The state government has announced land rezoning it says will allow at least 1000 new homes to be built in Adelaide’s north, south and west.

It says the measure will help to tackle the state’s housing crisis, but only 114 of the thousand allotments are in the south, at O’Sullivan Beach.

The rezoning paves the way for an increase in mixed use development, while meeting the demand for more affordable housing and prioritising open, green public space, according to the government.

The O’Sullivan Beach rezoning will enable vacant land to be developed into low to medium density housing, with a new noise barrier to reduce the impact to the area from nearby industry.

Now the land has been rezoned, property owners can begin detailed Master Plan design work and submit concept plans, with civil works on the sites expected to start this year.

The 6ha of land at 36-70 Gumeracha Road and 64 Baden Terrace has been rezoned from Strategic Employment Zone to General Neighbourhood Zone.

Minister for Housing and Urban Development Nick Champion says unlocking greater opportunities for a wide range of housing across multiple areas of the city is a key focus.

“When assessing the code amendments, we have listened to the feedback from the community and believe the new zoning will strike a balance between the public’s expectations and the need for development.

“It’s important these applications have highlighted a need for considered design, with more open space to be integrated into the residential areas.”

This latest announcement follows land releases or proposed rezoning in Aldinga, Noarlunga Downs and Goolwa North in the last year.

While the state government says increasing the supply of land is the key to solving the chronic housing shortage, existing residents have expressed concerns about a lack of infrastructure planning.

Meanwhile Victor Harbor is set to keep growing with the launch of the Seascape development at Waitpinga.

Civecon Developments has invited the community to an open day on Saturday 20 January from 11am to 2pm, for coffee, a sausage sizzle and chat with sales consultants about what will be available.