IN his latest report, Auditor General Colin Murphy has found that while government had gradually improved cycling infrastructure in the Perth metropolitan area, better planning, sustained funding and cooperation of local government authorities is needed to complete a safe and viable cycle network.
IN an Australian first, the Western Australian Government last week announced that motorists in the Perth CBD will trial a new flashing yellow caution light which encourages them to give way to pedestrians.
WESTERN Australian Planning Minister John Day last week announced the release of the draft Swan Valley Development Plan, which he said will provide greater protection for agricultural land and encourage tourism activities that supported and complemented the area's rural character.
PLANS to introduce 'micro lots' to Western Australia are a return to the early days of housing diversity, according to QWest Paterson Property Valuers and Consultants Chairman, Warwick Hemsley.
THE West Australian Government last week said the revitalisation of Scarborough has taken a major step forward, with the adoption of the master plan and the call for an architect to design a new building for the future beach hub.
THE West Australian Government last week said the transformation of the city's eastside precinct has taken another step forward with the lodgement of the first development application for the six hectare, nine-lot Waterbank project.
WA Planning Minister John Day last week announced the release of the Western Australian Planning Commission's (WAPC) revised draft Liveable Neighbourhoods policy, which he said will guide the design of future communities in Perth and Peel and regional centres across the State.
WEST Australian Planning Minister John Day last week announced approval of a new inner city residential development - including 563 apartments and five restaurant, cafe and retail tenancies - at Perth City Link.
THE West Australian Government last week announced the gazettal of the new Local Planning Schemes regulations, which will come into effect from October 19 and potentially reduce building and renovating times by up to two months for planning compliant homes.
THE Australian and West Australian governments last week said more than 52,000 motorists driving on the Kwinana Freeway southbound each day will now enjoy a four-lane freeway between Roe Highway and Armadale Road, ahead of time and under budget.
A NEW study identifies the infrastructure and property developments that will keep WA growing as the mining boom fades, with the proposed MAX light rail system and the Peel Business Park among the key projects identified by the report.
WEST Australian Heritage Minister Albert Jacob last week released a proposed new Western Australian Heritage Act for a six-week public comment period.
WORK on the train station at the new Perth Stadium site at Burswood has reached a major milestone with construction now under way.
