Tonsley brings together leading-edge research and education institutions, established businesses and start-ups, business incubators and accelerators, plus government and the wider community to connect and collaborate in Australia's first innovation district.
*upon completion of the project
61 hectares
6,300 FTE*
1,200 approx*
8,500 per year*
Marion
10 kilometres
$253 million*
$1 billion*
2012
2027
Tonsley is located on the site of the former Mitsubishi Motors plant on South Road, Tonsley.
2.0 kilometres
2.5 kilometres
10 kilometres
12 kilometres
30 to 2,000 square metres
1,000 to 10,000 square metres
Since construction began in 2012, Tonsley has been progressing well as a vibrant, dynamic community of like-minded businesses that will shape a knowledge-based industrial future together.
The next series of targets for Tonsley are:
Tonsley’s 6 Star Green Star accreditation is an unprecedented milestone for the South Australian building industry.
22 September 2020 in STEM Works at Tonsley, Works Program, Tonsley
Discover the heart of innovation and the STEM careers of the future at Tonsley Innovation District with free school tours in Term 4 (November 2020).
11 August 2020 in Bowden, Works Program news, Tonsley
George Flomo’s childhood dream of working in a bank never came true—and he couldn’t be more delighted. Thanks to Renewal SA’s Works Program and the support of local industry, he’s discovered where his true passion lies—working with his hands in the building industry.
4 August 2020 in Works Program, Training + employment pathways, Tonsley
TAFE SA, in association with the Department for Innovation and Skills, is looking for motivated and committed people from all over Adelaide to start a career as a painter and decorator for the Painting and Decorating Pre-apprenticeship program. Registrations close on 8 September 2020.