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Primary Industries and Regions Department

In reply to Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (20 June 2022). (Estimates Committee A)

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 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years—Controlled:

Grant program/fund name Purpose of grant program/fund 2022-23Estimate$000 2023-24Estimate$000 2024-25Estimate$000 2025-26Estimate$000
Primary Industries and Regional Development
Northern Adelaide FoodPark The Northern Adelaide Food Park initiative was established to create opportunities for businesses to co-locate and enable both new and existing food and beverage processors, manufacturers, food packaging specialists, cold-chain suppliers and logistic and transport companies to expand and grow. - 50 - -
Agricultural Technology Revolution Increase the take up of technology by primary producers to drive improvements in efficiency in the industry. 850 850 850 850
Construction Softwood Transport Assistance Program Transport assistance grants to be used for transporting bushfire-salvaged construction grade softwood salvaged from the 2020 Kangaroo Island bushfires to South Australian timber mills with capacity to manufacture structural timbers for the domestic building industry. Jointly funded by the state and Commonwealth governments. 1,556 - - -
Horticulture Netting Infrastructure Program Commonwealth funded grant program for South Australian horticulture producers to install new or replace damaged netting, following damaging hailstorms that impacted fruit industries in the Adelaide Hills in 2017 and 2018, and in the Riverland in 2016 and 2019. 8,067 - - -
South Australian Drought Support Package South Australian Government's drought support package aims to support farm families, local businesses and rural communities dealing with drought conditions. 1,854 - - -
Recovery grants for apple growers Commonwealth funded bushfire recovery grants for apple producers affected by bushfire damage to assist with clean-up, repair or replacement of trees, infrastructure and equipment. 1,448 - - -
Local Economic Recovery (LER) support LER aims to boost local economies by providing funding to South Australia's communities and industries most affected by 2019-20 bushfires. Vineyard and horticulture rebuilding and resilience, including cherries and olives, across Adelaide Hills, Cudlee Creek and Kangaroo Island. The program is co-funded by the Federal and South Australian governments under the National Bushfire Recovery Fund. 5,777 - - -
Regional Growth Fund (*) Support projects that unlock new economic activity in our regions, creating jobs, growing export opportunities and strengthening regional communities. 32,774 14,618 14,062 13,814
Regional Development Fund The program focussed on driving economic growth and productivity by investing in regional infrastructure, creating jobs and new opportunities for regional South Australia. 210 - - -
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 3,307
Mobile Black Spot Program This initiative provides $10 million over three years to address mobile phone black spots across South Australia.Improving mobile phone coverage within the state will contribute to improved productivity, improved safety and enhancing the reputation of the state's key tourist destinations. 1,992 - - -

(*) Regional Growth Fund figures reflect estimated actual milestone payments each year.


There are no grant programs under my responsibility for the 2022-23, 2023- 24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years – Administered.

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