The project is a step closer after a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the much-discussed facility.

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-30 00:12:59 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-30 04:05:29

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Despite more than 800 submissions received by the council opposing the clinic's location and claiming it would harm the neighborhood's character, a contentious drug and alcohol clinic at Glenelg is a step closer.

The facility, which will be located on Partridge Street and operated by the SilverCloud Health organization, received necessary development approval from the state's Planning Minister last year. The groundbreaking ceremony was met with a small group of protesters opposed to the clinic's presence.

The clinic offering digital and face-to-face counseling services is expected to be operational by 2024.

It comes as the state government announced a $3.8 million funding commitment to establish a second clinic in the northern suburbs. The second site will be determined via a tender process, and planning minister Geoff Brock said the facility needed to be easily accessible.

"It is essential that these facilities are located in areas that are easy to access for people living with addiction, reducing the barriers they may face in getting treatment and support," he said.

According to the government, nearly 2000 South Australians died from drug-related causes over the past decade.

The clinic will specialize in treating mental health issues and substance abuse, with a focus on alcohol abuse, through the use of therapy, counseling, and medication.

The clinic will be located opposite the popular coastal tourist destination, albeit, proponents of the facility have said its location near beachside tourist hotspots offers anonymity and accessibility.

Meanwhile, opponents of the plan have campaigned against the clinic, suggesting it would be better located in a more industrial area, arguing the presence of the facility would negatively affect property prices and harm the area's family-friendly feel.

The state government has allocated $7.4 million towards a 10-year action plan to address alcohol and drug harm.

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