Northern Adelaide Food Park

In reply to the Hon. T.J. STEPHENS (17 May 2017).

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Climate Change): The Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries has provided the following advice:

Following extensive assessment and due diligence, as well as engagement with potential new occupants, the Food Park will be located at Edinburgh Parks.

After site feasibility work, and discussions with the food industry, it was determined the Parafield Airport site proposal did not offer the flexibility of tenure or development opportunities many local businesses were looking for.

Since October 2015, over 180 businesses have registered their interest in receiving updates on the Northern Adelaide Food Park.

In early 2016, all of the registered businesses were invited to participate in a detailed demand study.

Additionally, PIRSA has endeavoured to contact all food processors, food manufacturers, service providers and businesses with a general interest that have registered. This has been done either by phone, email or broader communication networks.