House of Assembly: Thursday, August 29, 2024

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Grant Programs

In reply to Mr PATTERSON (Morphett) (25 June 2024). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): I have been advised:

The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27 financial years—Controlled:

Grant program/fund name Purpose of grant program/fund 2024-25 Estimate $000 2025-26 Estimate $000 2026-27 Estimate $000
Primary Industries and Regional Development
Agricultural Technology Revolution Increase the take up of technology by primary producers to drive improvements in efficiency in the industry. 850 850 850
Horticulture Netting Infrastructure Program Assist primary producers in South Australia fund the purchase and installation of new netting, or the replacement of any damaged netting over land used to grow horticulture crops. 3,000 - -
Implementation of eID for sheep and goats Assist producers with the implementation of individual electronic identification (eIDs) for sheep and goats 2,350 - -
Mobile Black Spot Program Address mobile phone black spots across South Australia.Improving mobile phone coverage within the state will contribute to improved productivity, improved safety andenhancing the reputation of the state's key tourist destinations. 630 - -
Regional Growth Fund/Thriving Regions Fund Support projects that unlock new economic activity in our regions, creating jobs and strengthening regional communities. 25,361 17,814 15,000
Regional Development Australia New funding commitment for the seven non-metropolitan Regional Development Australia associations (RDAs) for a four-year term from 1 July 2022 until 30 June 2026. This funding commitment will allow RDA Boards to continue to provide vital advice and support to drive economic development in each region. 3,307 3,307 3.307


The following table provides details, including the value and beneficiary, or any commitments already made to be funded from the program or funds mentioned in the previous answer.

Grant program/fund name Beneficiary/Recipient Purpose Value$
Primary Industries and Regional Development
Agricultural Technology Revolution Various recipients Increase the take up of technology by primary producers to drive improvements in efficiency in the industry. 175,000
Horticulture Netting Infrastructure Program Various recipients Assist primary producers in South Australia fund the purchase and installation of new netting, or the replacement of any damaged netting over land used to grow horticulture crops. 2,491,000
Regional Growth Fund/Thriving Regions Fund Forestry Products Masterplan (PIRSA) Develop a Forest Products Domestic Manufacturing and Infrastructure Masterplan, including a focus on future skills needs. 650,000
Snapper Management (PIRSA) Snapper Management Arrangements and industry assistance measures 1,198,000
Implementation of eID for Sheep and Goats (PIRSA) Implementation of individual electronic identification (eIDs) for sheep and goats. 3,950,000
Marine Scalefish (PIRSA) Marine Scalefish Fishery offset licence fees for licence holders with quota over the financial years 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27. 1,550,000
Rural Business Support To support a continuation and expansion of the free, confidential and independent Landowner Information Service 465,000
Beston Pure Dairies Accelerated Lactoferrin plant expansion & Bio-protein research Cluster establishment 1,100,000
Chalk Hill Chalk Hill Production, Tourism & Events Development 300,000
District Council of Grant Mount Gambier and District Saleyards Infrastructure Upgrade Project 50,000
Eyre Peninsula Ocean Jackets Fishing Cluster (Ferguson Fisheries Pty Ltd) Upgrade the existing processing room at Mori Seafoods with new equipment to receive, process, retail pack and export Ocean Jacket fillets 740,000
Fleurieu Community Co-operative Capital works to re-establish the Strathalbyn Abattoir 1,002,323
Gadaleta Steel Fabrication To purchase & install automated steel processing machinery 2,000,000
Goolwa Wharf/ Alexandrina Council Revitalisation of the Goolwa Wharf Precinct 1,250,000
Karoonda Business Growth Precinct Public infrastructure at an existing industrial site 125,000
Leadership program – seven non-metropolitan RDA's Place-based program to empower leaders in regional South Australia 1,012,000
Livestock Underpass—BK & HM McHugh & Sons Establish livestock underpasses linking farming properties (or abattoir or saleyard) that are crossed by public roads 100,000
MacKillop Farm Management Group (MFMG) Establishment of Limestone Coast Mesonet 735,000
Primary Producers SA To assist Primary Producers SA Incorporated ('PPSA') with their role of developing primary industries in South Australia. 100,000
Seven Point Pork Construction of a truck wash to decontaminate trucks found to be carrying African Swine Fever 250,000
Shield Intermodal Bordertown Intermodal project in southeast region of SA. The project will involve the construction of an intermodal freight handling, transhipping and loading facility on the main Adelaide to Melbourne national railway line located at the Bordertown train station. 100,000
South Australian Seafood Industry Support the implementation of the seafood industry's Seafood Growth Strategy for SA 279,000
South Australian Spirit Producers' Association Funding of Executive Officer to manage implementation of the Spirits Industry Blueprint 150,000
Torrens Valley Orchards (contact free products) Updated Packaging Line 47,349
Torrens Valley Orchards (sprinkler) Innovative Growing/Watering Technology 170,000
Town of Gawler Create a cycling path from Adelaide to Angaston 63,230
Yumbah Hatchery Future-proofing SA oyster spat supply & selective breeding program 200,000
Millicent Golf Club The Millicent golf club wheelchair and disabled access project 28,802
54 31 Collective The 5431 Connect | Create | Celebrate | Project 23,879
Bundaleer Forest Community Areas Association Wayfinding Signage—Bundaleer Forest Reserve 50,000
The National Trust of South Australia—Glencoe Branch Glencoe Woolshed toilet upgrade with inclusion of a disabled toilet 18,063
The Callington Agricultural and Horticultural Society Inc Show Pavilion 25,000
Hardwicke Bay & District Progress Association Shelter/Look out at the boat launch area 20,000
Wilmington Progress Society Incorporated Wilmington Community Multipurpose Gym Facility—Amenities 17,000
Riverton Community Management Committee RCMC Community Storage Shed 22,250
The National Trust of South Australia—Willunga Branch Building the Wirra Creek Garden shelter for community access and connection 31,196
Girl Guides South Australia Inc Renmark Guide Hall Upgrade 50,000
Loxton Netball Club Rebuilding of playground 38,000
South Australian Produce Market Ltd Biosecurity Precinct 4,000,000
Riverland Wine Industry Development Council Inc. Implementation of Riverland Wine Industry Blueprint 200,000
Vinehealth Australia Industry assistance measures to Phylloxera and Grape Industry Fund for grape growers 125,000
Regional Development Australia Seven non-metropolitan RDAs Support the development of South Australia's regions 6,614,000


There are no grant programs under my responsibility for 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27 financial years–Administered.