Aldinga

The Aldinga development, a strategic partnership between Renewal SA and Villawood Properties (Villawood), presents a significant opportunity to deliver much-needed homes in one of South Australia’s fastest-growing regions.

Aldinga has experienced substantial transformation in recent years and has emerged as a vibrant township with increasing demand for residential housing.

Villawood was appointed as the lead developer in 2024, reinforcing Renewal SA’s commitment to collaborating with the private sector to deliver high-quality, master-planned, sustainable communities.

Villawood’s master plan aims to deliver more than 800 new homes within a net-zero carbon community, with a minimum of 25% of homes being delivered as affordable housing. The residential offering will include a diverse mix of townhouses, detached and semi-detached homes, and an over 55s lifestyle village, catering to a broad demographic.

The development incorporates a comprehensive suite of energy-efficient and environmentally conscious design features. These include a gas-free design, the integration of solar energy systems and heat pumps, and the use of sustainable building materials that are responsive to the local environment.

The master plan also prioritises green infrastructure, with 25% tree canopy coverage and extensive open space areas, including parks, reserves and chain-of-ponds corridors that contribute to both ecological value and community wellbeing.

In addition, a 60-metre-wide rail corridor has been preserved through the site to accommodate the potential future extension of the Seaford rail line to Aldinga, ensuring long-term connectivity and transport resilience.

• In 2019, the structure plan was developed for the Aldinga development. Following this, public consultation was undertaken and subsequently the area was rezoned in 2021.
• In May 2023, it was announced that approximately 45 hectares at Aldinga would be made available for a master-planned community to address the area’s critical housing needs.
• Renewal SA conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to identify a development partner with the expertise and vision to meet the project’s objectives and deliver the best outcome for the state.
• Villawood was announced as the development partner in August 2024.
• Renewal SA secured a commitment from Villawood to deliver a north-south shared use path along the eastern edge of the rail corridor. The corridor will be landscaped and made available to the community as additional open space until the time comes to extend the rail line.
• Sales are expected to commence later in 2025, subject to approval, with civil construction scheduled to begin in 2026.

The Kaurna people are the Traditional Owners of the Land and Renewal SA is committed to involving the Traditional Owners in the planning, design and development of its projects.

The Aldinga area is known to the Kaurna people as ‘Ngaltingga’. Ngaltingga sustained Kaurna people for many thousands of years and several significant archaeological sites have been recorded. The Washpool (or Wangkondanangko, meaning ‘possum place’), Willunga Creek and the Aldinga Scrub are particularly important places.

Renewal SA commissioned an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Survey that included several recommendations that Villawood will implement.

Villawood has worked with consultants to prepare a Cultural Heritage Management Plan which will include Kaurna Yerta Aboriginal Corporation (KYAC) consultation and any other statutory obligations. Villawood has also committed to collaborating with the Kaurna community to create culturally and environmentally sympathetic spaces, particularly in relation to water management.

Renewal SA undertook extensive community consultation prior to the appointment of Villawood as the development partner. The Renewal SA engagement report was completed in 2020 and is available below.

In October 2024, Villawood undertook further community engagement on the draft master plan and is working through the planning approval process and the final master plan.