Salisbury.It makes good business sense.

Salisbury, The ideal business base.Salisbury is a progressive, proactive and pro-business city.

Already home to a host of international firms and flourishing

entrepreneurs, Salisbury is a great place to position your

business for growth.

We offer affordable commercial land, excellent transportation

infrastructure, a highly skilled workforce and access to world

leading research facilities.

Our Council actively supports business to invest and grow.

Salisbury is the ideal base for any forward thinking business.

Mayor Gillian Aldridge

Our economy is strong and ourfuture is exciting.We are at the centre of Australia’s growing multi-billion

dollar defence industry. We’re a hub for national and

international food processing companies, meeting growing

international demand for Australian goods. And we are home

to world leading research facilities, driving innovation and

commercialisation across sectors including manufacturing,

telecommunications, mineral processing and clean technologies.

Adelaide’s northern suburbs also offer an enviable lifestyle.

With plenty of open space, a wide choice of high quality

housing, leading education facilities, great shopping and

world class recreational amenities, you’ll immediately feel at

home in Salisbury.

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Salisbury provides a strategic base for businesses needing fast and efficient access to

local and international markets. A planned $10 billion investment in infrastructure,

including intermodal freight facilities, will further enhance the logistic advantages

Salisbury offers through road, rail, sea and air networks.

Salisbury. At the centre of South Australia’s economy.

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Population GrowthWith over 130,000 residents Salisbury has had the

biggest increase in population of any other South

Australian council area in recent times. It’s also among

the youngest, with the median age four years younger

than the Adelaide average. With a diverse cultural mix,

growth has been driven by popularity with overseas

migrants. All of this represents opportunities for local

businesses. More people, more skilled workers and

more demand for housing, goods and services.

A Skilled WorkforceWith over 4,000 students studying at our local

University of South Australia’s Mawson Lakes campus

and the TAFE (Technical and Further Education)

College, Salisbury is able to offer local businesses a

highly skilled and diverse workforce with an above

average rate of trade qualifications. The proportion

of residents with a University or post-graduate

qualification is rising rapidly, supporting the growth of

firms working in knowledge intensive industries.

A sense of progress.Salisbury is a city that is growing in output and stature. Population growth sits alongside industry expansion, and both are underpinned by the continuing growth of our knowledge and skill base.

“BAE Systems is Australia’s most versatile defence and security company. We have provided support to the Australian Defence Force for more than 60 years. We established our headquarters in the city of Salisbury because of its significance as South Australia’s major centre for defence and technology research.”

Glynn PhillipsChief ExecutiveBAE Systems Australia

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A Progressive Approach to SustainabilitySalisbury is internationally acclaimed for its

pioneering approach to water and biodiversity

management and through its extensive wetland

network, making it the logical choice for

organisations with an environmentally sustainable

approach to doing business. With 30% of

Salisbury’s water needs being met through recycled

water, local businesses can also achieve significant

cost savings.

Future InvestmentFeaturing prominently in the State Government’s

30 Year Plan, and playing host to a large share

of the Federal Government’s defence industry

provides confidence to ongoing public investment

in Salisbury. Upcoming multi-million dollar projects

such as the Road and Rail Northern Connector,

Parafield Airport commercial developments, Air

Warfare Destroyer project, submarines, AP-3C

Orions and Drone programs provide a strong base.

State Government 30 Year PlanThe South Australian State Government’s 30

Year Plan identifies northern Adelaide as one

of the highest growth areas in the State.

estimated populationgrowth in 30 years of

169,000projected increase in number of residents

+230%forecast additional jobs

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A sense of confidence.Salisbury’s reputation as a business friendly, progressive city is built

upon decades of success. Our prosperous local economy is made up of a

diverse mix of businesses, a skilled and stable workforce, underpinned

by world class local infrastructure and a policy framework that has

encouraged consistent public and private investment over many years.

Salisbury has all the elements in place to provide a bright future for your business. A growing community, a sustainable approach to managing the

environment, a priority place in the State Government’s future vision,

and long term investment commitments that will provide a base for our

ongoing economic growth.

