City of Port Adelaide Enfield

City of Port Adelaide Enfield Official account of the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. We're here Mon to Fri 8:30am-5pm. The City of PAE is a cultural and historical hub.

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is one of the largest council regions in metropolitan Adelaide, with boundaries extending from the River Torrens to Outer Harbor covering a diverse area of 97 square kilometres. The Council is divided into seven wards that span across 51 suburbs and includes part of four Federal Electorates; Port Adelaide, Adelaide, Makin and Sturt. It is home to some of the State

’s finest historical buildings and landmarks, together with a wealth of parks, cultural facilities beaches and recreational areas. Historic Port Adelaide was central to the colonization of South Australia dating right back to its inception in 1836, when Colonel William Light first sailed up the Port River. Port Adelaide has been the gateway to trade and commerce in South Australia ever since, and was the first contact with South Australia for thousands of immigrants when they arrived by ship. As well as being an industrial hub and home to much of South Australia’s high tech defence industry, Port Adelaide today is a tourism hub. It features a mixture of history and modernisation with many historical landmarks having been converted for modern use. Enfield was predominantly a farming area, with fertile country along the River Torrens and wheat and grain fields in its northern reaches. Today it is home to a large proportion of Adelaide’s multicultural community which includes people from a wide range of backgrounds.

Immerse yourself in the art of lantern crafting with a lantern artist as part of a community art project, with the final...
14/06/2026

Immerse yourself in the art of lantern crafting with a lantern artist as part of a community art project, with the final pieces to be displayed at Eastern Eats, Beefacres Reserve, in August.

In this free lantern workshop, for young people aged 5 to 15 years old, get a step-by-step lesson of how to make a basic lantern.

All resources for the workshop will be provided. Bookings essential due to limited spaces available.

🏮 Gilles Plains Tuesday 7 July
https://events.humanitix.com/eastern-eats-create-your-own-lanterns-workshop-gilles-plains

🏮 Greenacres Wednesday 8 July
https://events.humanitix.com/eastern-eats-create-your-own-lanterns-workshop-greenacres

🏮 Port Adelaide Thursday 9 July
https://events.humanitix.com/eastern-eats-create-your-own-lanterns-workshop-port-adelaide

We’re currently seeking feedback on our draft Living Environment plans. Your input will help shape the actions we take t...
12/06/2026

We’re currently seeking feedback on our draft Living Environment plans. Your input will help shape the actions we take to care for our environment now and into the future.

The City of PAE is a city of contrasts, combining urban and industrial landscapes with rich natural environments that support biodiversity and cultural heritage. As Kaurna Country, PAE is home to a diverse community committed to sustainability.

PAE's natural assets include the Barker Inlet wetlands, Mutton Cove, the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary/Winaityinaityi Pangkara, alongside coastal dunes, mangroves, samphire habitats, remnant vegetation and freshwater systems like Karrawirra Parri/ River Torrens. Rapid development, habitat loss and climate change (including hotter temperatures, declining rainfall, extreme weather and rising seas) demand urgent, collaborative action.

Through our Clean and Green City Strategy, we are working with partners to protect natural spaces, restore biodiversity and build a sustainable future for all. The draft Living Environment Plan outlines how we’ll protect and enhance our natural environment, respond to a changing climate and reduce environmental impacts across the city. It is supported by three draft delivery plans:

• Climate Response Plan - reducing emissions, strengthening resilience and considering climate in decision making.
• Integrated Water Management Plan - supporting our transition towards a water sensitive city.
• Urban Greening and Biodiversity Plan - improving tree canopy cover, supporting urban forest health and helping nature thrive in our neighbourhoods.

Read the draft plans in full on our engagement portal: https://participate.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/living-environment. You can also attend a drop-in or workshop to discuss the plans in person with our staff. Dates and times are available online.

Join Conservation Volunteers Australia and the Taperoo Dunes Group for a rewarding morning celebrating World Oceans Day!...
12/06/2026

Join Conservation Volunteers Australia and the Taperoo Dunes Group for a rewarding morning celebrating World Oceans Day!

Get your hands dirty and help native plants to thrive by being part of a large team effort to remove invasive weeds from the dunes.

Then enjoy a short stroll to the Coastal Native Food Plants Labyrinth, which showcases the diversity of local food plants, including 11 species that grow in the Taperoo Dunes. Louise from Learning with Labyrinths will facilitate a walk on the labyrinth path and guide a meditative and informative experience.

Finish off the morning with a complimentary morning tea with fellow nature lovers!

22 June 9am to 12pm. Find out more and register at https://volunteerportal.cva.org.au/s/make-booking?id=a0rMn00001O9aQvIAJ

The Australian Army will be carrying out Exercise Rhino Resolve this weekend at Osborne, Edinburgh, and Woodside. The tr...
10/06/2026

The Australian Army will be carrying out Exercise Rhino Resolve this weekend at Osborne, Edinburgh, and Woodside. The training helps Army personnel to be prepared to respond to a domestic security situation, defend Australia’s territory, and protect citizens during a response.

During the exercise, you may notice more military activity than usual in the area. This could include military vehicles coming in and out of Defence sites on the peninsula, and soldiers moving around within Defence areas wearing body armour, helmets, and carrying weapons. Civilian “role players” will also be interacting with soldiers as part of the training scenario.

Some soldiers may carry weapons using blank ammunition for training purposes. There will be no live ammunition used at any time, and no blank ammunition will be fired within the Osborne Naval Shipyard.

