Last night, at F.A.R.M. Centre in Freeling Regional Development Australia Barossa Gawler Light Adelaide Plains hosted a significant event aimed at addressing the critical issue of housing within our region.
Key stakeholders from local government, RDA BGLAP, and industry leaders gathered to explore solutions for enhancing housing diversity and affordability.
Proceedings kicked off with a keynote by John Stimson, Member of the State Planning Commission. Discussions emphasised the importance of good design in achieving greater housing choices including affordability, diversity, accessibility and sustainability.
Rolf Binder, Chair & Leonie Boothby CEO from RDABGLAP with John Stimson from the State Planning Commission at the F.A.R.M. Centre in Freeling.
The event saw participation from a diverse group of stakeholders, including:
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Barossa Council: Martin McCarthy (CEO), Michael (Bim) Lange OAM (Mayor), Kathryn Schilling (Deputy Mayor)
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Town of Gawler: Andrew Goodsell (Acting Chief Executive Officer)
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Light Regional Council: Bill O’Brien (Mayor), Simon Zeller (Deputy Mayor), Craig Doyle (General Manager – Strategy & Development), Kieren Chappell (Acting Chief Executive Officer)
- Adelaide Plains Council: David Bailey (Manager Growth and Investment & Board Member, RDA BGLAP), Michael Ravno (Director Development and Community)
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RDA BGLAP: Andrew Morphett (Deputy Chair), Anita Mariani (Regional Development Manager), Leonie Boothby (CEO), Rolf Binder (Chair), Natalie Seaman (Board Member), Nathan Little (Communications & Programs), Bridget Kimber (Board Member), Steve Balch (Board Member), Grace Trimboli (Economic Development Manager)
- Business and Community Leaders: John Stimson (Consultant, Stimson Consulting), Kelly-Anne Saffin (CEO, RDA Adelaide)
This collaborative effort marks the beginning of a concerted effort to create more liveable communities in our region. Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to get involved.
Main Photo Caption: Attendees discuss RDABGLAP housing issues in groups at the F.A.R.M. Centre in Freeling. (Left to right Aaron Curtis (Barossa Council), Nathan Little, Communications & Programs RDBGLAP, Natalie Seaman Board Member RDABGLAP, Kieren Chappell Acting Chief Executive Officer, Light Regional Council, Michael Ravno, Director Development and Community, Adelaide Plains Council
