State Planning Commission Reviews Major Projects Following State Election

State Planning Panel Convenes Amid Post-Election Momentum

Adelaide enters its first full Wednesday of official government activity today, March 25, 2026, following the return of the Malinauskas Labor government in the state election held last Saturday. While the formal swearing-in of the new parliament is still pending, key statutory bodies and government-backed organizations have resumed their schedules to address the city's infrastructure and economic growth.

The State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) is scheduled to meet today for its regular fourth-Wednesday session. On the agenda are several significant urban development projects that will shape the residential landscape of Adelaide and its inner suburbs. Key items under review include:

• 33 Angas Street, Adelaide: A proposal for a multi-story development featuring 37 residential dwellings between levels 2 and 19, including a rooftop terrace and specialized car-stacking facilities.
• 12-14 Glen Osmond Road, Parkside: Development plans involving residential units, solar photovoltaic panel installations, and extensive landscaping aimed at revitalizing the city-fringe corridor.
• Forestville and Virginia Proposals: Smaller scale but significant land divisions and residential projects at 201 Maple Avenue and 96 Gawler Road respectively.

The SCAP sessions, held at 50 Flinders Street, remain open to the public and media, providing a transparent look at the planning standards being applied as the city faces a continued housing demand.

Destination South Australia 2026 Launch

Simultaneously, the 22nd annual Destination South Australia (DSA) showcase officially opens today. Delivered by Business Events Adelaide with significant state government backing, the three-day event has brought 35 major business event decision-makers and international media to the city. The program highlights Adelaide’s competitive edge in the business tourism sector, specifically focusing on new infrastructure developments and the state’s collaborative economic culture.

Business Events Adelaide CEO Damien Kitto noted that the event comes at a pivotal time, following the state government's recent commitment of an additional $10 million to the Business Events Bid Fund. This funding is expected to be a central talking point during today’s opening sessions at the Adelaide Convention Centre, as the returned administration looks to maintain the state’s momentum in securing major global conferences and high-value events.

Governance and Transition

Today’s sessions follow yesterday’s final briefings at the Adelaide City Council, where local leaders discussed the transition toward the next four years of state-local partnership. With the election results finalized, the focus today shifts from political campaigning to the technical and economic delivery of long-term projects, ensuring that Adelaide’s development pipeline remains uninterrupted by the recent polling period.