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x
New and revitalised employment areas will require improved urban amenity and better services (e.g.
food outlets, childcare, public transport) to meet the needs of ‘knowledge workers’
x
Greater flexibility is needed in industrial floorspace ratios as between the office and warehouse
components of new development, with up to 60% office space being sought by some users
x
B-double access is a significant issue south of Grand Junction Road and drives some decisions to
locate further north
x
Parking ratios too often drive development, and lead to reduced site coverage ratios – although co-
operative arrangements (such as shared parking) are not always favoured
x
Changes in retail spending patterns (i.e. rise of online shopping) impacting upon the function of some
retail areas, while increasing demand for home-based businesses and distribution enterprises.
These broad State-wide and regional trends occur in a policy environment where State and Local
Government is deliberately planning for jobs. Above and beyond targets for population growth and new
dwellings are the targets in the 30 Year Plan for jobs growth. For the Study Area, the target is for 40,500
net additional jobs, which are to be delivered on top of the population and dwelling targets, and proposed
transit oriented developments that may occur on traditional industry sites.
The
Housing and Employment Land Supply Program
(2010) Report states that Western Adelaide
contains 22.3% of Greater Adelaide industry zoned land – covering an area of 3151 hectares. The report
notes that there was 596 hectares of developable industrial land in Western Adelaide 2008. With a
projected demand of 621 hectares of industrial land in the region over the next 15 years, there are no
short term industrial land supply issues, but issues will arise in coming years. A key mechanism to
achieving the 30 Year Plan jobs targets will therefore be finding ways to bring existing industrial lands
back into full production, as well as creating new jobs in retailing and service sectors in new mixed use
precincts.
The 30 Year Plan also identifies some of the key infrastructure that is needed to underpin jobs and
economic growth in the Western region. These include upgrading South Road to become a non-stop
north to south corridor, improving road and rail freight connections, electrifying the Outer Harbor railway
and improving and expanding critical infrastructure at Outer Harbor.
Figure 14.7
to
Figure
14.9
on the following pages summarise industrial land uses, industrial land uses
outside of industrial zones, recent industrial development and future industrial land in the form of maps
from the
Housing and Employment Land Supply Program
, prepared by the then Department of Planning
and Local Government.
14.4.1. Climate Change Impacts and Implications for Employment and Industry
A further 40,500 jobs are planned to be created across the Study Area by 2040. The effects of climate
change that may present additional economic pressure to businesses and investment will need to be
considered in terms of future employment or investment strategies. Some relevant issues for
employment and industry are outlined below.
x
Businesses will be affected either directly or indirectly from climate change (refer to Section 11)
and will need to adapt and innovate to remain competitive. Where adaptation is not feasible,
there may be pressure for some businesses to migrate or restructure, however this may be offset
