Community Information Session

Defence is holding a second community information session about the divestment. This is a combined session for Edinburgh Parks, Hampstead Barracks and Warradale Barracks. This is an opportunity for the community to receive an update and speak with Australian Government representatives about the divestment process, transition planning and next steps.

• Tuesday 21 July 2026
• 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Defence address and Q&A at 5:30 pm 
• Light refreshments will be served
• Adelaide University, City West Campus – Bradley Forum, Hawke Building, 55 North Terrace, Adelaide 

Complete the registration form to confirm attendance.

Functions

Edinburgh Parks is a legacy land holding from the sale of 650 hectares of Defence land at Edinburgh that was declared surplus to requirements in the mid-1990s, following the consolidation and modernisation of the laboratories at Defence Science and Technology Edinburgh.

This site predominantly provides office space.

Address

West Avenue
Edinburgh SA 5111

Size

7 hectares

Occupants

• Australian Defence Force personnel: <10
• Australian Public Service personnel: 100–150
• Australian Defence Force Reserves: <10

People are and will remain Defence's most important capability. The Defence Estate Audit recommendations will enhance Defence work environments, ensuring our estate is a key point of attraction and is fit-for-purpose for both current and future members of the workforce. These improvements will strengthen the overall appeal of working for Defence.

Relocation

Edinburgh Parks personnel with a direct link to capability will relocate to existing facilities at Edinburgh Defence Precinct, 1km away.

Personnel requiring office space will relocate to Warradale Barracks, 41km away, alongside Hampstead Barracks personnel.

Previous engagement

Defence held an information session on 21 May 2026 to engage with the community on the Defence Audit and divestment of Edinburgh Parks. Community members shared valuable local insights and feedback with Defence. This feedback will help inform transition planning and next steps.

Register to receive future updates about the divestment of Edinburgh Parks.

Factsheet

Edinburgh Park estate audit factsheet (PDF, 138.67 KB)