Revitalisation of the Edwardstown Employment Precinct
Project Background
The Revitalisation of the Edwardstown Employment Precinct began in 2018 and forms part of the four-year business plan to revitalise the precinct from an access, amenity and activation point of view.
Project Objectives:
- Enhance vibrancy and liveability of the area for local people
- Foster local commercial activity and business prosperity
- Raise the profile of the City as a business and visitor destination
- Improve visual and aesthetic appeal of the built environment
- Present increasing employment opportunities for all local residents
- Promote environmental responsibility through low-carbon initiatives and sustainable business practices
- Promote environmental and social benefits through encouraging local jobs for local people and minimising impact on transport infrastructure
- Generate financial benefit and reinvestment by the City for community projects and enhancement of services
- Support economic recovery
- Improve access to competitively priced goods and services
Highlights of the project include:
- Stobie pole art installation
- Edwardstown Entry statement mural (Castle Plaza)
- Industrial and Automotive murals (Norbar Torque Tools AND High Performance Diesel)
- Greening of Edwardstown with over 350 trees planted
- Delivering business upskilling and networking program
- Supporting industry to embrace circular economy activities
- Case study enabling businesses to introduce energy efficiencies
- Developing an Economic Activation Plan and Tonsley and Edwardstown Value Proposition
- Creating and launching the Edwardstown precinct brand
- Celebrating businesses for service to the area
If you have any questions or wish to speak to someone about the project please contact Kate via email
Edwardstown Industrial Art Trail
Placemaking Edwardstown
The Business Community Group recently held a workshop to discuss and map placemaking opportunities to capitalise on Edwardstown' s assets, inspiration, and potential, with the intention of creating public spaces that promote people's health, happiness and well-being.
Below are the recommendations of what the group identified as critical for initial success, long-term success and desirable for long-term success.
To view the Place Audit of Edwardstown
For further information or you would like to speak to someone about Placemaking in Edwardstown please contact the Public Art and Placemaking Team via email
Further information on the Edwardstown Employment Precinct
