Threat of 20-Story High-Rise Development in Glenside

I am deeply concerned about Labor's proposed Code Amendment that would see 20-storey residential towers being built in Glenside, compared to the proposed 8-storey residents had been told.

At a public meeting that I attended alongside Jack Batty MP, David Pisoni MP, the Mayor of Burnside and 400 residents in May, there was great concern over unrestrained high-rise urban infill that will put significant pressure on traffic, schools, parking, water and open space while diminishing the unique character of our neighbourhood.

Furthermore, many of my constituents purchased into the existing Cedar Woods development based on the original plan, which has now fundamentally changed. 20-storey towers are not what my constituents signed up for and certainly not what they put their life savings into.

The maximum height increase would also see the proposed buildings tower over the site, compromising the estate's open greenspace and unique tree canopy. It would also tower over existing heritage buildings and dwarf character homes in surrounding suburbs. Importantly, there has been no talk of increased provisions for open space to go along with increased dwellings on the site.

There will also be increasing infill pressures on car parking arrangements, which are based on just a thousand dwellings being there under the original 8-story plan. There is also great concern over pressure on local schools, with the Glenside zoned school, Glenunga International High School, currently being full with residents already being turned away.

Whilst there is an urgent need for increased housing stock amidst the current housing crisis, existing public infrastructure that is already under significant strain will buckle under the weight of unrestrained high-rise and high-density urban infill.

On Saturday, 14 September, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Glenside Park Playground, I will be attending a public meeting alongside Jack Batty MP to discuss Labor's plan for 20-storey towers in Glenside, and I encourage all those affected by this issue to attend.

Formal consultation for the proposed Glenside Urban Corridor (Living) Code Amendment is also open for a 6-week period and will close at 5 pm on Friday, 11th October 2024. You can have your say on the amendment by filling out the online submission form or the online survey below:

Online submission form: Public feedback form | PlanSA

Online survey: Glenside Urban Corridor (Living) Code Amendment Survey (surveymonkey.com)