Nick Champion MP, Minister for Housing and Urban Development, has announced the next step in creating over 10,000 new homes at Concordia, north of Adelaide. This project is set to reshape the region through planned, large-scale residential development.
Two key milestones have now paved the way for the next stage. The draft outline of the Concordia Basic Infrastructure Scheme has been approved, meaning the public can now have their say on the Concordia Code Amendment.
The development aims to provide homes for an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 new residents over the coming decades.
Champion said, “The rezoning and planning for Concordia is a crucial step toward providing more homes for over ten thousands South Australians over the coming decades.”
This development forms part of a broader initiative, which includes land releases at Onkaparinga Heights, Sellicks Beach, and Dry Creek, representing the largest release of residential land in South Australia’s history.
The Concordia Basic Infrastructure Scheme is designed to ensure essential services including roads, bridges, and utilities, are delivered in step with housing. The scheme also addresses challenges linked to varied land ownership and multiple developers. An independent Scheme Coordinator will be appointed to oversee the process.
“This infrastructure scheme is one of the first like is in South Australia. It provides the certainty and coordination needed for large-scale developments, so we can deliver top-quality infrastructure that supports thriving new communities from day one,” Champion said.
The draft Code Amendment, now open for public consultation, outlines proposed land uses in Concordia. Plans include a new town centre, multiple shopping precincts, diverse housing types including affordable options, extensive open spaces, and a 24-hectare employment zone. Additional planning rules will also offer tree protection and mandate tree planting alongside new housing.
“It is important to note that the rezoning does not occur until infrastructure requirements, costs, funding arrangements and timing in-line with stages of the development have been finalised,” Champion said.
Bim Lange OAM, Mayor of the Barossa Council, added, “Council is acutely aware of balancing the needs for housing supply matched with appropriate infrastructure including critical connectivity to the Sturt Highway, water, social infrastructure and open spaces for the future community,” Lange stated.
The community will play a role in shaping the project, with the draft Concordia Code Amendment open for public feedback until 31 July 2025.
You can provide feedback here: yoursay.sa.gov.au/concordia-code-amendment
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