Welcome to City of Playford's Engagement Hub!

City of Playford is committed to meaningful conversations with our community to support Council decision making. We have set up this page for you to keep you up to date and get involved on a range of Council projects, plans and policies.

While you're here, we invite you to join our online community to stay connected and share your ideas and feedback on the Council projects that matter to you.

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Playford Youth Survey 2025

Young people in Playford – we want to hear from you! If you’re aged 12-25, we want to know what it’s like to live, work, study, or hang out in the area. Share your 1 big idea and go into the draw to win 1 of 5 $50 Elizabeth City Centre Vouchers - or complete the full survey for 2 chances to win!
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Stay Informed - These projects may have closed, but there is more information coming

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Virginia Oval Community Playground Renewal

As our community grows and changes, so does the way we use our play spaces. This is your chance to tell us what you value most about the space, what you would love to see included in its renewal – and what might not be working so well anymore. Consultation open until Thursday 5 June 2025.
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Playford Community Survey 2025

The 2025 Playford Community Survey has now closed! A huge thank you to all our amazing residents and visitors who shared their experiences and ideas. Your voices help shape a better Playford—thank you for being part of the journey!
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Playford’s New Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP)

Inclusion doesn’t just happen its built, together. We’re updating our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) that sets out how we’ll make Playford more accessible, more inclusive and a place where everyone can take part and enjoy what our community has to offer.
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Closed Projects - Take a look at reports and/or outcomes on projects that are now finalised

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2025-26 Draft Business Plans

Our draft Annual Business Plans outline how we'll support our diverse and growing community including delivering 25 services made up of over 200 different activities and investing in new projects and services you have asked us for. This consultation has now closed - thank you for sharing your feedback!
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Your Draft Strategic Plan 2025 - 2028

The City of Playford invites you to share your views on the draft Strategic Plan 2025–2028. This plan outlines Council’s key priorities for the next four years and how we’ll work towards them. It’s important that it reflects what matters most to you—so let us know your thoughts! Consultation open Thursday 27 March to Thursday 24 April 2025
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Draft Gawler River Stormwater Management Plan review

The Gawler River Floodplain Management Authority would like your view on the draft Gawler River Stormwater Management Plan which outlines potential projects to help lessen the impacts of stormwater to people, property and the environment around the river. Thank you for your interest, consultation is now closed.
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Proposed Road Closure - Tippets Bridge Road & Legoe Road, Riverlea Park

The City of Playford proposes to close portions of Tippets Bridge Road and Legoe Road in Riverlea Park. The proposed closures will support the construction of essential stormwater infrastructure for the Riverlea Park development. This proposal is being made in line with the Roads (Opening and Closing) Act 1991. Consultation is now closed.
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City of Playford Business Survey 2024

In 2024 we heard from businesses and start-ups, and their experiences working and doing business in our city. Thank you to everyone who took part - we look forward to sharing the results soon!
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Entertainment in Playford - The Shedley Theatre

Shaping the next 12 months of live entertainment in Playford! In this survey you told us what you'd love to see on stage — comedy, drama, music, dance, and everything in between! Your feedback will help us to select the programming for the 2025-26 season at The Shedley Theatre.
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Draft Community Engagement Policy & Procedure Review

Community engagement is important to Council in connecting with the community to help shape and test ideas and support decision making. We are seeking your valuable feedback and support on the proposed changes to our Draft Community Engagement Policy and Procedure to ensure it meets the needs and aspirations of our community.
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Proposed Sportsgrounds Community Land Management Plan (CLMP) and Shared Use Agreement Term - Riverlea Park

Consultation is now closed. Council is seeking the views of the community on a proposed addition to the Sportsgrounds CLMP and to potentially develop a Shared Use Agreement (SUA) between Council and Catholic Education South Australia on community land located within the Riverlea Park Development.
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Representation Review

Consultation is now closed. Thank you for your feedback. The City of Playford is inviting residents to help shape Council’s future composition, with community engagement open as part of its 2024 Representation Review.
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Playford Community Survey 2024

The City of Playford's annual Community Survey is an important part of how we listen to and engage with our community to understand your experiences. Our 2024 survey had over 1,200 people participate and the results are now in!
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Gloaming Reserve Hillbank Upgrade

Consultation is now closed. Thank you for your feedback. We’re planning an upgrade to this reserve and we want our Hillbank Community to help design it.
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Your Strategic Plan 2025 - 2028

One of the most powerful ways you can shape the future of Playford is by helping us develop our strategic plan. The current phase of our strategic plan is coming to an end, and we want you to be part of the conversation about what comes next. There are lots of exciting ways to get involved. Click on the project page to find out more!
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Update to Council's By-Laws - Amending By-Law

There are some updates to Council’s by-laws. The State Government’s Legislative Review Committee (LRC) requested Council make some language changes to its by-laws. We have done this through a draft Amending By-Law which can be viewed on this page.
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Virgo Street Reserve, Elizabeth South Upgrade

We are excited Virgo Street reserve has been selected for an upgrade, but we need our Elizabeth South community to help design it!
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By-Laws Review

The City of Playford is inviting community feedback on its by-laws, including a proposed new Waste Management By-Law.
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Barrow Crescent Reserve, Elizabeth Vale Upgrade

We are excited Barrow Crescent reserve has been selected for an upgrade, but we need our Elizabeth Vale community to help design it!
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Update of Community Land Management Plans (CLMPs)

City of Playford is conducting public consultation on its periodic update of the Community Land Management Plans (CLMPs) as required by the Local Government Act (1999).
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Open Space Guidelines and Strategy - Finalised

Council has prepared an Open Space Strategy and Open Space Guidelines to help guide the development and management of open space in Playford. The documents have been informed by a number of inputs in...
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Sports Facility Strategy

Council is preparing a new Sports Facility Strategy – a long-term planning document that identifies facility requirements for sport in Playford and provides guidance on how to best respond to changes in sport in our community. To develop the strategy, we are asking what you think is important when it comes to sports facilities in Playford.
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Code of Practice - Public Access to Meetings and Meeting documents

The City of Playford has endorsed a proposed Code of Practice - Access to Council Meetings and Meeting Documents for the purpose of consultation. You are invited to share your thoughts on the reviewed...
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Draft Stormwater Management Plans

The City of Playford developed three draft regional Stormwater Management Plans for the Smith Creek Catchment, Adams Creek and Helps Road Drain Catchment and Greater Edinburgh Parks and St Kilda Catchment.
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McGilp Recreation Park - View the Master Plan

An upgrade of McGilp Recreation Park has been part of Council’s planning for more than ten years. The local community, including sporting groups, have told us what they’d like to see in a...
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Dwight Reserve North Upgrade

Dwight Reserve North is getting a facelift, jump in and provide your feedback on what you think it should look and feel like.
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Blakeview Traffic Study

As part of Council’s ongoing commitment to safety and accessibility in City of Playford, an area of Blakeview has been selected for a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study. The study will i...
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