Upper Spencer Gulf: A Region in Transition

"Australia's Upper Spencer Gulf region is undergoing a significant transition with the emergence of renewables and innovative projects focusing on sustainability and economic growth. From the transformation of Nyrstar operations to the development of renewable resources for food production, the region is poised for a sustainable future. Cultana, a key defense training area, and Muradel's green crude expansion further highlight the region's potential. Combining expertise in arid zone plant biology and ecology, the Upper Spencer Gulf is paving the way for a progressive and environmentally conscious future."

• Upper Spencer Gulf
• Renewables
• Sustainability
• Economic Growth
• Innovation

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1. UPPER SPENCER GULF A REGION IN TRANSITION

2. Australia s oldest lead smelter Coal fired power station Non-profitable steelworks

3. The Upper Spencer Gulf is one of the best regions, in the best country, in the The Upper Spencer Gulf is one of the best regions, in the best country, in the world for renewables Prof Ross world for renewables Prof Ross Garnaut Garnaut, 2014 , 2014

4. The Nyrstar transformation will transform its Port Pirie operations to world The Nyrstar transformation will transform its Port Pirie operations to world- - first, state of the art poly first, state of the art poly- -metallic processing metallic processing

5. As the worlds population continues to grow, As the world s population continues to grow, Sundrop production from finite resources, instead relying on renewable resources to grow the production from finite resources, instead relying on renewable resources to grow the world s food industry world s food industry not just profitably, but sustainably not just profitably, but sustainably Sundrop Farms is de Farms is de- -coupling food coupling food

6. Cultana Cultana will be one of the Australian Defence Force s largest training areas will be one of the Australian Defence Force s largest training areas capable of supporting major, combined exercises. capable of supporting major, combined exercises. Dept Dept Defence Defence

7. The next stage for The next stage for Muradel s expansion to supply up to 125,000L of commercial green crude expansion to supply up to 125,000L of commercial green crude Muradel s Demonstration Plant in Whyalla is Demonstration Plant in Whyalla is

8. Combining knowledge of arid zone plant biology and ecology, with experience Combining knowledge of arid zone plant biology and ecology, with experience in screening, purifying and synthesis of bioactive compounds to develop new in screening, purifying and synthesis of bioactive compounds to develop new medical and agricultural compounds medical and agricultural compounds

9. Spencer Gulf is the centre of SAs Blue Economy Spencer Gulf is the centre of SA s Blue Economy its marine environment contributing over $1 billion into the states economy annually contributing over $1 billion into the states economy annually its marine environment

10. Whyalla offers access to skilled labour, port, rail, roads, power, water, gas and Whyalla offers access to skilled labour, port, rail, roads, power, water, gas and oxygen facilities, infrastructure and port options for a concentrate oxygen facilities, infrastructure and port options for a concentrate treatment plant project at Whyalla. Oz Minerals plant project at Whyalla. Oz Minerals treatment

11. Upper Spencer Gulf Future Industries 1. Renewable Energy Research & Development 2. Agriculture and Arid Innovation Technical Expertise Infrastructure 3. Defence Workforce Skills and Training 4. Mining Services and Minerals Processing Policy or Legislative Change 5. Transport and Logistics Grant or Incentive Funds 6. Event, Nature Based and Cultural Tourism = Government confidence and commitment to the Upper Spencer Gulf 7. Government Services

12. Upper Upper Spencer Gulf Spencer Gulf Northern Adelaide Northern Adelaide Direct Jobs Lost 2,000 + 1,600 % Population 4.0 % 0.5 % Government Support 13 taskforces and committees $160 million + $24 million Political Margin 13.5 % 3.4 %