The exercise will run 12-14 June, and is not expected to affect local businesses, public roads, or day-to-day activities in the area. If you see any of this activity, there is no cause for concern.

The Army is working closely with local council, police, and the community to run the exercise safely and appreciates the continued support of the South Australian community.

Exercises like this are essential to enhance Defence’s ability to protect civilians, personnel, critical facilities and protect Australia from any potential threat.

As the longest night of the year approaches, Port Adelaide is once again preparing to come alive with the warm glow of l...
10/06/2026

As the longest night of the year approaches, Port Adelaide is once again preparing to come alive with the warm glow of lanterns, the buzz of live music, and the clink of glasses raised in midwinter cheer. Dark Tides Festival is back, bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever.

Held in late June to mark the Winter Solstice, this enchanting festival invites locals and visitors alike to embrace the beauty of the darkness and the hope of returning light. It’s a celebration of contrasts: chilly air and warm hearts, long nights and longer laughs, old traditions and fresh experiences.

Grab your lantern and meander through the historic streets of Port Adelaide, stopping in at participating hospitality venues along the way with each venue offering their own unique festival specials.

Friday 19th June 6pm to late
Saturday 20th June 6pm to late

Dark Tides is brought to you by the venues of Port Adelaide, and is supported by the City of PAE.

Beacon Ngutuku Miyurna is back at Yitpi Yartapuultiku these July school holidays! After a successful April school holida...
10/06/2026

Beacon Ngutuku Miyurna is back at Yitpi Yartapuultiku these July school holidays! After a successful April school holidays session Makers Empire and BAE Systems Australia return to present another free 4-day school holiday program for students between 12-14 years old to explore their connection to country through virtual storytelling, eco-inspired VR creations and 3D design.

Guided by local Kaurna Elders, students will explore the deep connections between land, water, and community, learning how First Nations perspectives can shape a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.

All are welcome to attend and are encouraged to bring a friend (spaces are limited).

📆 Monday 13 July to Thursday 16 July
🕘 9am – 2.30pm daily
📍 Yitpi Yartapuultiku, Old Port Rd, Port Adelaide

For more info or to register visit: www.makersempire.com/beacon-holiday-program

Road renewal works are well underway on Sheffield Crescent, Blair Athol, as crews excavate the old road base ready for a...
09/06/2026

Road renewal works are well underway on Sheffield Crescent, Blair Athol, as crews excavate the old road base ready for a new surface.

This is one of many road projects of this type that we undertake each year, as part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe, accessible and reliable local road network. This is guided by a long-term, strategic approach to asset management.

We’re rebuilding this section of road from the ground up to improve safety, durability and everyday use. As well as new asphalt we're building new kerbs, gutters, and pedestrian ramps.

With more than 708 kilometres of local roads we look after across the City of PAE, prioritising maintenance and upgrades is no small task.

We use a detailed Road Asset Management Plan to guide these decisions. This plan draws on condition audits and long-term financial planning to determine where and when renewal work is required.

This allows us to carefully plan and stage works to address issues early, helping to extend the life of assets and reduce long-term costs.

You can read all of our Asset Management Plans here www.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/council/plans-reports

To see what works are happening near you, check out our interactive capital works map www.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/about/major-projects/capital-works-program

There will be an Ordinary Council Meeting tonight, Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 7pm, at the Town Hall, Port Adelaide. The meet...
09/06/2026

There will be an Ordinary Council Meeting tonight, Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 7pm, at the Town Hall, Port Adelaide. The meeting will be livestreamed via our website and YouTube. As always, members of the public are welcome to attend. You can view the agenda and all reports on our website, and minutes will be posted a few days after the meeting. You can view the full agenda and read all reports at www.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/council/agendas-and-minutes

Get set for 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀, happening along the coast from 10am Sunday, with live music and activations in Semaphore, We...
06/06/2026

Get set for 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀, happening along the coast from 10am Sunday, with live music and activations in Semaphore, West Beach, Henley Beach, and Grange,

Get all the details, including full accessibility guide, at www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/coastalsounds.

Coastal Sounds is a partnership between the City of PAE and City of Charles Sturt. With thanks to Revive Live, an Australian Government initiative.

On any given day in our community, there is a good chance local legend Allan Cleanthous is quietly helping someone navig...
05/06/2026

On any given day in our community, there is a good chance local legend Allan Cleanthous is quietly helping someone navigate life a little more easily.

Allan wears a few hats, but they are all driven by the same motivation. As he puts it, his purpose is “to help and equip others to be helpers and equippers”.

It is a phrase he has carried with him since his theological studies in the late 1990s, and it explains why his impact has been felt across churches, caring networks and everyday legal encounters.

After stepping away from a long career in the Australian Customs Service, Allan became Senior Pastor at what is now the Lefevre Christian Family Centre. Over the years, the church has become a gathering point for genuine connection, support and community.

One of Allan’s proudest memories is hosting Community Carols at Fotheringham Reserve for 20 consecutive years. Families travelled from all over Adelaide. “It gave me a great sense of joy in being able to bring the community together,” he says.

Allan’s journey as a carer began in 2015 after his wife was diagnosed with stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Through CarersSA, he found support, perspective and eventually a new way to give back.

Now a volunteer, JP, Carer Champion and Digital Health Champion, he helps others find their voice and confidence in systems that can feel overwhelming. “Sharing my carer story with others and allowing their stories to merge with mine gave each of us a shared sense of understanding,” he says.

For Allan, it all comes back to people. Helping them slow down, feel supported and remember they do not have to walk alone.

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