The City of Playford is a local government area of South Australia in Adelaide‘s northern suburbs. It was named in recognition of Sir Thomas Playford, who played a part in the development of the area, and was South Australia‘s premier from 1938–1965. The city covers an area of 345 km2 (133 sq mi), and is home to over 90,000 residents. Playford was the fastest growing local government area in South Australia in the 2010s.
The LGA was formed in 1997 through the merger of the City of Elizabeth and the City of Munno Para, which were formed in 1955 and 1958, respectively.[3] It was named in recognition of Sir Thomas Playford, who played a part in the development of the area, and was South Australia‘s premier from 1938–1965.[4][5]
Prior to the 1950s, most of the area surrounding the townships of Munno Para and Elizabeth were farming estates. After the end of the Second World War and the accompanying shortage of materials, the state government decided that South Australia needed to grow and become an industrialized state. A “satellite city” was planned for the Elizabeth area, and the South Australian Housing Trust initiated a housing development programme in the area, with a purchase of 3,000 acres (1,200 ha) of land. The City of Elizabeth was formed on 16 November 1955, being named after Queen Elizabeth II, who visited the city in 1963. The District Council of Munno Para was formed on 6 November 1958 following the renaming of the District Council of Munno Para East which was Proclaimed on 10 November 1853.[6]
Playford, Elizabeth North, Smithfield Plains, Edinburgh North, Smithfield, Elizabeth South, Elizabeth East, Elizabeth Grove, Port Gawler, Munno Para Downs, Penfield Gardens, Penfield, Hillbank, Northern Area Community & Youth Services, Gawler, Gawler South, Hillier, Buchfelde, Salisbury Plain, Ward Belt
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