Conference Agenda

09:00 - 09:30

Speed Networking

Introduce yourself, swap business cards, and form new and lasting business connections during a series of one-on-one exchanges with fellow conference delegates.

09:30 - 10:00

Ministerial Address

10:00 - 10:20

RENEWAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

• The 2024-25 State Budget will deliver $576 million towards two major housing developments in Adelaide’s southern and western suburbs.
• Approximately 1,450 new homes will be delivered, with 20% of those dedicated to affordable housing.

Chris Menz, Chief Executive, Renewal SA

10:20 - 10:40

TORRENS TO DARLINGTON PROJECT

• The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) project is the final piece of South Australia’s North-South Corridor.
• The finished project will deliver 78km of non-stop motorway between Gawler and Old Noarlunga, allowing motorists to avoid 21 existing sets of traffic lights between the River Torrens and Darlington.

10:40 - 11:00

NEW WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PROJECT

• A new Women’s and Children’s Hospital is being built at the existing site of the South Australian Police Barracks.
• The hospital will be 25 per cent larger than the current Women’s and Children’s Hospital and will provide holistic, world-class healthcare and facilities for babies, children, young people, women and their families.

11:30 - 11:50

UPDATES AND PRIORITIES AT INFRASTRUCTURE SA

• Infrastructure SA consults broadly with all levels of government, infrastructure providers and users, local councils and communities.
• Hear key updates and priorities on its 20-Year State Infrastructure Strategies.

Jeremy Conway, Chief Executive, Infrastructure SA

11:50 - 12:35

PANEL DISCUSSION: 
Adaptive Reuse and Passive Housing in South Australia

• Hear from a panel of experts about the value, benefits, and challenges of adaptive reuse and passive housing in South Australia.
• Adaptive reuse refers to a process by which an existing building or structure is reused for a purpose other than it was originally designed for.

Jackson Digney, Director/Owner, Enduro Builders
Rebecca Robinson, Owner, Adelaide Green Homes
Tony Pisanelli, Director, Passive House Adelaide

12:35 - 13:00

AUSTRALIA POST SITE ON GROTE STREET

• The development of a five-tower mixed-use precinct has been approved, to be located at the former Australia Post site.
• The $1.25 billion project will include towers ranging from 17 to 27 storeys, to be used for a mix of residential, retail, and commercial purposes.

14:00 - 14:20

NEW SA AMBULANCE SERVICE HEADQUARTERS

• Construction has commenced on the highly anticipated SA Ambulance Service Headquarters and co-located Adelaide station.
• The $120 million project will provide a significant boost to the state’s emergency ambulance services.

14:20 - 14:40

NORTHERN WATER SUPPLY PROJECT

• The Federal Government is investing $65 million to partner with the South Australian Government and industry to jointly fund a $230 million package of work on the Northern Water Supply project.
• The project has potential to unlock $5 billion in investment and lift South Australia’s gross domestic product by $150 billion over the next 30 years, and create 4,200 jobs each year.

14:40 - 15:00

EIGHTY-EIGHT O'CONNELL

• The long-vacant old Le Cornu site in North Adelaide is being transformed to revitalise the O’Connell Street precinct.
• The $250 million project will deliver approximately 165 apartments across three buildings and will include a mix of  retail, commercial, resident and community amenities.
• Key updates on the project.

15:00 - 15:20

NEW FORENSIC CENTRE

• The State Government has committed $348.9m to build a New Forensic Science Centre in South Australia, with the new facility supporting the state’s operations of Forensic Science SA and the SA Police Forensic Services Branch.
• Hear key updates on the project

15:50 - 16:10

BATTERY STORAGE PROJECT

• A new battery storage project near Mount Gambier has recently been approved. 
• The project will be three times the size of a Tesla battery and deliver a major increase in energy storage capacity in the region.

16:10 - 16:30

NEW ADELAIDE AQUATIC CENTRE

• Construction has begun on the new Adelaide Aquatic Centre, which will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy.
• The $135 million project will create over 1,500 jobs over its lifespan.

Adrian Esplin, CEO, Sarah Constructions

16:30 - 17:00

NEW MOUNT BARKER HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT

• The South Australian Government has committed $320.8 million towards the development of New Mount Barker Hospital.
• Upgrades will see the hospital triple its inpatient capacity and provide greater access to high-quality health services.

09:00 - 09:30

Speed Networking

Introduce yourself, swap business cards, and form new and lasting business connections during a series of one-on-one exchanges with fellow conference delegates.

09:30 - 10:00

PRESENTATION BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT

• Hear updates and priorities from the Department for Infrastructure and Transport.

10:00 - 10:20

THE SPACE STATE: LATEST UPDATES FROM SA’S SPACE SECTOR  

• South Australia is home to over 100 space-related organisations, and is at the forefront of Australia’s space industry.
• Hear from Southern Launch's Lloyd Damp on key updates and projects from SA’s space sector. 

Lloyd Damp, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Launch

10:20 - 10:40

ADELAIDE AIRPORT UPGRADES

• Adelaide Airport is receiving a $1 billion upgrade over the next five years.
• $500 million will go towards aviation infrastructure projects.
• Updates on the project.

Peter Taylor, Head of Project Delivery, Adelaide Airport

11:10 - 11:40

SA FREIGHT HIGHWAY UPGRADE PROGRAM

• The federal and state governments have committed $500 million over 10 years to improve the safety and reliability of national freight routes.
• More than 3,200 heavy vehicles a day use the Stuart, Augusta and Dukes highways, which are vital transport corridors for freight crossing the nation.

11:40 - 12:00

FESTIVAL TOWER TWO

• Plans for a 38-storey high-rise tower to be built in Festival Plaza have been approved.
• The $1.3 billion project will include addition public space and bring in thousands of visitors and workers.

12:00 - 12:30

MARKET SQUARE

• A $400 million 39-story development is underway as part of the expansion of Adelaide Central Market.
• The development will include new retail space, a seven-level all-electric commercial office tower, childcare centre, luxury residences, hotel, and garden retreat.

12:30 - 13:00

DEFENCE SA

• Hear about the latest developments and projects at Defence SA.

14:00 - 14:20

ENTREPRENEUR AND INNOVATION CENTRE

• The $400 million Entrepreneur and Innovation Centre (EIC) at Lot Fourteen is due to commence construction in 2024.
• Its construction will create over 400 jobs at project peak.
• Once completed, the EIC will be the workplace for between three and four thousand workers across high-growth industries.

14:20 - 14:40

SIVIOUR GRAPHITE PROJECT 

• Hear key updates on the Siviour Graphite Project.
• The project will allow Australia to process alumina, commonly used in electric car batteries and superconductors.

14:40 - 15:00

WHYALLA RENEWABLE HYDROGEN POWER PLANT

• The State Government has committed $593 million to building a world-leading green hydrogen power station in the SA Hydrogen Jobs Plan.
• The hydrogen production, generation, and storage facility is to be located near the Whyalla region.