Welcome to the Aldinga Arts EcoVillage Website

This community development, built on 33 hectares of previously farmed land within the rural township area of Aldinga, is 40 minutes south of Adelaide. Sustainable design principles have been used throughout the development. 17 hectares will accommodate150+dwellings. Through Community Title, purchasers own their plots outright, together with a share in the common land, farm and cultural facilities. Residents are obliged to respect by-laws requiring environmental and social responsibility. Houses must be energy efficient, include solar hot water provision and be served by a 10,000 litre rainwater tank. Purchasers are encouraged to communicate and consult with neighbours prior to building.

16 hectares will accommodate the 'village farm', which will eventually be certified organic. The farm includes a treatment plant which recycles waste water for irrigation, lagoons, tree buffers, wood lots, community plots for individuals, and lease arrangements for organic food crops, all developed on Permaculture principles. Further open space allows for village commons, and community gardens and orchards. The farm will also host a Permaculture education centre and native nursery, providing opportunities for volunteers, and horticulture therapies. For Tour information, click on “Tours“.

All of the road reserves are planted with food bearing trees. The heart of the village design is the Community Facility, which will offer recreational, educational, arts and community activities, 'plaza' areas for markets, festivals, displays, performances and celebrations, a restaurant and an interpretive centre. Public access to the village is via walking paths. Visitors will be able to participate in community arts, food and social events with an emphasis on the environment, community, the arts, and design innovation. The village has the following design features:
o Renewable energy - solar hot water, PV and wind power
o Water supply from household rainwater tanks; mains used only occasionally
o Storm Water retention in ponds, fed by swales from roads and buildings.
o Sewerage treated, and reclaimed water used for irrigation on site.
o Underground services in Polyethylene (non PVC) pipes and conduits.
o Internal roads are intentionally narrow in construction; promoting slow flow of traffic, and allowing right of way for pedestrians and cyclists.
o Edible and indigenous planting in common areas and private gardens.
o Neighbourhood orchards with fruit and nut trees.
o A Central Facility for visual and performing arts and culture.
o Centralised postal, refuse, and recycling collection.
o Reticulated natural gas.
o Reduced energy and water charges year after year.
o A safe healthy environment for children to live grow and learn.

Explore the final stage we have called Culture Walk incorporating the exceptional “Terraces @ Culture Walk“ development.