The 2024-25 State Budget has earmarked $576 million to fund considerable housing projects in Adelaide’s western and southern suburbs, aiming to alleviate the pressure on the current housing market.
A substantial $425 million is allocated for redevelopment at a 36.4-hectare site in Seaton, where approximately 1,315 new dwellings will be constructed. This initiative includes building 865 houses and townhouses plus 450 apartments, ensuring a mix of social (30%) and affordable (15%) housing options.
The redevelopment plan at Seaton, one of South Australia’s largest and most complex projects since Westwood, encompasses demolishing and replacing 388 public homes on a 1:1 basis. Urban renewal efforts will enhance the suburb with 26,000 square metres of new public parks and remodelled streetscapes, complementing Pedlar Reserve. A significant boost in the tree canopy is also part of this urban revitalisation.
Residents currently in SA Housing Authority homes at the Seaton site will be gradually relocated over the next six years and have been formally informed of the plans. Community engagement sessions will soon be held to gather feedback on the draft master plan. The initial phase of this redevelopment is already in motion, with 137 new dwellings set to replace the 35 tenancies previously located on a 2.1-hectre designated parcel of land. Sales for the first 28 homes begin today, with completion expected by the end of 2025.
Further to the south, another $150 million will be invested to develop around 626 new homes on 22.8 hectares of land near Lovelock Drive, adjacent to the South Adelaide Football Club in Port Noarlunga and Noarlunga Downs. This project aims for a similar composition of housing options, including 80 new homes managed by the SA Housing Authority and a mix of private, affordable, and public housing incorporated into the development plans.
Peter Malinauskas commented on these projects’ scale and potential impact, stating, “Combined, these projects will deliver more than 1900 homes for South Australians in two highly desirable areas.” He noted that these initiatives are part of wider efforts to counteract the longstanding trend of reducing public home numbers.
Stephen Mullighan highlighted the strategic planning behind the Seaton development, ensuring it meets current and future residential needs. He emphasised the government’s commitment to keep the community informed and involved throughout the process.
Nick Champion pointed to the urgent need to upgrade Seaton and described the friendly and eco-conscious community envisaged through the redevelopment efforts. For Noarunga Downs, he highlighted the transformation of vacant plots into vital housing stock, addressing the broader issue of housing shortages caused by lagging supply.
These major housing projects are part of broader strategies involving collaborations between Renewal SA, the SA Housing Authority, Community Housing Providers, the Commonwealth Government, and the private sector. These teamwork efforts aim to ameliorate the challenge of providing sufficient housing in the context of growing demand, promising substantial developments in the South Australian housing landscape.
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