximately 66 per cent cheaper than metropolitan Adelaide - source Knight Frank: October 2016 4 As of 1st July 2016 Salisbury’s bulk supply of recycled water was $1.65/kL, 50% cheaper than SA Water’s Tier 2 mains price. Salisbury’s retail prices are 23% cheaper at $2.55/kL 1 2

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A sense of cooperation.

We are a strong and optimistic community in which our business sector plays a key role. Salisbury Council understands this, and has been committed over many years to supporting industry, development and investment, and working with other levels in Government to promote the interests of businesses.

Fast-Tracked Development

Business Case Development

Boasting one of the most capable and efficient

We will work closely with you to understand your

planning and development teams in Australia,

business requirements, and then provide a synopsis

our approvals for most commercial extensions are

of opportunities, solutions including site identification,

granted within 14 days, commercial buildings within

market research and statistics.

28 days, and major projects within 4 months.

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“Continuing support from the City of Salisbury enables Bickfords Australia to further grow our business in this region. As worldclass beverage manufacturers, we have been part of South Australia’s heritage since 1839.”

Angelo Kotses Managing Director Bickfords

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INFORMATION

www.polariscentre.com.au

Practical Support for Business

Business Introductions

Council’s Economic Development team, based at

By using its network of over 6,500 local businesses,

the Polaris Business and Innovation Centre, supports

as well as State, Federal and local government

economic growth by providing practical advice and

contacts, the Economic Development team can

information to investors and delivering programs that

facilitate introductions between potential customers,

improve business performance. The Polaris Centre

suppliers and stakeholders to expedite the process

delivers group programs as well as intensive one-on-

of doing business in Salisbury.

one sessions designed to provide business owners with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.

Site Selection and Development The team is able to apply its knowledge of the local

Finding Talent

property market, including zoning, contact with land

Strong relationships with local employment

owners, developers, agents and government bodies

agencies and education providers and an intimate

to assist with site selection and navigate the process

understanding of the local labour market means the

of development.

Polaris Centre DELIVERS

Polaris Centre can help you source your labour needs.

2,005

2,860

1,255

145

Event attendees*

Training hours*

Businesses assisted*

Start-ups supported*

*Polaris Centre business support activity in 12 months of 2016/17

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“We connect students, partners and researchers and align the most up-to-date industry knowledge with the ambition to learn through experience. We do this from a unique location adjacent to Technology Park at Mawson Lakes, a vibrant nexus of world renowned high-tech organisations.”

Professor Simon Beecham Pro Vice Chancellor: Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment University of South Australia

A sense of community.

Salisbury is much more than a great place to do business, it also offers a great lifestyle. Just 15km north of Adelaide’s CBD, it is part of a city ranked the 5th most liveable in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit 2015.

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Community Facilities

Our people

Hundreds of kilometres of walking trails, dozens

Over 140,000 people from all over the world

of parks, wetlands to learn from and explore,

call Salisbury home today. It is a diverse and

recreation centres, an aquatic centre, libraries,

welcoming community. New migrants and young

adult learning centres and the arts, provide

families have been attracted to the area’s affordable

a wealth of ways for residents to enjoy their

housing and strong community networks. The city

leisure time.

provides a great place to live, work and play.

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Education

World Class Research Facilities:

The University of South Australia Mawson

Based at the Mawson Lakes Campus the

Lakes Campus is known for its IT, engineering,

University of South Australia’s Division of IT,

environment, science, manufacturing and

Engineering and the Environment is home to

mathematics programs. It delivers education and

several international research institutes and

research of international importance and was one

research centres.

of only two universities in Australia to receive

Future Industries Institute

ERA ‘5’ ratings across all its assessed fields of

UniSA’s new multi-million dollar Future Industries

engineering research *

Institute (FII) focuses on building knowledge and capacity in core future industries, which are

Salisbury TAFE campus is a vibrant hub for language, literacy and numeracy and English language preparation, as well as offering training programs in community services and aged care.

high value, knowledge intensive alternatives underpinned by unique skill bases and technology solutions.

The School of Engineering has a long standing commitment to outcomes based research which

Parafield Airport is one of Australia’s leading

it conducts through the Barbara Hardy Institute,

aviation education facilities, dedicated to

the Research Node for Low Carbon Living, the

specialised training of pilots and Licensed Aviation Maintenance Engineers.

Defence and Systems Institute, the Agricultural Machinery Research and Design Centre and the Laser Physics and Photonics Devices Laboratory.

