THE State Government will assess a proposal to develop an integrated food, energy and water project at the Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The developers are proposing a hi-tech greenhouse facility which will use available recycled water in combination with a range of alternative energy sources to grow premium horticulture.
The project has been put forward by Australian Food Systems directors Jim Kelly, Paget Hargreaves and Allan Campbell.
The proponent advises this project has the capacity to produce about 13,000 tonnes of vegetables a year using only renewable electricity, heat and water resources.
If the proposal is accepted, the State Government will begin contract negotiations with AFS.
Water and the River Murray Minister Ian Hunter said the project could create about 200 on-going full time jobs in the northern suburbs of Adelaide and expand the state’s horticulture industry.
“The public can rest assured this proposal will be rigorously assessed against all relevant legislation and the guidelines for dealing with unsolicited proposals before any decision is made,” he said.
