With a lack of infrastructure preventing builders from starting work on much-needed housing during the current residential crisis, three developers have banded together to come up with a government-backed solution that will help put a roof over about 10,000 people’s heads sooner.
With work and sales currently on hold in three developments in Angle Vale in Adelaide’s north due to the lack of a suitable sewerage solution in the area, developers Lanser, Fairland and 23 North Developments, have joined forces to create a private wastewater solution, enabling them to get people into their respective developments Miravale, The Entrance and 23 North two years sooner than they would have had they waited for SA Water connection.
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The ambitious project – to be completed by July by SA-owned Factor UTB – will cost more than $12m to build and create 50 jobs, and will provide a permanent sewerage solution to 4000 new homes, with the developers wearing the cost of the project.
While the State Government did not contribute to the solution financially, it did fast track its ESCOSA licensing process.
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Miravale at Angle Vale artist’s impression. Pic: Lanser
Lanser managing director Shaun Bowden said it was a significant step forward for homebuyers in Adelaide’s north.
“This brand new sewer plant will ensure we can deliver on our promises and meet the region’s demand for new homes,” he said.
“We’re excited to get on site and start the work that will allow more families to start building their new homes,” he said.
“This project is a great example of how private and public sectors can work together to address the housing challenges in our community.”
Urban Development Institute of Australia South Australia chief executive Liam Golding said the solution was a step in the right direction.
The Entrance at Angle Vale artist’s impression. Pic: Fairland
“We commend the State Government’s Housing Roadmap for enabling innovative private sector solutions like this new wastewater plant in Adelaide’s north.
“By supporting this initiative, the government is helping to unlock thousands of homes and address critical housing demand through smart infrastructure.”
Personal trainer Jordan Tippins, 22, is currently living with his parents in Salisbury Heights while he waits to build in Angle Vale.
Jordan Tippins in Angle Vale, where a water treatment plant three developers are building will mean he could be in his own home sooner. Picture: Matt Loxton
He has been on Miravale’s waiting list for more than 12 months.
“Lanser were upfront and honest, advising that while I was on the waiting list, there would be delays in infrastructure,” he said.
“With the solution currently under way, it certainly gives me solace that we will be able to buy our land, get construction underway earlier and move in sooner rather than later.”
23 North masterplan. Pic: 23 North Developments
Last year Hickinbotham Group managing director Michael Hickinbotham said South Australia had a tremendous opportunity to capitalise on a defence boom.
“The key to achieving this is a planning system that is highly responsive to market demand, land supply, and the timely and cost-effective provision of infrastructure,” he said.
“The backlog in planning and infrastructure will require innovative solutions if we are to keep the cost of housing affordable.”
