Southwark Grounds Code Amendment

Have your say on proposed building heights for Southwark Grounds (the former West End Brewery site)

What's being decided?

The State Government is proposing to raise maximum and minimum building heights across the Southwark Grounds development site in Southwark (formally Thebarton) to maximise its potential as a thriving new residential and mixed-use community close to the city.

Public consultation is open until 20 February 2026, and we invite you to view the project information below and provide your feedback during consultation.

Background

Situated on the former West End Brewery site, Southwark Grounds is a landmark $1billion development being managed by the State Government via Renewal SA.

Up to 1,300 new homes, designed to suit a range of demographics, are planned for the site with at least 20% designated as affordable housing. Alongside retail, commercial, hospitality and community opportunities, the development will also upgrade the Karrawirra Parri/River Torrens Linear Park to deliver a shared use path along the river, including a link under Port Road.

The development will also revitalise key heritage assets including the Walkerville Brew Tower, the ‘Thebarton Cottage’ foundations and the Riverside Gardens as part of a masterplan targeting 30% tree canopy coverage and a 6 Star Green Star Community Rating.

Proposed Changes

The current maximum height limits of 3 to 8 levels are considered limiting for such a significant development. To maximise the potential of this site, the draft Southwark Grounds Code Amendment proposes increasing maximum building heights to:

  • 14 levels on the eastern section of the land and
  • 12 levels across the rest of the site.

The code amendment also proposes introducing minimum building heights of 2 - 4 levels across the site.

These changes support the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan, which identifies Southwark Grounds as a State Significant Infill Area. This means it’s a key location for increasing housing density and delivering more homes for South Australians in a well-connected area serviced by great public transport, employment, education and recreational facilities.

Get involved

We invite you to view the project information below and provide your feedback.

Find out more:

Have your say by:

  • Taking our survey
  • Emailing a submission to: PlanSAsubmissions@sa.gov.au
  • posting your submission to: Code Amendment team, Department for Housing and Urban Development, GPO Box 1815 Adelaide SA 5001

Hard copies of the draft Smithfield Regeneration Code Amendment are available for viewing during standard business house at:

  • Department for Housing and Urban Development, level 9, 83 Pirie Street, Adelaide

What are the next steps?

Once public consultation closes, all feedback will be reviewed, considered and collated into an engagement report to the Minister for Planning who will decide whether to adopt the proposal (with or without changes) or decline it.

The outcome of the engagement, including the full engagement report, will be published on this webpage and the PlanSA website. Names and organisations will be included with published submissions. Personal addresses, email addresses and phone numbers will be redacted.

Have your say on proposed building heights for Southwark Grounds (the former West End Brewery site)

What's being decided?

The State Government is proposing to raise maximum and minimum building heights across the Southwark Grounds development site in Southwark (formally Thebarton) to maximise its potential as a thriving new residential and mixed-use community close to the city.

Public consultation is open until 20 February 2026, and we invite you to view the project information below and provide your feedback during consultation.

Background

Situated on the former West End Brewery site, Southwark Grounds is a landmark $1billion development being managed by the State Government via Renewal SA.

Up to 1,300 new homes, designed to suit a range of demographics, are planned for the site with at least 20% designated as affordable housing. Alongside retail, commercial, hospitality and community opportunities, the development will also upgrade the Karrawirra Parri/River Torrens Linear Park to deliver a shared use path along the river, including a link under Port Road.

The development will also revitalise key heritage assets including the Walkerville Brew Tower, the ‘Thebarton Cottage’ foundations and the Riverside Gardens as part of a masterplan targeting 30% tree canopy coverage and a 6 Star Green Star Community Rating.

Proposed Changes

The current maximum height limits of 3 to 8 levels are considered limiting for such a significant development. To maximise the potential of this site, the draft Southwark Grounds Code Amendment proposes increasing maximum building heights to:

  • 14 levels on the eastern section of the land and
  • 12 levels across the rest of the site.

The code amendment also proposes introducing minimum building heights of 2 - 4 levels across the site.

These changes support the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan, which identifies Southwark Grounds as a State Significant Infill Area. This means it’s a key location for increasing housing density and delivering more homes for South Australians in a well-connected area serviced by great public transport, employment, education and recreational facilities.

Get involved

We invite you to view the project information below and provide your feedback.

Find out more:

Have your say by:

  • Taking our survey
  • Emailing a submission to: PlanSAsubmissions@sa.gov.au
  • posting your submission to: Code Amendment team, Department for Housing and Urban Development, GPO Box 1815 Adelaide SA 5001

Hard copies of the draft Smithfield Regeneration Code Amendment are available for viewing during standard business house at:

  • Department for Housing and Urban Development, level 9, 83 Pirie Street, Adelaide

What are the next steps?

Once public consultation closes, all feedback will be reviewed, considered and collated into an engagement report to the Minister for Planning who will decide whether to adopt the proposal (with or without changes) or decline it.

The outcome of the engagement, including the full engagement report, will be published on this webpage and the PlanSA website. Names and organisations will be included with published submissions. Personal addresses, email addresses and phone numbers will be redacted.

  • Southwark Grounds Code Amendment Feedback Survey

    We are seeking your feedback on the Southwark Grounds Code Amendment. 

    This survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete depending on the level of detail you would like to provide in your answers.

    Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.

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Page last updated: 15 Jan 2026, 04:17 PM