A major suburban redevelopment in Adelaide’s western suburbs is entering a significant next phase, with groundworks nearing completion and construction set to begin on dozens of new homes.
Work will begin on the delivery of the first 27 privately owned homes at Seaton this month, within the first section of a multistage housing project being delivered by Renewal SA.
Peter Gatsios, Executive Director of Residential Project Delivery and Assets at Renewal SA said the start of construction marked a major milestone for the project, following the detailed planning, demolition, and essential infrastructure works.
“An enormous amount of work has gone into preparing Seaton for this transformation,” Mr Gatsios said.
Construction has already started on six new affordable homes sold through HomeSeekerSA, while builders are scheduled to begin work later this month on an additional 19, as well as two direct to market homes.
“We’re replacing long outdated homes with a modern, vibrant community - complete with new roads, street lighting, parks and open space, new footpaths and critically required street trees plus essential infrastructure in the ground like stormwater, sewerage, and electrical,” Mr Gatsios said.
“It’s incredibly rewarding to now see the next chapter of Seaton rising from the ground.”
The first six affordable homes are being built along Matthews Avenue, while the remaining 19 will front both sides of Karra Avenue - one of three new roads in the first stage of redevelopment.
Constructed by Bradford, a subsidiary of Scott Salisbury Group, the semi-detached and terrace style homes will feature a mix of two- and three-bedrooms, with one to two bathrooms across two storeys.
Meanwhile, work on the precinct’s first public open space offering is underway.
A community park featuring wetlands, trees, green lawns, shaded areas, and BBQ facilities will stretch from Matthews Avenue to Glenburnie Street, adjacent to homes set to begin construction later this year.
“We’ve worked closely with the local community, and nearby schools to ensure these public spaces reflect the needs of everyone who will use them,” Mr Gatsios said.
This first section of the Seaton redevelopment is bounded by Frederick Road, Glenburnie Street, Lark Avenue, and Matthews Avenue. Once complete, it will deliver 137 new homes, 70 of which will be dedicated to affordable and social housing, with a mix of houses and apartments.
Whilst this first stage of the redevelopment is progressing, another is also well underway.
Located north of Matthews Avenue between Lark and Parker Avenues and Frederick Road, work began to demolish twenty-seven ageing homes earlier this year making way for 62 new dwellings and reserve areas.
The first eight homes in this section, including six being offered as affordable through Homeseeker SA, will be released for sale in July.
Civil works to prepare the land for homes will begin this month, with house construction scheduled to start later this year.
Mr Gatsios said early sales results have been encouraging and reflect the markets demand for diverse housing options in the area.
“There’s a growing appetite for a mix of housing in Seaton from affordable options to premium homes,” he said.
“Upcoming releases will deliver that variety, helping more South Australians find a home within the area they want to live in that suits their lifestyle and budget.”
With momentum building in the project’s southwestern corner, preparations are now underway to deliver more allotments though the demolition of vacated South Australian Housing Trust properties within the bounds of Parker Avenue, Childs Avenue, and Pedlar Street.
“Our footprint in Seaton is expanding rapidly as the suburb’s transformation gains pace,” Mr Gatsios added.
The Seaton redevelopment is a partnership between Renewal SA and the South Australian Housing Trust.
Over the life of the project, 388 new public housing dwellings will be delivered for the state.
By 2035, a minimum of 1,450 new homes will be delivered within the area bounded by Frederick Road, Glenburnie Street, West Lakes Boulevard, and Tapleys Hill Road ushering in a bold new era of vibrancy, community and affordability for Seaton.