Water security shapes what our region can grow, the investment businesses can make and how our communities develop. RDSA’s Strategic Priorities 2026–28 place water first, alongside infrastructure, and business capacity and economic diversification. These priorities have clear relevance across the Barossa, Gawler, Light and Adelaide Plains, where supporting established industries and preparing for growth depend on reliable services, timely infrastructure and businesses equipped to respond to new opportunities.
Regional South Australia’s investment pipeline now exceeds $115 billion across more than 1,100 public and private projects, up 18 per cent in a year. The value for our communities will come through the jobs created, opportunities for local suppliers and improvements that support everyday life. Our role within the RDA network is to bring local knowledge and business perspectives into the wider conversation, helping government and industry understand what our region needs to turn investment opportunities into lasting benefits.