Gamechanger projects are Hero projects identified by the RDA Board to have a transformative impact on the regional economy. RDA advocates for and supports the business case for these projects.
Gamechanger Projects
- Future designed water systems – fit for purpose and flexible
- Energy for Industry
- A Barossa Hospital – embracing regional facilities
- Electrification of Rail to Gawler
- An International standard Equine Performance and Education Centre
- Upscale accommodation to meet the Business Events market
- Strategic growth in high value agriculture on the Adelaide Plains
- Outstanding Creative Industries
- Kingsford Industrial Estate optimisation
- Culinary Education Facilities
Targeted Priorities Identified for 2019 - 2020
| Water | Horticulture, Livestock and Wine industry | Fit or purpose and reticulated |
|---|---|---|
| Horticulture supply chains | Production and Services | Vision and infrastructure led |
| Outstanding Creative Industries | Live Music Industry Development | Arts, Music, Entertainment infrastructure and business capabilities |
| Transport | Tourism, work and study | Freight Routes and Last Mile access |
| Business Services | Knowledge Industries Growth | Start Ups and SME Support |
| Economic Infrastructure Projects | Education – Culinary and Equine | Tourism – Wine Train, Cycle Paths and Cultural Infrastructure |
| Upscale Tourism Accommodation and Experiences | Leverage wine and brand reputation | Contemporaneously develop business tourism and vents |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem | Develop Gawler and Roseworthy Regional Deal | Roseworthy University Town expansion and Campus specialisations |
| Value Capture in Agri-Foods | Technical Excellence and Specialisations; Facilitative Planning | More Food and premium beverage products from ag production and culinary tourism |
| Regional Brand extension | Protect and enhance Premium image of “Barossa” | Diversify range of products celebrating and leveraging brand |
| Innovation Precincts | Gawler Innovation Hub | Networked regional innovation precinct |
| Improved Qualifications | Engagement of Community in Industry Clusters and Creative Industries | Study Hubs, Universities and TAFE Growth in region |
