Renewal SA seeks interest in developing major Aldinga site, with 1000 new homes
About 1000 high-density homes will be built near the new super school at Aldinga – with the local council concerned about elements of the plan.
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Close to 1000 new homes will be built on a large parcel of newly released land in Aldinga, leaving the local council worried about the proposed density of development.
Renewal SA is seeking interest from developers in delivering a new residential neighbourhood on 60ha of government-owned greenfield land near the new Aldinga Payinthi B-12 College, which is nearing completion.
It follows a rezoning of the site, bound by Main South, Aldinga Beach, How and Quinliven roads, earlier this year.
Renewal SA chief executive Chris Menz said Aldinga had been through a period of strong growth, and there was an increasing need for more housing in the region.
“We are seeking an experienced development partner with the capability and vision to build on the existing amenity at Aldinga and support its long-term growth and prosperity,” he said.
“This new masterplanned community will need to reflect Aldinga’s existing character, encompass exceptional sustainable design features and deliver a diverse range of housing types and price points to facilitate choice and affordability.”
The site was given a Master Planned Neighbourhood zoning earlier this year under the new planning and design code, allowing development of up to three storeys for housing.
Onkaparinga Council had been lobbying for a Master Planned Township zoning, which would have limited development to lower densities.
Onkaparinga Council director of planning and regulatory services Renee Mitchell said while many of the concerns of the local community had been addressed by the government in its rezoning of the land, worries remained about the density of development.
“Council acknowledges that the land is needed for residential development, and the final DPA (development plan amendment) approved by the minister addressed some of our concerns,” she said.
“We do remain concerned about this zone’s references to high-density development, three-storey and/or more building heights, and the allowable floor area for non-residential land uses in an outer suburban location such as Aldinga.
“While we ultimately didn’t get the zone we advocated for, we did get the concept plan and commitments to higher-than-minimum sustainability standards, which we consider to be important to set the foundation for development of the land.”
Registrations of interest open on Tuesday, with submissions from developers closing on November 30.
A second-stage request for proposal process is expected to start early next year, when shortlisted developers will be required to submit a draft master plan for the site.
Renewal SA expects to choose its preferred development partner in the third quarter of next year.
The land has historically been used for agriculture, and was owned by farmers from the early 1900s until 1989 when the state government acquired the site.
Following the rezoning earlier this year, the site is expected to accommodate about 1000 low-to-medium density homes.
According to Renewal SA, future development is expected to include “high-quality open spaces and carefully managed interfaces with existing roads, schools and parks”, while also achieving a minimum 5 Star Green Star Communities rating.
The chosen developer will be required to meet targets around tree canopy, energy efficiency and water-sensitive urban design, and involve no less than five South Australian builders in the construction of homes throughout the life of the project.
Renewal SA general manager Tony Cole said the Aldinga site offered developers an opportunity to leave a “lasting legacy” in a growing region south of Adelaide.
“The land at Aldinga opens the door for the development of a high-quality, climate-smart neighbourhood that seamlessly extends the existing Aldinga township and contributes meaningfully to its future development and strong sense of place.”
The Aldinga offering follows a series of land releases by Renewal SA, including 52ha in Oakden snapped up by Villawood Properties, the former Le Cornu site in Forestville and the former Brompton gasworks site, which is down to a shortlist of four groups.
Registrations of interest in the Aldinga site are being handled by McGees Property director James Juers.
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