We have some of the best value industrial land available in the country.

Areas including Technology Park, Pooraka, Cavan, Salisbury South and

Edinburgh Parks all offer the infrastructure necessary for expanding

businesses, as well as fast and efficient access to local and international

markets via our excellent transport connections.

Thanks to our role in the country’s defence industry, and our positioning

in the State Government’s 30 Year Plan, we are confident of future

infrastructure investment, with $10 billion, including new intermodal

freight facilities, already on the cards.

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“Salisbury was the only choice that made sense when it came to establishing our headquarters due to its central location and easy access to our markets. Salisbury provides us with room to move and the opportunity for flexibility and continued growth.”

Marc FabigManaging DirectorOsmoflo

Major Corporate PresenceIt’s no coincidence that some of Australia’s most

recognised and valuable brands call Salisbury home.

Renowned names include Bickfords, Inghams,

Lion, Mayne Pharma, Liebherr, BAE Systems, SAAB

Technologies and Osmoflo are part of the strong

local business community.

Industry StrengthsSalisbury has actively supported the clustering of

industry by bringing together companies that share

common markets, workforce skill requirements and

technologies.

As South Australia’s major industrial and economic

base, Salisbury is home to around 30% of Australia’s

defence activity, and a hub for other key industry

sectors including logistics, food, high value

manufacturing and water technologies.

Sustained GrowthDespite its success, Salisbury remains an affordable

place to do business. Salisbury offers some of the most

attractively priced and well serviced industrial land in

Australia. Council rates for business are amongst the

lowest in the State and a competitive local labour

market makes finding skilled staff highly achievable.

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1Prime rents based at $72/m2 net, are on average 26 per cent cheaper than metropolitan Adelaide - source Knight Frank: 20142South Australian labour costs are nine per cent below the Australian average (22 per cent below WA, up to nine per cent below NSW, QLD and VIC) - source ABS 63023Land less than 5000m2 approximately 60 per cent cheaper than metropolitan Adelaide - source Knight Frank: 20144As of 1st July 2014 Salisbury’s bulk supply of recycled water was $1.65/kL, 50% cheaper than SA Water’s Tier 2 mains price. Salisbury’s retail prices are 23% cheaper at $2.55/kL

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A sense of cooperation.We are a strong and optimistic community in which our business sector plays a key role. Salisbury Council understands this, and has been committed over many years to supporting industry, development and investment, and working with other levels in Government to promote the interests of businesses.

Fast-Tracked DevelopmentBoasting one of the most capable and efficient

planning and development teams in Australia,

our approvals for most commercial extensions are

granted within 14 days, commercial buildings within

28 days, and major projects within 4 months.

Northern Economic LeadersSalisbury’s approach is informed by the Northern

Economic Leaders, a group of 16 leading local

businesses representing over 7,000 employees in

northern Adelaide, with an agenda to drive pro-growth

activities for the prosperity of the northern region.

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“Continuing support from the City of Salisbury enables Bickfords Australia to further grow our business in this region. As world-class beverage manufacturers, we have been part of South Australia’s heritage since 1839.”

Angelo KotsesManaging DirectorBickfords

Practical Support for BusinessCouncil’s Economic Development team, based at

the Polaris Business and Innovation Centre, supports

economic growth by providing practical advice and

information to investors and delivering programs that

improve business performance. The Polaris Centre

delivers group programs as well as intensive one-on-

one sessions designed to provide business owners

with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.

Finding TalentStrong relationships with local employment

agencies and education providers and an intimate

understanding of the local labour market means the

Polaris Centre can help you source your labour needs.

Business IntroductionsUsing its network of over 3,000 local business,

State, Federal and local government contacts,

The Economic Development team can facilitate

introductions between potential customers, suppliers

and stakeholders to expedite the process of doing

business in the Salisbury region.

Site Selection and DevelopmentThe team is able to apply its knowledge of the local

property market, including zoning, contact with land

owners, developers, agents and government bodies

to assist with site selection and navigate the process

of development.

