More than 1000 new homes will be built across West Lakes, Hillier Park and O'Sullivan Beach to help address the increasing demand for more housing options across Adelaide.
Close to 500 medium density houses will be built on the former 19.8ha SA Water Wastewater Treatment Plant site just off Frederick Rd in West Lakes, which has been vacant since the plant was decommissioned in 2004.
Following community consultation, this development has been reduced from a maximum height of five storeys down to four storeys. It will now feature a mix of two to four-storey medium density housing and commercial development, with 20 per cent of the site kept as public, open space with improved access to the waterfront area.
The Hillier Park development site is next to Hillier Residential Park, which is reaching capacity and experiencing surging demand for over 50s residential living. It will provide 400 new affordable homes on the edge of the Gawler Township.
Adelaide's southern suburbs will get a much-needed housing boost, with 114 new homes to be built on a 6ha site in O'Sullivan Beach. The houses, at 36-70 Gumeracha Rd and 64 Baden Tce, will be a mix of low to medium density, and a noise barrier to reduce the impact from nearby industry will be erected.
The three developments will add housing supply at all levels of the market, from high-end homes to affordable housing, providing options for first home buyers, couples, individuals, families and retirees.
Civil works are expected to commence this year.
Vice President of the Urban Institute of Australia SA Branch Richard Dwyer said the developments provided choice for homebuyers.
“Greater Adelaide has an acute need for zoned land that is supported by key infrastructure, including drinking water and sewer connections to ensure we can build the houses we need to meet current market demand,” Mr Dwyer said.
“Whether it is medium density infill, affordable housing for seniors, or lower density development we know there is tremendous demand in Greater Adelaide, and we need all of it.”
