Development Topic - Community Living

Levande’s development engine powers ahead in SA

by Ian Horswill

Published February 25, 2026

Levande’s development engine powers ahead in SA — Pictured (from left to right): Daniel Gannon, Retirement Living Council Executive Director; Tom Broderick. FDC Builders; Sarah Andrews MP; Don Haggett, Chair of Residents' Committee, Levande Somerton Park; Kevin McCoy, Levande CEO; and John Smedley, Deputy Mayor, City of Holdfast Bay

Levande has broken ground on the next stage of its investment program, with CEO Kevin McCoy turning the sod on a new clubhouse at Somerton Park in Adelaide’s southern bayside suburbs.

The event follows the start of construction on 34 new villas already underway at Levande Somerton Park, representing a significant investment in the expansion of the Somerton Park community.

“Turning the first sod is a symbolic moment, but it represents something very real – the point where planning becomes reality,” Kevin said.

“At Somerton Park, this project is about strengthening the heart of an already thriving coastal community. Alongside the new villas now taking shape, the clubhouse will provide a place that brings people together and supports connection, activity and everyday enjoyment.”

An artist's render of the proposed clubhouse at Levande Somerton Park

The project will also contribute to broader housing availability by delivering new, purpose-built homes for older people within an established community, Levande said in a statement.