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A sense of community.

“We connect students, partners and researchers and align the most up-to-date industry knowledge with the ambition to learn through experience. We do this from a unique location adjacent to Technology Park at Mawson Lakes, a vibrant nexus of world renowned high-tech organisations.”

Professor Simon BeechamPro Vice Chancellor:Information Technology,Engineering and the EnvironmentUniversity of South Australia

Salisbury is much more than a great place to do business,it also offers a great lifestyle. Just 15km north of Adelaide’s CBD, it is part of a city ranked the 5th most liveable in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit 2014.

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Community FacilitiesHundreds of kilometres of walking trails, dozens

of parks, wetlands to learn from and explore,

recreation centres, an aquatic centre, libraries,

adult learning centres and the arts, provide

a wealth of ways for residents to enjoy their

leisure time.

Our peopleOver 130,000 people from all over the world

call Salisbury home today. It is a diverse and

welcoming community. New migrants and young

families have been attracted to the area’s affordable

housing and strong community networks. The city

provides a great place to live, work and play.

EducationThe University of South Australia Mawson

Lakes Campus is known for its IT, engineering,

environment, science, aviation and mathematics

programs. It delivers education and research of

international importance and was one of only

two universities in Australia to receive ERA ‘5’

ratings across all its assessed fields of engineering

research *

*Excellence in Research for Australia 2015 (5 is

the highest rating and equates to ‘well above

world standard’)

Salisbury TAFE campus is a vibrant hub for language,

literacy and numeracy and English language

preparation, as well as offering training programs in

community services, aged care and music.

Parafield Airport is one of Australia’s leading

aviation education facilities, dedicated to

specialised training of pilots and Licensed Aviation

Maintenance Engineers.

There are more than 20 local kindergartens and

pre-schools, over 30 primary schools, and 10

secondary schools.

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World Class Research Facilities:Based at the Mawson Lakes Campus the

University of South Australia’s Division of IT,

Engineering and the Environment is home to

several international research institutes and

research centres.

Future Industries Institute

UniSA’s new multi-million dollar Future Industries

Institute (FII) focuses on building knowledge and

capacity in core future industries, by undertaking

global research inspired by real-world issues.

The School of Engineering has a long standing

commitment to outcomes based research which

it conducts through the Barbara Hardy Institute,

the Research Node for Low Carbon Living, the

Defence and Systems Institute, the Agricultural

Machinery Research and Design Centre and the

Laser Physics and Photonics Devices Laboratory.

The School of Information Technology &

Mathematical Sciences is the State’s largest

information and communications technology

provider, and is home to several research

centres including the Advanced Computing

Research Centre, the Centre for Industrial

and Applied Mathematics, the Institute for

Telecommunications Research (ITR) and the

Phenomics and Bioinformatics Research Centre.

The School of Natural and Built Environments

is a leading provider of education and research

aimed at improving environmental and socio-

economic sustainability with strengths in natural

and built environment education, environmental

stewardship, smart and healthy communities and

water and natural resources.

UniSA forms linkages with INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS to engage with their research capabilities.

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A sense of opportunity. Salisbury is a place of energy and opportunity, with several key developments providing opportunity for business right now:

Salisbury City Centre

The City of Salisbury has developed a road map for creating a revitalised

City Centre. This involves exciting investment opportunities which the

council is committed to facilitating.

Northern Adelaide Food Park

South Australia’s premier food processing precinct is being developed at

Parafield Airport. The 40 hectare Food Park will provide firms with superior

access to transport infrastructure, shared services, skilled workforce and

energy saving solutions. Now is the time to be an early tenant to secure

the best sites and to shape the precinct to meet your needs.

Edinburgh Parks & Direk

Centrally placed for access to major road and rail infrastructure,

Edinburgh Parks and Direk is South Australia’s premier location for industry.

Adjacent to the Defence Science and Technology Organisation and RAAF

Edinburgh, it is one of Australia’s largest advanced industrial precincts and

has more than 350 hectares of fully-serviced land available.

