THE SQUARE AT WOODVILE WEST OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

Renewal SA is dedicated to developing accessible, connected places where people want to live, work and play. Partnerships and consultation with community, industry and organisations drive the future we are building, together.

The Square at Woodville West is an urban renewal project perfectly aligned to The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide that encourages quality, infill development along key transport corridors.

Renewal SA is committed through projects like The Square to unlock the greater potential of existing urban areas, enhancing the distinctive South Australian lifestyle with excellence in planning and lasting quality in execution.

These elements are all on display at The Square, a 13ha medium density development taking shape in a well located suburb close to the city, the seaside, shopping and entertainment options, sports facilities and public transport.

Our expertise and influence encompass infrastructure, transport, economic and environmental viability. With a streamlined and coordinated approach, we create energising opportunities and living progress – just like at The Square in Woodville West.

The Square at Woodville West is well located being close to the city, beach, cafes, shops, cinemas and with easy access to West Lakes, Port Adelaide and Semaphore. Everyday services such as schools, kindergartens, hospitals and public transport are all close by. Driving to the city takes less than 20 minutes.

New residents will quickly discover that The Square is ideally situated for public transport as well. The Grange train line and bus services all make coming home just that much easier. A variety of sporting facilities including football, soccer, golf along with parks and reserves are located nearby.

Not only does its location provide convenience and lifestyle, The Square at Woodville West delivers new homes in an established neighbourhood, conveniently located to a range of existing facilities and services.

THE SQUARE

AN IDEAL LOCATION THAT IS CLOSE AND CONNECTED

Laneway Lofts

Alma Apartments

1

Parkview Townhouses

7

The Lane Villas

651

3

4

56

7

2

Boulevard Apartments

2

Lawton Terraces

3

Lawton Townhouses

4

A new vision for Woodville West is taking shape with the launch of Adelaide’s newest connected community, The Square at Woodville West.

The Square is a significant new development set among an established and vibrant near-city community. Offering affordable housing for families, couples and single buyers, the close knit nature of the development supports an appealing environment for residents – whatever their stage of life.

For Renewal SA, the project demonstrates leadership in realising objectives contained in The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide to deliver affordable, high quality, medium-density residential redevelopment along key transport corridors.

The ambition for The Square at Woodville West is to create a close and connected community by delivering a diverse mix of housing options including villas, townhouses, apartments and lofts. Each of these dwelling types will showcase the highest principles of integrated urban design, whilst maintaining the unique character of the Woodville West area.

Taking inspiration from the values of traditional Australian communities, The Square at Woodville West brings warmth and friendliness to life in a distinctly modern context. Homes are surrounded by wide open walkways and beautifully landscaped common areas, creating relaxed spaces to chat with neighbours and friends.

Throughout its planning, environmental sustainability has been an important factor in The Square’s overall vision and is delivered through energy efficient homes and access within the project site to recycled water irrigation.

As the project progresses, ‘The Village Square’ will take shape as a new and vibrant heart for the community - providing a unique outdoor community living space.

Over time, The Square at Woodville West will emerge as a vibrant, contemporary and sustainable community: developed for the future whilst reflecting the best of the past.

QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN A CLOSE KNIT COMMUNITY

DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUM APPEAL AND VERSATILITYThe Square at Woodville West is a six-stage project involving the redevelopment of a 13 hectare site near West Lakes Boulevard that had a high concentration of aged SA Housing Trust-owned dwellings. Redevelopment of the site includes construction of approximately 425 new dwellings, re-configuration of roads to create a new entrance way, and the creation of new public spaces.

The master plan will deliver 35% affordable housing (both for sale and rental) for low to moderate income households, well above the state government’s mandated minimum of 15% affordable housing. An additional 15% of stock is for social housing.

The Square is being established as an environmentally sustainable and responsible development to provide housing that accommodates its residents’ needs today and into the future. The project master plan includes the following design elements:

^^ Walkable and liveable neighbourhood that complements and interfaces with the existing suburb

^^ Adaptable and accessible dwellings to accommodate people of all ages and the disabled

^^ Re-configuration of roads and the creation of new public open spaces to support the increase in density

^^ Creation of a new community hub and meeting place - The Square.

Recycling the old neighbourhood into the new has resulted in the iconic red bricks from demolished Housing SA homes re-used in paving, walls and landscaping for The Square. Terracotta roof tiles have been re-used on some of the new buildings, capturing the rich character and history of Woodville West and minimising the energy required to create new building materials.

