In its first government partnership, Lanser will work with South Australian land development agency Renewal SA by leading the masterplanning and delivery of the development 38km from the city centre. The 67.6-hectare site previously formed the southern end of the suburb of Hackham.
Combining thoughtful urban planning, premium design and a strong connection to the natural landscape, Lanser Managing Director Shaun Bowden said Onkaparinga Heights would set a benchmark for integrated suburban living.
“At a time when housing affordability and supply remain critical issues across the state, our focus at Onkaparinga Heights is to deliver well-designed, well-connected and attainable homes without compromising on quality or community values,” he said.
“With coastal views and excellent connectivity to the city, Onkaparinga Heights presents a blank canvas to create a connected and vibrant new community in Adelaide’s south.”
The development will offer a mix of housing types, including homes on blocks of more than 500 square metres. A large parcel of land on the site will be developed to include childcare, retail and hospitality amenities to support the new community.
At least 10.8-hectares of public open space, equating to 16 per cent of the 67.6ha site, will be dedicated to public use. Early plans include tree-lined streets and a network of open spaces and pedestrian and cycle paths.
Required sustainability measures include light-coloured roofs to reduce heat absorption, a mature tree canopy of more than 30 per cent and water sensitive landscape design.
A major rezoning of the Onkaparinga Heights site in early 2023 converted 235ha of rural land into a masterplanned neighbourhood zone. SA Water completed the first stage of enabling works earlier this year, installing more than 1.1km of new trunk water main to support southern development parcels in the area. Last month, SA Water also started delivering permanent wastewater infrastructure through the installation of 1.3km of new sewer main.
Lanser anticipates the first residents will move in by 2029 and the project will be complete in 2036.