The developers behind Victor Harbor’s Anchorage site have revealed a $110 million redevelopment plan that replaces an earlier approved scheme. Westside Constructions and John Seymour Consolidated will collaborate on the project, transforming the waterfront property at 21-29 Flinders Parade into a mixed-use development. The proposal features a six-level structure with 45 apartments, 63 hotel rooms, a restaurant and bar, an executive retreat with spa facilities, and event spaces. They will also restore the heritage-listed building, originally constructed as the Warringa Guest House in the early 1900s, and add 500 public carparking spaces.
This is the second major redevelopment plan for the site. In 2023, Victor Harbor Council approved a $40 million project that included a six-story hotel with 126 rooms, five penthouses, a conference area, and heritage restoration. That plan also introduced a 266-space carpark, with 89 spaces reserved for hotel guests. The new proposal operates independently of the earlier approval and does not address the carpark arrangement from the previous scheme.
The latest plan has secured council planning approval but remains subject to feasibility studies and due diligence by the joint venture. If finalized, construction is expected to begin in mid-2027, according to the developers. Greg Phillips, CEO of Westside Constructions, explained that the project will blend the heritage building with contemporary hotel and residential elements.
John Seymour Consolidated, owned by the Thomas family, who also operate Thomas Foods International, will handle construction. The proposal comes as Victor Harbor’s apartment market records stronger demand, with apartment rents reported to have risen 17 per cent in the year to 2026. The town has also attracted new premium apartment development, including the Breeze project on Flinders Parade, where a two-level penthouse was recently marketed for $2 million.
Victor Harbor is also strengthening its business infrastructure. International Workplace Group (IWG) recently launched Regus Victor Harbour, a flexible office space on Torrens Street, catering to remote workers and local entrepreneurs. IWG spokesperson Aleisha Byles said Victor Harbor is a natural addition to the company’s South Australian network, extending access to premium workspace into one of the state’s fastest-growing regional communities. “This new Regus location reflects the continued shift towards more flexible, hybrid ways of working, providing local businesses, entrepreneurs and remote workers with professional workspace, meeting facilities and opportunities to connect.”