Councils wanting an extended Adelaide tram network to service their regions have been told to put up the cash if they want to jump the queue.

SA Transport Minister Stephen Mulligan today reaffirmed the Government's commitment to reinstating an extended tram network in front of local council representatives at the city's town hall.

It followed the announcement of a $4 million feasibility study into reinstating a tram network across the city and inner suburbs, and an election pledge by the federal Labor Party to co-fund the network if it wins government.

Mr Mulligan said councils volunteering to pay for part of total tram construction costs would be looked at favourably when deciding the order of what area gets serviced by trams first.

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"I'm hoping in the future they're willing to put the effort in through financial contributions to bring these projects out," he said.

"If we have a council that says they're ready to go, that they've got funding to commit, well obviously, the extension that heads to their area is going to become a higher priority because it's easier to fund."

Prospect Mayor David O'Loughlin said his area was "hanging out" to see the tram lines' design because Prospect Road was narrow.

He said he did not believe Adelaide drivers would have the same tolerance as their Melbourne counterparts to trams slowing traffic.

"The design is critical to advancing this discussion beyond the romance," he told 891 ABC.

Port Adelaide Enfield Mayor Gary Johanson said his council was determined to see this critical project go ahead because it would create opportunities for the community.

"This is an opportunity to create a real buzz in the west," he said.

"The more people we can accommodate close to the CBD the better opportunity there is for people for education, for health, for opportunities."

Before the 1950s, Adelaide had one of the most extensive networks of the era.

Its tram network covered all quarters of the city and inner suburbs until leaders decided to rip it up to make way for buses and cars.

Today, Adelaide only has one tram connecting the beachside suburb of Glenelg to the city's CBD and entertainment centre.

Infrastructure Australia earlier this year flagged an AdeLINK tram network as a medium-term solution to overcoming urban congestion within the next five to 10 years.

Today's meeting included presentations from audit firm Ernst & Young and AECOM technical services about the benefits of trams, as well as funding and delivery models.

"There is strong evidence that light rail has comprehensive social, economic and environmental benefits and I believe it's important for all levels of government to explore opportunities for its expansion," Mr Mulligan said.