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More than 1300 homes will be built in the northern suburbs in a major expansion of one of Australia’s largest urban renewal projects.

A 71-hectare extension of Playford Alive at Munno Para – Playford Alive East - will deliver approximately 1,300 high-quality residential allotments over the next eight years to combat the housing crisis, boost affordable housing in the region and meet skyrocketing demand.

This represents a significant increase in the Playford project and will extend the timeline beyond the projected closure date of 2027-28.

It will include development lots for commercial retail and/or apartment developments, while targeting a minimum of 30% (about 390) affordable homes, on the eastern side of the broader Playford Alive site, adjacent to the Munno Para Railway Station.

Peter Gatsios, Executive Director of Residential Project Delivery and Assets at Renewal SA, said Playford Alive’s adjoining Newton Boulevard development had exceeded timelines and expectations, with significantly increased public demand for land and homes in the area.

“There has been unprecedented demand in the area over the past year, and we have had significant interest from buyers waiting for more land to be released,” Mr Gatsios said.

“Blocks will go to market as soon as possible, in line with the construction of roads and other infrastructure.”

Due to high demand in the area, Renewal SA expects to release around 240 allotments per year in line with ongoing civil works.

Playford Alive’s eastern extension follows a year of record sales in 2024, with an increase of 63% on the previous year.

Demand is reinforced by a recent City of Playford report stating that on average, 10 people a day move into the area.

Playford Alive East is expected to support an average of 590 full-time equivalent jobs annually and contribute $570 million to Gross State Product over the development period.

It will also maximise open space, with 12.5% of the area expected to be set aside for public parks and walkways and include a minimum tree canopy of 25%.

There will also be opportunities for Community Housing Providers to deliver or manage affordable rental properties.

The announcement comes as the hugely successful Newton Boulevard affordable housing precinct reaches a major milestone, with its final land allotments on sale this week.

The last release includes 13 allotments, of which eight are in the affordable housing price band. This estate has experienced strong demand, selling out at every stage.

Since Newton Boulevard’s launch, approximately 269 of the 282 allotments have been sold, including 167 of the 175 affordable blocks, helping more South Australians first homebuyers.

The project was fast tracked in April 2024 to increase crucial affordable land options in Adelaide’s northern suburbs, responding to surging interest from buyers seeking to call Playford Alive their home.

Located 30km north of Adelaide, Playford Alive was first announced in 2008 as a partnership project between Renewal SA, the South Australian Housing Trust, the City of Playford, and the local community, renewing 500 hectares of greenfield land in Andrews Farm, Munno Para, and the renewal of Smithfield Plains and Davoren Park.

Since commencement, it has introduced thousands of homes and community facilities, including schools, a medical centre, a railway station, wetlands and parklands, a $250 million town centre, and much more.

On completion, it’s anticipated there will be more than 43,000 people living in Playford Alive.

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