Northern Economic Plan

In reply to Mr WINGARD (Mitchell) (3 August 2016). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Employment, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation, Minister for Automotive Transformation, Minister for Science and Information Economy): I am advised:

Employment in northern Adelaide increased at an average annual rate of 1.1 per cent per annum between 2010 and 2015. In the 12 months to June 2016, employment was comparatively stable at around 151,900 FTEs, up 1,700 over the year.

Many of the Northern Economic Plan projects are in pre-implementation phase, early implementation or relate to improving community resilience rather than job creation. The Northern Economic Plan team is working across government agencies and the private sector to implement the projects.

Funding is being invested in areas that directly create jobs for South Australians, including initiatives such as:

Small Business Development Fund—expected to generate 158 jobs from the projects supported to date.

Gawler East Connector Link Road—estimated to create 47 full-time equivalent jobs per year, during delivery of the project.

Upgrades to Playford International College, Swallowcliffe Primary School, Evanston Gardens Primary School and Keithcot Farm Children's Centre—estimated to create 50 full-time equivalent jobs.

Northern Connector—estimated to create an average of 480 jobs per year during construction.

Public housing renewal—estimated to create an average of 80 jobs per year during delivery of the project.