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Centre of activity As the lunchtime crowd filters through the doors of Delicia Acai and Protein Bar in the Elizabeth CBD, business owner, Thomas Cole (pictured), greets each customer with a broad smile from his position behind the coffee machine perched on the counter. Taking orders for chickpea wellness bowls, oat lattes and protein shakes, he chats to his customers with warm familiarity. “Seeing everyone’s smile as they come through the doors is the best part about going to work,” he said. It’s something he’s enjoyed since opening Delicia Elizabeth in 2019, when it became one of the first businesses to take up residence alongside the new Prince George Plaza. “The promise of the location is huge,” he said. “We opened just before COVID and all the restrictions hit, so there was a rough period. But we did what we needed to do and the support from our customers has been amazing. I have a big appreciation for those who have seen us through the tough times.” PAGE 6 | playford.sa.gov.au
Welcoming contemporary cafes and restaurants like Delicia into the plaza is part of Council’s vision to reshape the Elizabeth CBD into a thriving retail, business and entertainment precinct. Infrastructure investment in the project commenced in 2017, including the new Prince George Plaza, construction of a multi-deck carpark and more recently, the opening of the Grenville Hub and upgrades to Fremont Park. Since mid-2021, Council has been working with industry to identify potential partners to privately develop other sites within the CBD. Stringent guidelines are in place to ensure the right mix of quality urban design is delivered, which may include retail, business, professional and entertainment offerings. For business owners like Thomas, the transformation of the CBD holds great potential. “It’s exciting knowing that there are big things to come,” he said. “I’m looking forward to more activity in the CBD and things really coming to life.”