Technology Park Adelaide

Commercial land within Technology Park Adelaide is available for immediate

development. Benefits of locating within Technology Park Adelaide include

the synergies that are created from the co-location of over 85 companies in

defence, electronics and communication sectors. It is close to Mawson Lakes

Town Centre, the University of South Australia and public transport.

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250,000 tonnesof produce worth

$750 millionis traded each year at the Adelaide Produce Market.

Liehberr’s recent $65 million expansion provides support for the world’s largestMining Excavator weighing over 800 tonnes with an engine output of 2,984kW andcapable of moving 7000 tonnes per hour.That’s enough soil hourly to fill the pots of

2.8 million plants

Things you didn’t know.

UniSA’s Kira Micro Mill can manufacture features smaller than the diameter of a

human hair

40,000pair of boots

Local manufacturer R.M. Williams provides the

Australian Army with over

SpeedCast is a leading global network and satellite communications service provider offering high-quality managed networks services in over 90 countries; and a global maritime network serving customers worldwide. With 33 international sales & support offices and 31 teleport operations, and over 5,000 links on land and at sea, SpeedCast supports mission critical applications. SpeedCast is publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.

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Every year the City of Salisbury capturesand re-uses enough stormwater to fill

30 million bath tubs

Parafield Airport trains over 300 pilots per year for Airlines and is the seventh busiest airport in Australia for movements.

The City of Salisbury is home to Tindo Solar, Australia’s only manufacturer of solar panels. Tindo is the word used for Sun by the Kaurna people, indigenous to the Adelaide Plains where Tindo Solar’s plant is situated.

BAE Systems’ $10 million advanced manufacturing facility at Edinburgh Parks provides titanium parts for the global F-35 Lightning II program. It houses a new machining capability in Australia that is only the second of its kind in the world. The machine tool produces components that form part of the vertical tails for Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.

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Local industry is packed full of surprises. Businesses in Salisbury have far reaching capacities beyond what most realise.

Sense the Future. New thinking will underpin Australia’sfuture success. In Salisbury new thinking is being applied to the transformation of individual firms and whole industry sectors. It’s at the core of our entrepreneurial community, identifying opportunities and developing new businesses. It exists within our institutions as researchers work at the cutting edge of knowledge and apply that to industry needs.

In a competitive environment, maintaining the status quo isn’t an option. The City of Salisbury is committed to providing the right environment for business to thrive.

In Salisbury, new thinking has:

• Underpinned product development and market expansion of the food processing sector;

• Focussed on the development of the local workforce to create more competitive firms;

• Kept business costs low through the provision of low cost water and below average Council rates;.

• Delivered comprehensive business support at the Polaris Centre to grow a new generation of thriving businesses;

• Developed superior R&D facilities supporting defence contractors, natural resources companies, fabricators and food processors to access new markets;

• Improved transport infrastructure to build on Salisbury’s reputation for its excellent warehousing options and seamless freight system.

Join the next phase ofSouth Australia’s future.

It makessense toact now.Visit our website or call the Economic Development Team today to discuss your business requirements.

www.makesgoodbusinesssense.com.au

+61 8 8260 8205

enquiries@makesgoodbusinesssense.com.au

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Sector specific business information is available on our website for:

• Food and Beverage Processing

• Knowledge Intensive Services

• Manufacturing Industry

• Resource Industry

• Logistics Industry

• Community Services Businesses

Developed in partnership with industry they

clearly articulate the advantages of doing

business in Salisbury and include:

• Facts on sector strengths

• Local businesses views on the benefits

of doing business in Salisbury

• List of local businesses and suppliers

• Maps of relevant infrastructure

download yourBUSINESS CASE www.makesgoodbusinesssense.com.au

The place to make a differenceSalisbury is the place to locate whether

you are providing aged care or child care,

employment services or disability services,

migrant support or any other community

service. Located centrally, Salisbury is

the ideal location from which to provide

services to the rapidly growing northern

Adelaide region.