There are more than 20 local kindergartens and

The School of Information Technology &

pre-schools, over 30 primary schools, and 10

Mathematical Sciences is the State’s largest

secondary schools.

information and communications technology

*Excellence in Research for Australia 2015 (5 is the highest rating and equates to ‘well above world standard’)

provider, and is home to several research centres including the Advanced Computing Research Centre, the Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, the Institute for Telecommunications Research (ITR) and the Phenomics and Bioinformatics Research Centre.

The School of Natural and Built Environments is a leading provider of education and research aimed at improving environmental and socioeconomic sustainability with strengths in natural and built environment education, environmental stewardship, smart and healthy communities and water and natural resources.

UniSA forms linkages with INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS to engage with their research capabilities.

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A sense of opportunity.

Salisbury is a place of energy and opportunity, with several key developments providing opportunity for business right now: Salisbury City Centre The City of Salisbury has developed a road map for creating a revitalised City Centre. This involves exciting investment opportunities which the council is committed to facilitating, which includes developing a estimated $37 million Community Hub.

www.salisburycitycentre.com.au Northern Adelaide Food Park South Australia’s premier food manufacturing precinct is being developed in Edinburgh Parks. The Northern Adelaide Food Park will provide businesses with the benefits of co-location, such as access to transport infrastructure and services on one site, and a skilled workforce. A $7 million Food Park Business Attraction Fund has been opened by the State Government to provide assistance to food processors, food manufacturers and supporting service providers looking to locate to the Northern Adelaide Food Park. Now is the time to be an early tenant to secure the best sites and to shape the precinct to meet your business needs.

www.pir.sa.gov.au/foodpark Parafield Airport Parafield Airport offers many retail and industrial development opportunities.

With over 100 hectares of developable land and aligned with major arterial roads.

Parafield is in the heart of the northern metropolitan area and well placed to service the north of Adelaide. Home to over 50 businesses and soon to be home to Adelaide’s newest retail precinct which will feature over 60 Outlet tenancies.

www.parafieldairport.com.au South Australian Produce Market Food Precinct Expansion Expressions of interest are being called from a broad range of SA’s iconic and developing food growers, wholesalers, processors and exporters to be part of an exciting new master planned food precinct. Set in a prime location, if you process and wholesale meat, baked goods, ready meals and fresh produce this could be your strategic developed factory outlet food experience.

Areas available for lease are from 80m2 to 5,000m2.

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Things you didn’t know.

Local industry is packed full of surprises. Businesses in Salisbury have far reaching capacities beyond what most realise.

BAE Systems’ $10 million advanced manufacturing facility at Edinburgh Parks provides titanium parts for the global F-35 Lightning II program. It houses a new machining capability in Australia that is only the second of its kind in the world. The machine tool produces components that form part of the vertical tails for Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.

Liehberr’s recent $65 million expansion provides support for the world’s largest Mining Excavator weighing over 800 tonnes with an engine output of 2,984kW and capable of moving 7000 tonnes per hour.

That’s enough soil hourly to fill the pots of

Every year the City of Salisbury captures and re-uses enough stormwater to fill

30 million bath tubs

2.8 million plants UniSA’s Kira Micro Mill can manufacture features smaller than the diameter of a

human hair

Local manufacturer R.M. Williams provides the Australian Army with over

40,000 pair of boots

Parafield Airport trains over 300 pilots per year for Airlines and is the seventh busiest airport in Australia for movements.

250,000 tonnes of produce worth

$550 million is traded each year at the Adelaide Produce Market.

SpeedCast is a leading global network and satellite communications service provider offering highquality managed networks services in over 90 countries; and a global maritime network serving customers worldwide. With 33 international sales & support offices and 31 teleport operations, and over 5,000 links on land and at sea, SpeedCast supports mission critical applications.

SpeedCast is publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.

globAL COVERAGE

The City of Salisbury is home to Tindo Solar, Australia’s only manufacturer of solar panels.

Tindo is the word used for Sun by the Kaurna people, indigenous to the Adelaide Plains where Tindo Solar’s plant is situated.

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Sense the Future.

New thinking will underpin Australia’s future success.

In Salisbury new thinking is being applied to the transformation of individual firms and whole industry sectors. It’s at the core of our entrepreneurial community, identifying opportunities and developing new businesses. It exists within our institutions as researchers work at the cutting edge of knowledge and apply that to industry needs.

In a competitive environment, maintaining the status quo isn’t an option.

