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In the News (Thu 31 May 12)

  
  Leading Practice in Local Government: Entry Details
City of Playford - SA The City of Playford has developed a new model, the Playford Partnership, for the governance of the City.
The Playford Partnership is a collaborative partnership between the City, state government, Australian Government and not-for-profit bodies.
Its aim is to revitalise the City as the new regional centre for the northern hinterland of South Australia.
dynamic.dotars.gov.au /nolg/nalg/entrydetails.aspx?entry=AA074&entryYear=2003   (269 words)

  
  City of Playford - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The City of Playford was formed in 1997 through the merger of Elizabeth and Munno Para City Councils, which were formed in 1955 and 1853, respectively.
The name 'Playford' comes from the recognition of Sir Thomas Playford, who played a part in the development of the area, and was South Australia's premier from 1938-1965.
The first mayor of the City of Playford was Marilyn Baker, who had been the last mayor of the City of Elizabeth.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/City_of_Playford   (464 words)

  
 City of Playford: Community Profile
The City of Playford is bounded by the District Councils of Mallala and Light, the Town of Gawler and the Barossa Council to the north, the Adelaide Hills Council to the east, the Cities of Salisbury and Tea Tree Gully to the south and Gulf St Vincent to the west.
The City of Playford is a residential and industrial municipality located in Adelaide’s outer northern suburbs.
Major features of the City of Playford include the Elizabeth City Centre, the Munno Para Shopping Centre, the Gawler railway line, the Lyell McEwin Hospital, the significant horticultural belt based around Virginia and Angle Vale and significant industrial establishments including the General Motors Holden Automotive Plant at Elizabeth South.
www.id.com.au /playford/commprofile/default.asp?id=120&gid=10&pg=1&bhcp=1   (469 words)

  
 HASSELL project: Playford Library, SA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Playford Library, SA 'The new Playford library has been an excellent result for the project team and the community.
The City of Playford is truly committed to a new direction for its library services, one that demonstrates leading edge technology in a stimulating, casual environment, where a diverse community can engage in learning.
The aim was to create a community hub to entice new and younger users to the library, who will remain interested and be encouraged to return.
www.hassell.com.au /projects/proj374_0.html   (232 words)

  
 Australia's National Local Government Newspaper Online >> Councils > Current
The City's population rose rapidly in the 1950s in response to further industrial growth, peaking at 34,450 in 1977.
The city has a Mediterranean/Californian style climate and is home to a modern integrated health service and an impressive public and private education system, including the State's only university campus outside of Adelaide.
The project involved stormwater from the catchment in the eastern end of the city and wastewater from OneSteel's pellet plant being pumped to a storage dam at the golf course for irrigation purposes.
www.loc-gov-focus.aus.net /councils/current.shtml   (3393 words)

  
 PLAYFORD PATRIOTS SC - Official Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
In its first competitive outing for 2006, Playford City defeated neighbour Salisbury United 3-2 at Steve Jarvis Park in the first round of the summer cup (now known as the Errea Cup).
Playford City showed the value of teamwork and that it would not be overawed by reputations with a 2-1 victory over Modbury Jets at Golden Grove on Saturday night.
Playford, Para Hills and Modbury all had 2 wins, but Para Hills superior goal average took them through to the finals of the Cup competition.
www.playfordpatriots.com.au /matchreportsErreaCup.htm   (468 words)

  
 A library of the future: the Playford Library, South Australia?
Welcome to the Playford Library in South Australia - a library that is engaging, bright, happy and energetic.
The City of Playford, when planning its new library services, was searching for something different.
The council wanted a library that demonstrated leading-edge technology in a stimulating, casual environment; that enticed new and younger users to the library who would remain interested and be encouraged to return; and that provided a space for a diverse community to engage in learning.
www.alia.org.au /publishing/incite/2005/08/playford.library.html   (825 words)

  
 City of Tea Tree Gully - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The City of Tea Tree Gully is in the Australian state of South Australia, in the outer north-eastern suburbs of Adelaide.
The city has a population of 95,102 people (2001 census) and is one of the most populous local government divisions in Adelaide.
The major business district in the city is at Modbury, where Tea Tree Plaza, the Civic Centre and the city library are located.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/City_of_Tea_Tree_Gully   (311 words)

  
 Automation boom for South Australia
Commissioned by the City of Playford, in Adelaide's northern suburbs, the survey suggests the extra expenditure on robotics and other automation could also create an additional 680 new jobs.
The City of Playford is home to some of the nation's leading manufacturing companies and accounts for around 70% of South Australia's manufacturing output.
Rodin Genoff, the City of Playford’s industry strategist, says that while many areas of manufacturing were likely to invest in automation, the biggest uptake will be the food and wine sectors.
www.ferret.com.au /articles/92/0c038292.asp   (927 words)

