Southwark Land Disposal | Stream 2 | Master Precinct
Tender ID: 584348
Tender Details
Tender Description
Invitation to developer/investor parties to submit proposal via formal tender process for the acquisition and development of the Master Precinct within the Southwark projects in accordance with government objectives.
Renewal SA invites development partners to submit a Proposal in response to this Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Stream 2 Master Precinct Opportunity, as part of the Southwark Grounds Project.
Development opportunities at Southwark Grounds are available across two streams, this Master Precinct RFP with the potential to deliver approximately 1,000 new homes within the core of the Southwark Grounds Project and an alternate RFP opportunity involving five Individual Development Sites on the projects western edge suitable for both apartments and townhouses identified as Stream 1 Individual Development Sites that is subject to a separate RFP process, run concurrently.
This RFP document relates only to Stream 2 – Master Precinct Opportunity
Renewal SA is seeking experienced development partners to acquire, design and undertake the role of master developer for the Master Precinct opportunity as specified in this RFP document. When preparing a Proposal in response to this RFP , Proponents should refer to all relevant RFP documentation, as set-out below:
• Project Wide Southwark Grounds Information Memorandum (Covers both Stream 1 and 2)
• Part A: Stream 2 – Master Precinct Terms and Conditions and Glossary for the RFP
• Part B: Stream 2 – Master Precinct Opportunity, outlining the background of the Southwark Grounds Project, a detailed description of the Master Precinct opportunity, key due diligence, process and procedure (This Document).
• Part C: Stream 2 – Master Precinct Proponent Response Schedules outlining the information that must be submitted with each Proponent’s Proposal for it to be considered by Renewal SA (editable format).
• Part D: Stream 2 – Master Precinct Key Terms (KTs) setting out the intended terms of the Development (editable format).
All RFP documentation referenced above will be accessible via the SA Tenders and Contracts Website via URA056789 from 29 April 2025. A supporting Data Room will be independently hosted, and access will be via the nominated Contact, JLL acting for Renewal SA from Wednesday 7 May 2025. Some documentation may not be available as of the date of the Data Room opening, in this case the document will be identified for future upload, and an addendum issued vis SA Tenders and Contracts as soon as the document is available for download.
Any clarifications regarding the RFP must be directed to the nominated Contact.
The Terms and Conditions and Glossary contained within Part A: Stream 2 – Master Precinct Terms and Conditions and Glossary, set out the basis upon which information is provided to Proponents and the due diligence that Proponents are expected and required to undertake in respect of that information.
A Proponent may propose to purchase the Stream 2 Master Precinct in addition to one of the Individual Development Sites presented through Stream 1. However, an individual Proposal must be prepared for each opportunity that a Proponent wishes to purchase, with each Proposal assessed independently by the nominated Evaluation Panel.
The Evaluation Panel following the Evaluation Plan, will evaluate Proposals that Renewal SA receives, for the purposes of Renewal SA selecting a Shortlisted Developer to progress to the negotiation, documentation and approval phases of this RFP for the Master Precinct at Southwark Grounds.
The Project Opportunity
The Government of South Australia, via Renewal SA has a vision for the Southwark Grounds Project to become a catalyst neighbourhood that will set new benchmarks for connected, sustainable and higher density living, comprising:
• Up to 1,300 new dwellings of mixed typologies
• Minimum 20% Affordable Housing
• Over 15% of public open space, including a revitalised Karrawirra Parri/River Torrens and Riverbank Gardens.
• Targeting 30% tree canopy coverage
• Adaptive reuse of the State Heritage listed Walkerville Brew Tower and Colonel Light’s Theberton
Cottage foundations and Local Heritage Listed Electricity Supply Company Transformer
• 6 Star Green Star Communities Rating, with 5 Star Green Star (Buildings) certified through the Green Building Council of Australia
Southwark Grounds represents an unrivalled urban renewal opportunity in one of Adelaide’s most historically rich and strategically located growth areas.
Developer-ready and primed for fast tracked delivery, this compelling investment opportunity offers flexibility to capture innovation and market trends across a mixed range of residential typologies. With unique layers of heritage, prime Adelaide Central Business District connections and a coveted setting; Southwark Grounds is perfectly positioned to become Adelaide’s next great neighbourhood.
The Southwark Grounds Project is contained within a site comprising approximately 8.4 hectares of land located 2km from the Adelaide CBD, with direct frontage to Port Road, the Karrawirra Parri/River Torrens and Adelaide Park Lands.
In partnership with Renewal SA, development partners will have the opportunity to contribute towards a legacy-defining, mixed-use neighbourhood that sets a new benchmark for city-fringe living.