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FRENCH DELEGATION VISIT
Ties between The City of Port Adelaide Enfield and The City
of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin in France are growing strong after
a visit by a delegation from the French port city in December.
Cherbourg Mayor Mr Benoît Arrivé and Mayor Gary Johanson
came together to sign a letter of intent at the City of PAE’s
Civic Centre, symbolising a commitment to future industry
and trade relations.
Cherbourg is home to French ship-builder DCNS, which has
been awarded the contract to build the next generation of
Australia’s submarines at Osborne.
The signing was witnessed by SA’s Investment and Trade
Minister, Martin Hamilton-Smith.
Mayor Gary Johanson said:“We are delighted to host the
delegation from Cherbourg as a first step towards what we
are sure will be a long and prosperous relationship. I am
very proud to show-off our beautiful City to our new
international friends.”
Mayor Gary Johanson and CEO MarkWithers hosted the
delegation during two days of sightseeing, including a boat
trip along the Port River to observe current and future
development sites – as well as a bus tour around Port
Adelaide and the LeFevre Peninsula.
The delegation also conducted a site visit of ASC
and Techport facilities. At the conclusion of the tour the two
Mayors swapped gestures of thanks – books about the two
regions, while Mayor Johanson presented the group with
Port Power Football Club scarves and a guernsey.
Mayor Arrivé noted how many similarities there are between
his port city of Cherbourg, and Port Adelaide.
City of Port Adelaide Enfield CEO MarkWithers said “The
future submarine build at Osborne promises mutual benefits
for both our city and Cherbourg. We warmly welcome the
delegation and look forward to fostering ties between us in
the years ahead.”
LANEWAY FESTIVAL
The St Jerome’s Laneway Festival once again drew huge crowds
to the Port in February.
Four stages were set up around the Hart’s Mill precinct and
under picture perfect skies approximately nine thousand music
lovers rocked to indie bands from around the world.
There were more than 30 Australian and international acts.
The line-up included Australian acts Tash Sultana, Nick Murphy
(Chet Faker), Roland Tings, Sampa the Great and Tame Impala;
United States performers Mick Jenkins, Mr. Carmack and Car
Seat Headrest; Norwegian singer Aurora and UK Acts NAO and
Tourist and Canadian bandWhite Lung.
The performances received glowing reviews in the media – and
it’s understood organisers are planning a bigger and better
event next year.
Laneway Festival
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