  
 CCP Australia Council Profile - City of Playford
The City of Playford is proud to have been involved with the Cities for Climate Protection™ programme since 1998 and of our achievements in greenhouse management both as a City and regionally.
As part of a collaborative programme 'Energy Friends', a training session was held with a class of local high school students.
The City of Playford also has a comprehensive approach to revegetation within the council area, involving significant volunteer input, supported by key staff members.
www.greenhouse.gov.au /local/ccp/playford.html   (363 words)

  
 Untitled Document
In a partnership that has really paid off for Kym Mundy an Indigenous trainee at Playford Council in Adelaide, he is set to graduate from his Certificate III in Horticulture in August 2002 - a couple of months earlier than normal for this level of qualification.
Even though Kym was new to both the City of Playford and the horticulture trade, he was quickly able to fit in with a training program Alison was delivering for existing Playford staff.
The City of Playford supports and encourages all staff in obtaining skills and experience to enhance their professional and personal development.
www.ruralskills.com.au /pages/playford_council.html   (548 words)

  
 Elders Real Estate PLAYFORD
A family business that puts your family first, John and Carol have lived and worked in the Playford area for 27 years and have seen the changes within the centre and the development of public and private schools.
Playford has a large range of housing available from ex S.A.H.T. semis to executive homes of distinction to rural and semi rural properties.
Elders being the leading agent in the area have an office open 7 days a week to take care of all your real estate needs.
elders.com.au /playford   (146 words)

  
 Playford Locality List - Use this directory to find local Playford business
The Playford Council region just 45 minutes drive north of Adelaide is a great place to live and work in due to its mix of affordable housing, active manufacturing and horticultural industries, together with very good educational, sporting, community and public facilities.
With over 70,000 people, wide cultural diversity, a strong community spirit and strong connections to European and Indigenous history the Playford region is a vital and growing region to visit or work in.
Playford locality lists is the online business directory for Playford region business, it includes an Playford South Australia locality listing.
playford.localitylist.com.au   (358 words)

  
 Playford City Patriots - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Playford City Soccer Club are a football (soccer) club from Elizabeth, South Australia.
Playford play in the FFSA South Australian Premier League.
Playford won the Federation Cup in 2001 but was relegated to the State League in 2003.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Playford_City_Patriots   (520 words)

  
 Crushing, recycled construction products - Resourceco   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Because of the need to maintain access to the weighbridge, construction was undertaken in half-width segments with trafficking on newly-constructed layers being applied to the new pavements immediately after construction.
In conjunction with the City of Salisbury Resourceco undertook to replace an existing suburban road with Bitumate™3%.
The road which was built more than 20 years ago had long since passed its use by date and was not originally built to accommodate the volume of traffic present in the area today.
www.resourceco.com.au /bitumate.html   (1111 words)

  
 Adelaide Thinkers in Residence - Charles Landry
Charles Landry is regarded as an international authority on city futures and the use of culture in city revitalization; cultural planning and heritage, strategic policy development, and the cultural industries.
His book ‘The Creative City: A toolkit for urban innovators,’ was published in May 2000 to widespread acclaim.
Their appointments were timed to coincide, so that they could collaborate in the development of an integrated vision for the future of Adelaide.
www.thinkers.sa.gov.au /clandry.html   (450 words)

  
 Seeking solutions to the housing affordability crisis
City of Playford general manager Cate Atkinson denies the fact that planning is the basis for unaffordability.
Atkinson is currently working on the development of a population policy for the City of Playford that will underpin the State Government’s Prosperity through People Population Policy, and will provide leadership and guidance for the existing and future community within Playford and the northern region.
Helen Dyer is the Group Manager City Development at the City of West Torrens.
www.unisa.edu.au /news/2005/241005.asp   (822 words)

  
 ACMNET - Wireless Broadband!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Acmnet has begun processes with the City of Playford to place a transmitter on the Elizabeth Water Tower.
This is to begin the process to cover the Broadband flspots thought the City of Playford.
Anyone who can see the water tower, or is within 2Km is now able to submit early registration forms, the people who submit the forms will be the first ones we connect once the tower is operational.
www.acmnet.com.au   (201 words)

  
 Welcome to the Home Page of Imagine Peachey
This group is committed to building on the strengths of the community, addressing issues through discussion and action based projects.
Imagine Peachey is driven by community and facilitated by the Neighbourhood Development Officer Silvana Cusack who is employed by the City of Playford in partnership with the South Australian Housing Trust.
"City of Playford and Housing SA are sponsors of the website the Imagine Peachey Group who built this website take no responsibility for the accuracy of the information and or any posts which are not a part of the projects discussed on this web.
www.imaginepeachey.org.au /index.htm   (583 words)

