We are seeking feedback on a proposal for a new lease for a portion of land belonging to the City of PAE at Stockade Botanical Park, Northfield.

Currently, the Minister for Emergency Services and Correctional Services (MESCS) sub-leases this portion of land to the South Australian State Emergency Service (SES) on a five-year renewable term. We’re now proposing to establish a 21-year lease to the MESCS, with the option of a mutually agreed right of renewal for a further 21 years.

The SES has been occupying this site for nearly thirty years, with the earliest recorded lease dating back to 2002. A long-term lease to the MESCS, who will continue to sublease the land to the SES, would help the SES to ensure operational stability so that they can continue to provide critical emergency response services to the community.

Under the terms of the proposal:

• The new lease would provide a 21-year agreement to the MESCS, with a mutually negotiated option for an additional 21 years.

• All other terms and conditions would be similar to, or the same as, the previous agreements (please feel free to contact us for more information)

The proposal doesn’t include any changes to SES operations or facilities. Please feel free to contact us for more information or view the answers provided under Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Let us know what you think about this proposal in one of the following ways:

• Complete the online feedback form below
• Contact us to request a hardcopy feedback form by calling 8405 6600 or emailing service@cityofpae.sa.gov.au.
• Send through your feedback in writing to consultation@cityofpae.sa.gov.au

The closing date for your comments is Tuesday 11 March 2025.

At the end of the consultation period, we’ll consider all the feedback that we’ve received and present it to Council.