PLAYFORD ALIVE

Mr PICCOLO (Light) (14:29): My question is to the Minister for Housing. Can she update the house on the Playford Alive urban renewal project?

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE (Wright—Minister for Families and Communities, Minister for Housing, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability) (14:30): I thank the member for Light for his question. Playford Alive is another demonstration of this government's vision and commitment to lifting the lives of South Australians by improving opportunities in both employment and affordable housing opportunities.

Playford Alive is a 15-year, $150 million project that is renewing and revitalising Smithfield Plains and Davoren Park while opening up new areas in Munno Para West and Andrews Farm. There will be 8,000 new houses built and old public houses will be replaced or upgraded. This project is a true partnership between the Department for Families and Communities, the Land Management Corporation, the City of Playford and, importantly, the local community.

It is not just about houses; it is about schools, shops, employment and community development. This coordinated approach to creating a sustainable community is attracting families from all over the state—535 allotments have been sold, 190 new houses are now complete, and another 150 are under construction. We expect another 350 allotments to be developed over the next 12 months.

These are not just the sort of houses and blocks that we have seen before. We are delivering innovation to our suburbs with more efficient SpaceSmart allotments, we are leading the industry with new types of housing to meet the needs of our diverse community, and we are providing more affordable purchase options.

The new town centre will be serviced by improved public transport and will include a GP super clinic, supermarket, department store and cafes. The development will focus on opportunities for our young people, and a great South Australian will be memorialised in the birth to year 12 Mark Oliphant College.

Beyond education, the Playford Alive Works has delivered 175 work experience places and 294 paid employment places. All LMC and Housing SA contracts have requirements to offer opportunities to locals in the project area. Demand is so strong in the area that we are fast tracking new allotments to ensure the South Australian families are able to begin a new life in a safe, affordable and sustainable new development. I look forward to providing the house with further updates.