This Code Amendment proposed to rezone the ‘Port Stanvac’ site in Lonsdale (the Affected Area). The site covers 230 hectare of land that has been dormant since 2003, when ExxonMobil ceased its refinery operations.
MAB Property Developments Pty Ltd sought to develop the Affected Area into a master planned, mixed-use precinct featuring diverse housing, a coastal reserve, a neighbourhood centre and employment activities.
To support this vision, this Code Amendment sought to introduce a mix of:
Strategic Employment Zone (the previous zone for the Affected Area)
Urban Neighbourhood Zone with a new Mixed-Use Subzone
Master Planned Neighbourhood Zone with an Emerging Activity Centre Subzone
The Conservation Zone with a Visitor Experience Subzone.
A high-level master plan was prepared, to underpin the Code Amendment and formed the basis of the new Concept Plan included in the Planning and Design Code.
The master plan provides a sophisticated, design-led approach to make the most of the site's natural landscape and access to infrastructure, to create a vibrant, walkable community with diverse employment opportunities that respond to market demand.
The Code Amendment enabled the future development of a master planned community including:
A predominantly low-rise, medium density urban form, with some mid-rise buildings in strategic locations such as areas with coastal views, proximity to retail services and the Lonsdale Railway Station.
Housing types that respond to affordability pressures in the south of Adelaide, including a mix of apartments, townhouses, aged care accommodation as well as low-density allotments.
Neighbourhoods that complement and are seamlessly integrated with surrounding areas.
A connected coastal reserve that is publicly accessible, recognises cultural and environmental values and responds to the site’s key features.
A vibrant mixed-use centre with local community facilities, retail, and complementary housing that promotes walkable communities with strong connections to the Lonsdale Railway Station.
Strategic employment land that supports a mix of retail, service-based industries, manufacturing and technology.
A variety of public open spaces featuring playing fields, green spaces, trees, and spaces for passive recreation.
