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CITY OF PAE
ANNUAL REPORT
2016-2017
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OUR
ECONOMY
A city of opportunity
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield contributes a great deal to
the overall health of the South Australian economy, enabling the
realisation of the economic aspirations of our state. Our City
is evolving from its history in trade and industry to our focus
today on becoming an economically modern and culturally
vibrant community.
We work to promote the array of varied goods and services
that are on offer across the area. The diversity of our landscape
and population means we have many unique businesses that
have special appeal to particular segments of the market.
Promoting local businesses to support the creation of local
jobs is fundamental to the success of the work we do as a
Council. Our economy provides jobs for our people, goods and
services for the community and helps create a connected and
prosperous City.
OUR
ENVIRONMENT
A city that cares for its
natural environment and heritage
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is also home to a number
of historically and environmentally significant areas such as
the Dolphin Sanctuary, Biodiversity Park, Barker Inlet, the Port
Adelaide River, the GillmanWetlands, Dry Creek and River
Torrens Linear Park.
As a Council we are very aware of our responsibility to protect
our natural environment however, we are also looking for ways
to improve our region from a tourism, economic, and quality
of life perspective. Managing our responsibilities towards both
our environment, and our people is an ongoing focus area and
one that with careful management will allow us to make the
most of the natural resources in our area, for the benefit of our
community and visitors.
We are also committed to the care and activation of our
heritage buildings to enable them to be part of a creative and
distinctive region.
OUR
COMMUNITY
A city that supports
community wellbeing
With our large and diverse population (123,947 people, 2016),
the City of Port Adelaide Enfield is the third largest of any
local government area in South Australia. Our high levels of
cultural and linguistic diversity brings with it both challenges and
opportunities for the residents and Council. Ensuring we are
representing the needs and wishes of our diverse community
requires significant work to understand those needs and deliver
the services and projects that will best serve them.
However, the opportunities this diversity brings are numerous,
from multicultural festivals, and dining options to the chance
to learn about other cultures and develop a unique and
prosperous new community. To ensure we are making the most
of the opportunities and addressing the challenges, it is vital that
as a Council we are engaging with our community in ways that
speak to their needs and that encourage involvement in the
decision-making process.
Our population is expected to continue to grow, increasing
the need for us to focus on understanding and delivering
what our community needs as a whole.This is something
we take very seriously and will continue to make progress
towards this goal over the coming years. Our aim is to be a
city that supports community wellbeing through good health,
cohesiveness, and inclusiveness.
OUR PLACE
A city where people
love to be
The history and character of different areas throughout the
City of Port Adelaide Enfield needs careful consideration when
planning new developments or when activating spaces for
community use.
As with our community, the history and character of our
Council area is diverse and exciting.We are committed to
working with our communities as we bring these different areas
together while retaining the individual personalities which make
them so vibrant.
We will also continue to ask you what you love about Port
Adelaide Enfield and creating interesting new places together.
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield boasts many, creative and
cultural activities. A number of festivals and events provide both
the local community and its many visitors the opportunity to get
together and celebrate the area’s unique heritage and identity.
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A city rich in history, culture and oppor tunity, the City of Por t Adelaide Enfield is located
in the nor th-western region of Adelaide, South Australia, extending from the River
Torrens in the east of the region to Outer Harbor in the west.