Construction underway on next 150-plus lots at Springwood, Gawler

The next phase of growth at Springwood in Gawler East is now taking shape, with construction officially underway on Stages 5, 6, and 7 of the masterplanned community.

Developer Walker Corporation has appointed Winslow Constructors to deliver the bulk earthworks and subdivisional works across the three stages, which will prepare more than 150 new residential lots for future registration. The works also include the remediation of the site's northwestern quarry, an area that will ultimately be transformed to capitalise on elevated views across the rolling hills south of the community.

The commencement marks another milestone for Springwood, which is planned to deliver around 2,200 homes in Gawler East and has become one of South Australia's largest masterplanned communities.

All three stages have now progressed to the sewer and drainage phase following earthworks, with major underground infrastructure currently being installed. This stage includes the sewer network and stormwater systems that will support future homes and streets throughout the precinct.

Stage 5 is currently listed as 60 per cent complete, with titles anticipated in the third quarter of 2026, subject to construction progress and approvals. Similar construction activity is underway across Stages 6 and 7 as the next tranche of homesites moves toward delivery.

The new stages will add to a community that has steadily expanded over recent years alongside significant investment in local infrastructure and amenities.

About Springwood

Springwood is one of South Australia's largest masterplanned communities, planned to deliver around 2,200 homes in Gawler East.

The estate has been built around the existing character of Gawler, a historic town with an established commercial centre, strong community infrastructure, and direct rail and road connections to Adelaide.

The estate's Village Centre sits at the heart of daily life at Springwood, with a Drakes Supermarket, childcare through Edge Early Learning, an X Convenience, local eateries, health and beauty stores, a newsagency, and a vet all operating on-site. Two additional major shopping centres, Gawler Central and Gawler Green, are within a five-minute drive, alongside Gawler's main street with its mix of hospitality, retail, and services.

On the transport side, the electrification of the Gawler Rail Line has reduced CBD commute times to around 48 minutes, with express services now running. The 2020 opening of the Gawler East Link Road, part of an $80 million infrastructure investment, provides a direct road bypass of central Gawler connecting to Calton Road via the Village Centre. The Northern Connector motorway, also opened in 2020, adds a further freight and commuter link between the Northern Expressway, South Road Superway, and Port River Expressway.

Open space makes up 34 per cent of the estate, with no home more than 200 metres from a park or recreational area. The $1 million, 9,000 sqm Highfield Reserve, featuring a nature playground, is connected to the rest of the estate by over four kilometres of walking and cycling trails. For those who enjoy getting further afield, the Barossa Trail cycling and walking path runs close to the estate, linking the Barossa Valley's cellar doors, cafes, and artisan producers.

Education within Gawler spans both public and private options, with the Edge Early Learning childcare centre already open within the Springwood Village Centre and a range of schools serving the broader community. All Springwood residents also have access to high-speed fibre internet via an Opticomm FTTP connection, a point of differentiation from standard NBN coverage.

Builders in Gawler East

Several South Australian builders are active across the Gawler East region, delivering a range of housing options suited to different lifestyles, block types, and budgets.

Kookaburra Homes

Kookaburra Homes is a multi-award-winning South Australian builder with over 40 years of construction experience, having operated under various names since 1984 before consolidating under the Kookaburra brand in 2015.

The company covers a broad geographic footprint across SA, from the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula through to the Murraylands and Eyre Peninsula.

Kookaburra positions itself around custom design, working with clients to tailor floorplans, finishes, and site-specific solutions, and has been recognised as HIA Professional Medium Builder of the Year for South Australia in 2019, 2020, and 2021, most recently taking out the HIA South Australian Country Home of the Year 2024.

Sarah Homes

Sarah Homes has been building across South Australia since 1961, making it one of the state's longest-serving residential builders.

The company's design philosophy centres on space, light, and orientation, homes are conceived around open-plan living, natural light flowing through generous windows and wide sliding doors, and thoughtful alignment with the surrounding landscape.

The range spans over 50 designs, from compact single-storey homes through to larger double-storey options, with flexibility to adjust floorplans and specifications to individual requirements.

The result is a builder suited to buyers who want considered design without a fully custom process.

Rivergum Homes

Established in 1994, Rivergum is described as South Australia's largest and most experienced medium-density home builder, with over 30 years of operation across the state.

The company operates across both residential building and community development, and positions its approach around what it calls "clever" design, reducing waste, maximising aesthetics, and integrating convenience into every stage of the process.

Each build is supported by a dedicated Customer Care team providing regular updates and progress images, with high-quality, on-trend fittings and finishes included as standard.

Rivergum also offers a Plan Lab tool that allows buyers to walk through their floorplan virtually before construction begins.

Weeks Homes

Weeks Homes brings over 30 years of South Australian residential building experience to the region, offering a wide range of home types, from single and double storey through to narrow block, acreage, and knockdown-rebuild designs.

The builder uses Supaloc steel frame construction throughout its range and operates its own MyChoice Design Studio for internal selections.

Weeks emphasises price transparency in its process: rather than quoting at the desk, the team produces professionally estimated, site-specific costs before contract signing, with the goal of minimising variations and surprises during the build.

House and land packages are available across multiple SA regions, including northern Adelaide where Gawler East sits.

Enduro Builders

Founded in 2015, Enduro Builders is a South Australian company specialising in high-performance and sustainable residential construction.

The builder holds Passivhaus certification, a rigorous international standard for energy efficiency, and positions its homes as healthier, quieter, and more comfortable than standard builds as a result.

Enduro operates a Benchmark Collection of designs suited to a range of lot types, including narrow blocks, and also offers full custom design.

The company is based in Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills, with a focus on delivering homes that prioritise long-term performance alongside architectural quality.

Bottom line

The commencement of earthworks across Stages 5, 6, and 7 at Springwood signals continued momentum in what is already a substantial community in Gawler East.

With over 150 lots progressing toward registration and Q3 2026 title estimates for Stage 5, buyers who secured land in these releases have clear visibility on their timeline.

For those still considering the area, the combination of Springwood's established amenity, transport infrastructure, and the Barossa's lifestyle offer, all within commuting distance of Adelaide, continues to make Gawler East a credible option for owner-occupiers at various life stages.

The range of builders operating across the region adds further flexibility, from entry-level and volume builds through to architecturally designed and performance-focused homes.