Mawson Lakes, South Australia in the southern sector of the City of Salisbury emulates the sophistication and the forward thinking of locations such as Silicon Valley, California and the university city of Montpelier, France. However, Mawson Lakes has taken the planning and objectives of these towns a step further.
By combining the elements of an existing technology park and university campus and adding in high quality innovative residential design complete with environmentally friendly design components, the residents of this community have been given the opportunity to ‘live, learn, work and play’ in the one suburb.
Innovative from conception to delivery, Mawson Lakes has the expertise of State and Local Government combined with the commercial savvy of the Delfin Lend Lease Consortium. This combination ensures that both local and state wide needs are considered and met, as well as commercial realities being kept in check.
The Mawson Lakes development arose out of active lobbying by the City of Salisbury to transform a once vacant and barren area into a leading edge urban development. With staff committed to the delivery of innovative environmental design principles in areas such as water and energy conservation, and the establishment of high level community facilities, the City of Salisbury has played a crucial role in ensuring that the development meets the standards set for it to be a showcase for future urban living.
As a partner in the development, the City of Salisbury is responsible for particular delivery aspects such as road infrastructure; drainage; and establishing the new Mawson Centre intended to provide community learning facilities to all members of the broader Salisbury community.
The City of Salisbury also has an advisory role through its involvement on many committees and management groups overseeing the development. This includes the Mawson Lakes Community Trust Fund Committee specifically established to ensure benefits are provided back to the local and broader Salisbury community from land sales.
The City of Salisbury has played a vital role in ensuring that Mawson Lakes continues to grow as a successful and fulfilled community.