Whether buyers are looking for a first home, a move to downsize (or upsize) or an investment, The Square has an impressive range of housing choices - at prices to suit most budgets.

The Woodville West Urban Renewal Project (marketed as The Square) began in 2009 and, in April 2012, was transferred from Housing SA to Renewal SA. The project master plan, finalised in 2010, supports a broad mix of dwelling outcomes that are designed to appeal to a diverse range of households and budgets.

Stage 1, completed in 2012, comprises 69 dwellings complete with floor coverings, security system, National Broadband Network connection, fences and landscaping. Each home has a minimum 6 star energy rating aided by features including energy efficient glazing, solar shading, energy efficient lighting, solar gas boost hot water systems and rainwater harvesting.

Homes at The Square have quality decor styles, open-plan spacious living areas with 2.7 metre high ceilings, reverse cycle air conditioning, built in robes and dishwasher. Interior spaces have been carefully considered and provide flexible living spaces with many of the designs adaptable for people of all ages and abilities.

Many of the homes have been uniquely designed to feature wide doorways, and spacious bathrooms to make them adaptable for people of all ages or those with disabilities. This careful planning is future proofing today’s houses for tomorrow.

The first completed stage is located around the entrance to The Square at Woodville West and comprises 45 apartments, 10 three-storey townhouses and 6 two-storey townhouses, 4 single-storey villas and 4 studio-style loft homes. The dwellings have been architecturally designed to suit most lifestyles and budgets. Sales have been strong with all homes now sold and include the following mix:

^^ Three-bedroom townhouses offering a luxurious sense of space with open-plan living, 2.7 metre ceilings, and sliding doors to a private courtyard

^^ Laneway lofts are one-bedroom studio-style homes that offer affordable, contemporary and low maintenance living

^^ Two-bedroom apartments in the stylish four-storey Alma Apartment building with only four dwellings per level and undercover car parking

^^ Affordable one and two-bedroom apartments in a range of floor plans (all with an impressive balcony for indoor/outdoor entertaining) in the Boulevard Apartment building.

Planning for Stage 2 has been completed with a range of one and two-storey homes to commence construction in 2015 following completion of civil works due to begin in late 2014.

As the development progresses over the next 10 years, The Square at Woodville West will become a vibrant, contemporary and sustainable community that will set new benchmarks for future urban infill developments.

THE PERFECT PACKAGE OF LOCATION, CHOICE AND QUALITY

PROJECT TIMELINE2009State government approves the “Woodville West Urban Renewal Project” funded from Federal and State funding totalling $130 million over seven years

2010Completion of community consultation and delivery of approved master plan, setting out the 13 hectare site as a medium-high density neighbourhood

2011Marketing for Stage 1 commences with “The Square at Woodville West” adopted as the project brand

2012Completion of construction for Stage 1 civil works and a total of 69 dwellings

Project transferred from Housing SA to Renewal SA

Commencement of first dwelling sales

2013Planning commences on Stage 2 including “The Village Square” hub

2014Anticipated start for Stage 2 civil construction

Launch marketing campaign for off-the-plan sales in Stage 2

2015/16Stage 2 construction completed

2022Scheduled completion of all six stages comprising up to 425 dwellings and 500 square metres of retail space on the 13 hectare site.

WHAT WE PLAN TO DO NEXTRenewal SA has set the following high level project outcomes for The Square at Woodville West:

Overall project outcomes

Cumulative progress by June 2015

Construct 425 dwellings 69

Deliver 69 social housing dwellings 11

Sale and settle 356 dwellings 58

Achieve minimum density of 41 dwellings per hectare net 50

Achieve 35% affordable housing dwellings 45%

Home to 650 residents 104

Contract/lease 500 square metres of retail space 0

In 2014-15, Renewal SA aims to deliver the following specific outcomes at The Square at Woodville West:

^^ Approval of Stage 2B Development Application to enable the creation of 18 allotments to accommodate 36 new dwellings

^^ Launch Stage 2 marketing campaign

^^ Identify retailer for a site of approximately 500 square metres via an Expression of Interest process.

WHAT IS OUR ROLE?As the developer of The Square at Woodville West, Renewal SA is responsible for the following activities:

^^ Engaging with stakeholders and community

^^ Master planning and design

^^ Construction of infrastructure and public realm

^^ Subdividing land

^^ Construction, marketing and sale of dwellings

^^ Managing place activation

^^ Managing site maintenance

^^ Identifying opportunities to partner with the private and not-for-profit sectors to complete the project.

FIND OUT MORE

Published by Renewal SA August 2014.

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