The City of Salisbury is committed to providing the right environment for business to thrive.

In Salisbury, new thinking has: • Underpinned product development and market expansion of the food processing sector; • Focussed on the development of the local workforce to create more competitive firms; • Kept business costs low through the provision of low cost water and below average Council rates;.

• Delivered comprehensive business support at the Polaris Centre to grow a new generation of thriving businesses; • Developed superior R&D facilities supporting defence contractors, natural resources companies, fabricators and food processors to access new markets; • Improved transport infrastructure to build on Salisbury’s reputation for its excellent warehousing options and seamless freight system.

Join the next phase of South Australia’s future.

Sector specific business information is available on our website for: •

Food and Beverage Processing

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Knowledge Intensive Services

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Manufacturing

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Resource and Mining

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Transport and Logistics

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Community Services

Developed in partnership with industry they

It makes sense to act now.

Visit our website or call the Economic Development Team today to discuss your business requirements.

clearly articulate the advantages of doing business in Salisbury and include:

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Facts on sector strengths

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Local businesses views on the benefits of doing business in Salisbury

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List of local businesses and suppliers

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Maps of relevant infrastructure

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Community Services Business Case How can we help you? decision as City of Salisbury staff can work closely with you to make your investment smooth as possible. Our services are free and confidential and include: Site selection support

Employment Services that call Salisbury Home: Ask Employment and Training

Free customised tours of our business precincts Introductions to potential local suppliers, customers and business networks for Salisbury Statistics, facts and information to help you assess the business case industry Efficient and quick planning approvals which is recognised by the property Centres Links and introductions to Government agencies and Research and Development

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Help to establish and grow your workforce

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Small business advice and assistance

Status Employment Services

More details of this support can be found at www.makesgoodbusinesssence.com.au or call us on 8260 8205 to discuss your individual needs.

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Locally managed Community Centres: Bagster Road Community Centre Burton Community Centre

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Morella Community Centre Pooraka Farm Community Centre

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See our Community Directory at www.salisbury.sa.gov.au for more services

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Why Salisbury?

The City of Salisbury shines as one of Australia’s most successful business regions, outperforming the State average for attracting investment and creating jobs over the past two decades.

Close proximity to the CBD; excellent transport linkages; an established and diverse business base; access to leading research facilities; and a supply of affordable, fully serviced industrial land means that Salisbury makes good business sense.

Salisbury’s workforce has always boasted an above average rate of trade qualifications.

In recent years, new developments such as Mawson Lakes have provided employment opportunities and a lifestyle which have attracted greater numbers of university graduates to the city.

Salisbury Council is renowned as one of the most progressive and business friendly local authorities in the country. A highly efficient, streamlined development and planning process, combined with a progressive attitude means that most commercial developments are approved within 21 days and major projects within four months.

The place to make a difference

service agencies have selected Salisbury as their base in the north. The case for locating in Salisbury is compelling:

Salisbury is the place to locate whether you are providing aged care or child care, employment services or disability services, migrant support or any other community service. Located centrally, Salisbury is the ideal location from which to provide services to the rapidly growing northern

• Salisbury provides a central location to provide services to South Australia’s most rapidly growing region

Adelaide region.

Locations such as Salisbury City Centre, Mawson Lakes and Ingle Farm are activity hubs well serviced by public transport and supporting a cluster of complementary services such as community centres, local government services and Centrelink (in the case of Salisbury). These locations have a range of office accommodation and public amenity to be the perfect fit for your business.

Major firms such as Helping Hand, Bedford, ACH Group, Phoenix and a host of job

• For child care providers, the region boasts a higher that average proportion of pre-schoolers • The region is a magnet for recent arrivals due to the affordability of housing and strong community networks • A significant forecast growth in the number of persons aged 60 or over by 2021 • Tracts of well serviced and zoned land suitable for developing purpose built accommodation The City of Salisbury is renowned for its mix of business and community services.

Base yourself in Salisbury and you will be in good company.

Industrial rental costs in the region average $72/m2 net, which is 26 per cent less expensive than the Greater Adelaide average.

2 Land values for sites less than 5,000m are 60 per cent cheaper than the Greater Adelaide average. The area also offers one of South Australia’s lowest Council rates for industrial and commercial property, with rates up to 58 per cent lower than nearby Council areas.

A dedicated Economic Development team within Council is ready to listen to your business needs and provide advice and assistance to help you take advantage of all that Salisbury has to offer.

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