Locations such as Salisbury City Centre,

Mawson Lakes and Ingle Farm are activity

hubs well serviced by public transport and

supporting a cluster of complementary

services such as community centres, local

government services and Centrelink (in the

case of Salisbury). These locations have a

range of office accommodation and public

amenity to be the perfect fit for your

business.

Major firms such as Helping Hand, Bedford,

ACH Group, Phoenix and a host of job

service agencies have selected Salisbury

as their base in the north. The case for

locating in Salisbury is compelling:

• Salisbury provides a central location to

provide services to South Australia’s

most rapidly growing region

• For child care providers, the region

boasts a higher that average proportion

of pre-schoolers

• The region is a magnet for recent

arrivals due to the affordability of

housing and strong community networks

• A significant forecast growth in the

number of persons aged 60 or over by

2021

• Tracts of well serviced and zoned land

suitable for developing purpose built

accommodation

The City of Salisbury is renowned for its

mix of business and community services.

Base yourself in Salisbury and you will be

in good company.

A growing and diverse community

Community Services Business Case

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Why Salisbury?The City of Salisbury shines as one of

Australia’s most successful business regions,

outperforming the State average for

attracting investment and creating jobs over

the past two decades.

Close proximity to the CBD; excellent

transport linkages; an established and

diverse business base; access to leading

research facilities; and a supply of affordable,

fully serviced industrial land means that

Salisbury makes good business sense.

Salisbury’s workforce has always boasted an

above average rate of trade qualifications.

In recent years, new developments such as

Mawson Lakes have provided employment

opportunities and a lifestyle which have

attracted greater numbers of university

graduates to the city.

Salisbury Council is renowned as one of the

most progressive and business friendly local

authorities in the country. A highly efficient,

streamlined development and planning

process, combined with a progressive

attitude means that most commercial

developments are approved within 21 days

and major projects within four months.

Industrial rental costs in the region average

$72/m2 net, which is 26 per cent less

expensive than the Greater Adelaide average.

Land values for sites less than 5,000m2 are 60

per cent cheaper than the Greater Adelaide

average. The area also offers one of South

Australia’s lowest Council rates for industrial

and commercial property, with rates up to 58

per cent lower than nearby Council areas.

A dedicated Economic Development team

within Council is ready to listen to your

business needs and provide advice and

assistance to help you take advantage of

all that Salisbury has to offer.

Salisbury. It makes good business sense.

Salisbury. It makes good business sense for community services.

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Community Services Business Case

How can we help you?

City of Salisbury staff can work closely with you to make your investment decision as

smooth as possible. Our services are free and confidential and include:

Site selection support

Free customised tours of our business precincts

Introductions to potential local suppliers, customers and business networks

Statistics, facts and information to help you assess the business case for Salisbury

Efficient and quick planning approvals which is recognised by the property industry

Links and introductions to Government agencies and Research and Development Centres

Advice in accessing grants and alternative finance

Help to establish and grow your workforce

Small business advice and assistance

More details of this support can be found at

www.makesgoodbusinesssence.com.au or call us on 8260 8205

to discuss your individual needs.

For further information please contact:

The Polaris Centre

Innovation House East,

Park Way, Technology Park, Mawson Lakes 5095

PO Box 8, Salisbury, SA 5108

Phone: +61 8 8260 8205

Email: enquiries@makesgoodbusinesssense.com.au

Employment Services that call Salisbury Home:Ask Employment and Training

ARA Jobs

Extrastaff Recruitment PTY

Job Prospects

Multiple Solutions

PVS Workfind

Skilled

Status Employment Services

Workskil

Locally managed Community Centres:Bagster Road Community Centre

Burton Community Centre

Morella Community Centre

Pooraka Farm Community Centre

The Paddocks Centre

Salisbury East Neighbourhood Centre

Youth ServicesTwelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise

Centre

Bagster Road Community Centre

Paralowie Youth Services

Reconnect Salisbury

Shop Front Youth Health and

Information Service

See our Community Directory

at www.salisbury.sa.gov.au

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