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3. Methodology
This research report has been prepared to provide robust baseline data across a range of fields that will
be used during Stage 2 of the WARCCAP to inform identification and detailed analysis of climate change
related risks throughout the Western Adelaide Region (including eastern Port Adelaide Enfield).
The methodology applied to this research and analysis has allowed identification of potential threats of
climate change upon the Study Area, and the potential implications to be considered at later stages of the
adaptation planning process.
3.1.
Defining Western Adelaide and Greater Adelaide
It is noted that the project brief defines Western Adelaide in terms of the three member Councils – the
cities of Port Adelaide Enfield, Charles Sturt, and West Torrens.
However, as shown in
Figure 3.1
below
,
the State Government endorsed planning regions only include
the western component of the Port Adelaide Enfield Council area in the Western Adelaide region.
Moreover, some regional data for Western Adelaide as presented by Government agencies excluded the
eastern component of Port Adelaide Enfield.
In the interests of aligning this research with the Government endorsed Western Adelaide region, while
still capturing the unique characteristics of each Council area, data is provided for all of Port Adelaide
Enfield (unless noted otherwise) when delineating data on a Council-by-Council basis. When preparing
summary data for the Western Adelaide region, where possible, endorsed Government boundaries have
been utilised. Footnotes to this effect are made throughout this document to avoid confusion.
To avoid potential confusion in regard to State Government endorsed regions, the geographic focus of
this report (the three council areas) will be referred herein as the Study Area. This also excludes Torrens
Island and other land outside of Councils’ boundaries.
The Greater Adelaide region referred to in this project is the area delineated by the Australian Bureau of
Statistics to comprise the Greater Capital City Statistical Area. This area differs to the Greater Adelaide
region defined by the South Australian Planning Strategy. Refer to
Appendix A
for comparison of
geographic areas.
3.2.
Project Governance
The project was overseen by the Steering Committee, comprising representatives of the three Councils,
the Department of Environment Water and Natural Resources, Coast Protection Board and SAFECOM.
To facilitate access to Government held information, a State Government reference group was
established for the consultants to engage directly with. The governance structure is outlined in
Figure
3.2.