  
 Directory of Archives in Australia - City of Playford, Local and Family History Collection   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Directory of Archives in Australia - City of Playford, Local and Family History Collection
City of Playford, Local and Family History Collection
Current and retrospective materials in a variety of formats relating to the study of all aspects of the history of the City of Playford.
www.archivists.org.au /directory/data/275.htm   (162 words)

  
 The Sebel Playford Adelaide Adelaide City - The Sebel Playford Adelaide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Sebel Playford Adelaide Adelaide City - The Sebel Playford Adelaide
The Sebel Playford Adelaide is a boutique hotel in the heart of Adelaide which offers the perfect blend of classical style and contemporary luxury.
The Sebel Playford Adelaide has been awarded "Best Luxury Accommodation" at the South Australia Tourism Awards 2001-2005.
www.needtoescape.com /Adelaide/The-Sebel-Playford-Adelaide.html   (676 words)

  
 Energy consumption for AC equipment treated with PermaFrost at City of Playford
NOTE: The following is the executive summary of a 8-page report available at City of Playford, SA: February 2002.
The area conditioned by this equipment was the City of Playford offices.
It was unfortunate that not more data could be used and compared, but the results that have been used show a substantial saving on energy for the systems that were treated.
www.permafrostonline.com /permafrost-tests/2002-02-playford-results.php   (1039 words)

  
 sapo -- south australian policy online -- publication   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The City of Playford Community Profile includes results from the 2001, 1996 and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing.
The City of Playford Community Profile is designed to inform community groups, Council, investors, business, students and the general public.
To achieve this, the Profile is formatted to present the data in simple, clear tables and charts with concise factual commentary.
www.adelaide.edu.au /sapo/pub/pub5463.html   (68 words)

  
 City of Playford - Welcome to the City of Playford!
Named in honour of Sir Thomas Playford, one of the State's greatest leaders, the City has much to offer residents, investors and people seeking leisure, recreation, education, employment and social activities.
Explore our web site to discover the secrets of our City and the variety of services we provide.
Playford Civic Centre, 10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth
www.playford.sa.gov.au   (131 words)

  
 LMC : Developing Opportunities
As the owner of the greenfields land at Munno Para West, LMC joined with the South Australian Housing Trust, the City of Playford and the Office of the North in 2005 to undertake the master planning and feasibility study of the area.
Management of the Playford North project preparation and project initiation phases will be provided by LMC and relevant agencies.
LMC will provide more detailed planning and work closely with other stakeholders such as the City of Playford, Office of the North and the South Australian Housing Trust (SAHT).
www.lmc.sa.gov.au /lmc/projects/playford_north/index.cfm   (448 words)

  
 LGMA - National: Management Challenge: Management Challenge 2002 Outcome
The New Zealand City of Manukau won the 2002 LGMA Management Challenge held in Sydney in May against the winning teams from every Australian State.
Auckland City Council, Horowhenua District Council, Christchurch City Council, Jabiru Town Council, Manawatu District Council, New Plymouth District Council (2 teams), Palmerston City Council, Porirua City Council, Rotorua District Council, South Taranaki District Council, Southland District Council, Tararua District Council, Waikato District Council, Waipa District Council, Wellington City Council.
Armadale City Council, Kalamunda Shire Council, Mandurah City Council, Perth City Council, South Perth City Council, Subiaco City Council, Swan City Council.
www.lgma.org.au /national/2002outcomes.php   (270 words)

  
 School of Geography, Population and Environmental Management
Cities as Human Environments; Urban Policy; Computing Applications in Geography.
Analysis of the policy implications of changing patterns of residential differentiation in Australian cities between 1991 and 2001, in relation to current debates about economic restructuring, demographic change, changes in housing markets and issues of social exclusion and social capital.
Report prepared for the City of Playford as an appendix to Chapter 4 of the City's Social Strategy, August 2000, 84 p.
www.ssn.flinders.edu.au /geog/staff/forster.php   (448 words)

  
 Playford Mews
From the moment you see Playford Mews, you’ll be impressed by the lifestyle it offers.
A superb new address that offers quality and affordability, it is part of the dynamic City of Playford that is attracting increasing numbers of young families.
With all this available in a city that is forecast to increase its population by 23% over the next decade, the potential benefits of living and investing in Playford Mews are outstanding.
www.playfordmews.com.au   (173 words)

  
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The City of Playford covers the areas of Elizabeth and Smithfield, North of Adelaide, South Australia.
Elizabeth and Smithfield, North of Adelaide, South Australia.
Elizabeth and Smithfield, North of Adelaide, South Australia.
www.sacentral.sa.gov.au /site/page.cfm?u=57&area=2&c=43263   (218 words)

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