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Grant Programs

In reply to Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (5 July 2023). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. N.D. CHAMPION (Taylor—Minister for Trade and Investment, Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Minister for Planning): I have been advised that for the Department for Trade and Investment:

The following table provides information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years—Controlled:

Grant program/fund name Purpose of grant program/fund 2023-24 Estimate $000 2024-25 Estimate $000 2025-26 Estimate $000
Portfolio of Trade and Investment
Global Expansion Accelerator Provides funding to support high-growth, export-ready South Australian businesses to build their export capability and capacity and become the state's next global leaders. 572 — —
South Australian Landing Pad Provides funding support to businesses looking to establish a physical presence in South Australia, with an emphasis on key growth sectors. 740 740 —
Economic Investment Fund Attracting investment opportunities to South Australia to grow the economy and job creation. 4 722 500 —


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 Purpose of grant program/fund 2023-24 Estimate $000 2024-25 Estimate $000 2025-26 Estimate $000
Portfolio of Trade and Investment
Global Expansion Accelerator All funding under this program is committed. The details of individual recipients are considered commercial in confidence. Provides funding to support high-growth, export-ready South Australian businesses to build their export capability and capacity and become the state's next global leaders. 572 000
South Australian Landing Pad All funding under this program is committed. The details of individual recipients are considered commercial in confidence. Provides funding support to businesses looking to establish a physical presence in South Australia, with an emphasis on key growth sectors. 1 480 000
Economic Investment Fund The Economic Investment Fund closed to new applicants in 2018. The balance of funding represents residual commitments under existing grant agreements. The details of individual agreements are commercial in confidence. Attracting investment opportunities to South Australia to grow the economy and job creation. 5 222 000


The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years—Administered:

Grant program/fund name Purpose of grant program/fund 2023-24 Estimate $000 2024-25 Estimate $000 2025-26 Estimate $000
Portfolio of Planning
Urban Tree Canopy Off-set Scheme – budgeted payments into the Scheme Facilitates tree planting and the enhancement of tree canopy in metropolitan Adelaide. In those limited cases where planting a tree is not feasible, the scheme enables contribution into a fund which can be used to plant trees in parks, reserves, and nature strips. There is currently no budgeted revenue as the applicant can choose to plant a replacement tree rather than pay the fee, and activity has been immaterial. — — —
Urban Tree Canopy Off-set Scheme – budgeted expenditure from the Scheme Facilitates tree planting and the enhancement of tree canopy in metropolitan Adelaide. In those limited cases where planting a tree is not feasible, the scheme enables contribution into a fund which can be used to plant trees in parks, reserves, and nature strips.There is currently no budgeted expenditure as the applicant can choose to plant a replacement tree rather than pay the fee, and activity has been immaterial. — — —
Planning and Development Fund – budgeted payments into the Fund Provides the means for open space and public realm investment across South Australia. Money paid into the Fund is derived from monetary payments in lieu of open space requirements for development involving the division of land into 30 or fewer allotments. The Fund is expended in line with provisions in the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016. 29 317 29 987 30 936
Planning and Development Fund – budgeted expenditure from the Fund Provides the means for open space and public realm investment across South Australia. Money paid into the Fund is derived from monetary payments in lieu of open space requirements for development involving the division of land into 30 or fewer allotments. The Fund is expended in line with provisions in the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016. 20 127 27 953 30 861


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$
Portfolio of Planning
Planning and Development Fund – Community Infrastructure Program Local Government via the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, and the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing A range of projects to deliver improved public infrastructure and increased open space for the benefit of the public. 25 785 000
Planning and Development Fund – Policies and Master Planning Public via the Department for Trade and Investment Development and management of planning policies, including master planning for major developments and the review of the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide and regional areas. 8 928 000
Planning and Development Fund – Coast Park Stage 2 Local Government via the Department for Infrastructure and Transport Establishment of a linear park between Grange and Tennyson. 6 500 000
Planning and Development Fund – Land Management Department for Trade and Investment/Renewal SA/Department for Environment and Water For the management of land owned by the Minister for Planning in relation to the Planning and Development Fund. 5 678 000
Planning and Development Fund – Port Pirie Greening Program Port Pirie Regional Council via the Department for Environment and Water Increased greening of Port Pirie with a focus on lead abatement initiatives, including tree planting, sealing of footpaths and improving stormwater run-off. 4 880 000
Planning and Development Fund – Expert Panel Review (election commitment) Department for Trade and Investment Implementation of legislative and policy reform recommendations from an independent review of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and the Planning and Design Code. 450 000
Planning and Development Fund – Port Augusta Activity Centre Masterplan Port Augusta City Council via the Department for Trade and Investment Undertake a master plan of the activity centre of Port Augusta for the purposes of determining land use and future development of the area. 100 000
Planning and Development Fund – Pocket Parks (election commitment) Local Government via the Department for Trade and Investment Offer 10 per cent of the P&D Fund to councils to apply to buy land to create pocket parks. To be determined


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