Far North Regional Plan

Closed 7 May 2025, 5:00 pm

The Far North Regional Plan sets a 30-year vision for sustainable land use, infrastructure, and environmental stewardship across the region. It addresses unique challenges of a remote setting, prioritising community connectivity, cultural and environmental preservation, including biodiversity, Aboriginal heritage, and support for vulnerable species.

With a population of 25,560, the Plan promotes diverse housing for an ageing population, workers, and tourists, while strengthening remote connections. Contributing over a quarter of South Australia’s energy needs, the region’s mining, renewable energy, and ecotourism sectors are poised for growth, supported by initiatives like the Northern Water Project and UNESCO World Heritage nomination for the Ikara-Flinders Range.

Consultation has now closed

Public consultation on the draft Far North Regional Plan has now closed. Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts and ideas during the 12-week engagement period.

Next steps

  • All submissions and feedback are being reviewed and considered for inclusion in the Plan.
  • Once the review is complete, the updated Plan will be submitted to the State Planning Commission for endorsement.
  • A summary of key themes and ideas raised during consultation will be published in a ‘What We Heard Report’.
  • A detailed analysis of every written submission and survey response will be incorporated into the Far North Regional Plan Engagement Report. All submissions will be publicly available within that report.

About the country regional plans

Six new country regional plans are being prepared for the following areas:

  • Kangaroo Island
  • Yorke Peninsula and Mid North
  • Eyre and Western
  • Far North
  • Limestone Coast
  • Murray Mallee.

Each plan will guide future development by outlining how land and infrastructure can best support sustainable growth over the next 15 to 30 years.

Engagement documents

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