US Edition‘Noisy, ugly, planet-destroying temple’: Adelaide locals revolt over Tesla plan
- The City of Marion council voted to pursue selling Chestnut Court Reserve in Tonsley, Adelaide, for a Tesla battery factory in May 2025.
- The proposal follows years of the land being contaminated and inaccessible, with council and developers emphasizing local economic benefits despite strong community opposition.
- Opponents, including the activist group Trees Not Teslas, cite loss of green space and ideological opposition to Tesla and Elon Musk as key reasons for resistance to the factory plan.
- Public consultation showed 95% opposition among nearly 950 responses, with only 11 local supporters, while council highlights 100 jobs and $56 million economic output as benefits.
- The council is awaiting state government approval to revoke the community land status, and if rejected, Tesla may relocate the factory elsewhere in Australia.
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SA Premier Backs Elon Musk’s Planned Tesla Factory Amid Local Opposition
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has backed a plan for a Tesla factory in the state despite protest from activist group “Trees Not Teslas.” Developer MAB CCT is seeking to build a factory in the suburb of Tonsley in Adelaide. The facility would establish a long-term tenancy for Tesla, enable the repurposing of its batteries, and create a showroom for its vehicles. However, Trees Not Teslas has set up a webpage encouraging the community…
Adelaide Rejects Tesla! 95% Oppose Musk's Factory Plan
Elon Musk's Tesla has hit a wall in Adelaide, where 95% of nearly 1,000 public submissions opposed selling 2,664 square metres of public land for a new battery factory and showroom. The Marion City Council's decision on 27 May 2025 to seek state government approval despite this backlash has sparked fierce debate, with residents citing anti-Musk sentiment and environmental concerns. As Tesla pushes for expansion, why is Adelaide pushing back so h…
Tesla can’t lease property in Australia because CEO Musk is so ‘[redacted]’
Tesla is trying to use a piece of property in Australia, near Adelaide, in order to build a battery factory and Tesla showroom. But it's facing steep opposition from locals, most of whom cite dissatisfaction with Tesla CEO Elon Musk as their reason to oppose the project. more . . .
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