The future submarine and continuous shipbuilding programs are establishing themselves for the long term on the Lefevre Peninsula north of Adelaide, with the City of PAE at the heart of shipbuilding and Defence in Australia.
Naval Group is at the centre of the $90 billion Future Submarine program, and they are putting the finishing touches to a new $25 million HQ near Harts Mill in the old TAFE SA campus. Last week they welcomed Andra Easton as their 250th employees in Australia, with the total workforce expected to top 1,700 by 2028.
City of PAE Mayor Claire Boan said Naval basing its HQ at the port is “fantastic for not only the local region but the state as a whole.”
“It’s one of those spaces that’s just been waiting to be reawakened, and we see this as a really great opportunity,” she said.
There are also new hotels which will be finished in the next couple of years. Add to that the new housing developments around the waterfront, Council placemaking projects to bring the area to life, and a newly refurbished McLaren Parade which we will be constructing soon, and the Port really is coming alive.
Coupled with the newly expanded shipyard at Osborne, the City of PAE is working closely with different levels of government right through to local businesses both here and in France, to ensure that our local economy makes the most of the incredible opportunities for business, education, employment and infrastructure. To learn how you can take advantage of opportunities have a chat with our Economic Development Team on 8405 6600.
