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The Port is a unique place intimately linked to the history of South Australia and we are passionate about protecting its industrial and maritime heritage.

A community-based organisation, PoANT was established solely as an advocacy branch. We work within the aims of the National Trust of SA. We listen to our member’s aspirations and concerns about protecting the heritage and values of this unique area, and lobby all levels of government, business and the community on their behalf.

Urban Greening

The Port of Adelaide National Trust Tree Group was established in early 2024 to advocate for significant improvement in tree protection and for increase urban tree canopy and understorey, both in the Port Adelaide Enfield Council (PAEC) and Greater Adelaide regions.

Cargo Shed, No 1 Berth

PoANT fought for the retention of the Shed for 10+ years, advocating for its reuse and redevelopment.

Hart’s Mill & Maritime Heritage

Significant landmark – much used and much loved. Enormous potential to be developed as a community asset Two big things make it vulnerable

Customs House Precinct

Customs House, and much of the precinct, are privately owned and have been unoccupied and not properly maintained for decades As state heritage listed properties, that are part of the Port Adelaide State Heritage area.

PAST campaigns include:

The successful application and listing of the Semaphore Carousel
Campaigning to save Shed 26: lost when the minister revoked the Provisional listing
Fighting the demolition of Gallery Yampu, the home to Port Adelaide Artists forum, which was the original home of the Port Adelaide Sailing Club, founded in 1897
Fighting to save Berth 1 shed (Fisherman’s Wharf), a successful weekend market which bought pedestrian traffic to the Port with flow on economic benefits.
Environmental Heritage
Built Heritage Audit
Waterfront Heritage
Community Engagement

To learn more about these active campaigns follow the Port of Adelaide National Trust Facebook page