Hickinbotham - Port Noarlunga South

The development—which would’ve straddled both Port Noarlunga South and Seaford Meadows—is now solely contained within Port Noarlunga South.

This followed community consultation in 2021 by the state government into realigning part of the boundary between the two suburbs, which it said would provide better land administration, and avoid any potential for confusion for emergency services.

• In 2018, SCAP granted development approval to the Hickinbotham Group’s proposal to divide land on Commercial Road. Council was aggrieved by SCAP’s decision, as council viewed the application to not have followed appropriate processes, including the need for Public Notification.
  
  
• In early 2019, council commenced judicial review proceedings with the Supreme Court of South Australia against SCAP and Hickinbotham Group, challenging the legal validity of the approval.
  
  
• As part of the pre-trial process, the court convened a mediation process, presided over by Justice Hinton and Commissioner Rumsby, and attended by representatives of Hickinbotham Group and Council, including Mayor Erin Thompson.
  
  
• On the 22nd December 2020, as a result of the mediation process, Hickinbotham Group lodged a variation application with SCAP.
  
  
•  On 14th April 2021, SCAP approved the variation application.
  
  
•  Due to council’s actions on this matter, the approved plan of division:
  • Increases the amount of usable open space within the development
  • Relocates stormwater infrastructure into the adjoining recreation park so as to make the open space more useable, and
  • Removed residential allotments from the north-western corner of the development to preserve views of the recreation park.
• As a result of these changes made, the legal proceedings initiated by council were than discontinued.
  
  
• In January 2022, Stage 1 of the development was released for sale, coinciding with the start of civil construction works.

In accordance with expert ecological advice, the developers and the state government have made provisions for the small mob of kangaroos to be progressively and safely migrated across the development site and to the nearby national park area where they will remain visible to the community.

The Development Deed between the developer (Hickinbotham Group) and Renewal SA (the vendor) for the Port Noarlunga South residential subdivision on Commercial Road, requires provision of a minimum 15 percent affordable housing and 90 social housing outcomes on any development that occurs on the land. Council is not a party to the deed.

The provision of 15 percent affordable housing is a state government target for all new significant developments. It was initiated in 2007 and is aimed at assisting low to moderate income earners buy their own homes.

The developer has confirmed that these sites will be scattered throughout the division.

The developer was not required to nominate these lots specifically on the plan of division during the assessment of the land division application, however 15 per cent of the allotments equates to approximately 94 affordable housing sites plus 90 social housing products (completed homes).

This will result in 29 percent of all proposed allotments in this division being allocated to meet these requirements. The outcome for this development is therefore nearly double that normally required of a master-planned development.

Affordable housing stock is managed by various community housing /social housing providers and released in an open market application process whereby any person meeting the criteria for that property may submit an application and be considered for the property.

The general eligibility requirements for affordable housing, as prescribed by Renewal SA, are that the person/s:

• is 18 years of age or older
• does not currently own a property
• plans to live in the new affordable home
• is a South Australian resident
• earns less than $110,000 per year as a couple, or $85,000 per year as a single
• has assets within the allowed limits.

Currently, all affordable homes cost less than $367,100 (or up to $422,050 if key criteria are met).

Renewal SA's website contains more information including fact sheets and contact details.

Social housing assets are managed by Renewal SA, in partnership with notfor-profits, private industry and other government departments.

Tenancy management is undertaken by the SA Housing Authority (SAHA) or community housing providers such as Junction Australia.

Social housing can be provided by the developer as either housing products or vacant allotments.

When the Port Noarlunga South land was put to market by Renewal SA, it was specified that of the 90 social housing products.

Scope of works

We are pleased to advise that Jared Road will undergo significant upgrades between Commercial Road and Grand Boulevard as part of the Sunset Estate land division.

These major upgrades are scheduled for August 2026 to March 2027 and include:

• new kerbs and water tables to be constructed on both sides of Jared Road
• a new footpath to be constructed on the northern side of the road
• a new shared use path link to both the Port Noarlunga South and Seaford Meadows developments
• full reconstruction of the road pavement and changes to road configuration, with a new asphalt wearing courses at a 7.2 metre width
• new road signages and line markings
• multiple pedestrian crossing points - if you are interested to view a copy of the footpath plans, please contact Hickinbotham as these are the developers intellectual property
• a partial road closure just east of Wheelhouse Road
• new street lighting by SA Power Networks (SAPN) - for further information, please contact SAPN

Issue: stormwater flooding on Jared Road

Upgrades also include the installation of underground stormwater drainage such as connection from and to existing systems to safely convey the stormwater downstream. 

Issue: mitigation for peak hour traffic

Seaward Road (road link near Commercial Road) will be one-way (north bound), with duplicated 'No Entry' signs installed on the northern end, and a concrete island installed to prevent access from the Port Noarlunga South Development south onto Jared Road.

Frequently asked questions 

Q:Whether any concept plans, engineering drawings, or indicative construction timelines exist in relation to the proposed works for Jared Road, and if so, whether these can be made available to affected residents?

A: Residents have been advised via notification of works letters that construction is scheduled to commence in August 2026 and is anticipated to be completed by March 2027, subject to weather conditions. Traffic management plans have also been distributed to affected residents outlining local access arrangements and detours during construction.  

Q: Which authority or department is responsible for approving and funding the Jared Road works (the developer, council or a state roads authority)

A: The Jared Road upgrade works are being undertaken by Hickinbotham Pty Ltd (Land Australia) as part of the Port Noarlunga South Sunset Estate land division. Whilst the developer is paying for the majority of the works, council is contributing to the cost of upgrading council’s existing assets with the road and verge area. 

Q: Whether any interim traffic management measures will be implemented before permanent upgrades are completed?

A: The construction will be undertaken in stages to maintain local property access wherever possible. Temporary traffic management measures, including detours, staged road closures, road plates and backfilling of trenches, will be implemented throughout the construction period. Traffic management plans have been prepared to manage vehicle movements while maintaining access for residents and emergency services.

Q: What opportunities remain for residents to formally comment on or object to the road works component of the development, and whether this is addressed within the existing development approval or forms part of a separate approval process

A: Jared Road is a sealed road, and the existing pavement has reached the end of its useful life. This project is urgent in nature and has been designed to improve the condition, safety and functionality of Jared Road while providing the necessary infrastructure required to support future stages of development and also benefit the surrounding existing community. Information on the state approval process is outlined on this page, with the requirement for the developer to upgrade Jared Rd determined through Supreme Court action in 2020.

Per the letters distributed to residents, Hickinbotham Pty Ltd is responsible for the design and delivery of these works, with CATCON engaged as their civil construction contractor. They are therefore best placed to respond to any enquiries regarding the project, including engineering design, traffic modelling, drainage design and supporting documentation