THE Westport Taskforce last week released the consultation report 'Westport: What you have told us', which outlines the community feedback received during the first round of consultation on the development of the Westport: Ports and Environs Strategy.
ADDRESSING the Property Council of Australia's Multi-Unit Housing Conference in Perth last week, WA Housing Minister Peter Tinley has outlined the State Government's vision for a more compact and connected city with improved housing affordability and diversity.
WEST Australian Housing Minister Peter Tinley has announced the future of the Bentley Regeneration Project, which is expected to deliver a mix of at least 1,500 new homes in a revitalised and connected community.
A NEW agreement between the WA Government's development agency, LandCorp, and the City of Joondalup has set the framework for the development of the new Ocean Reef Marina precinct in Perth's north.
THE West Australian Government has released revised plans that aim to guide development across the Perth and Peel region.
WORK has officially started on the $145 million upgrade of Armadale Road in Perth, with Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities Paul Fletcher, WA Premier Mark McGowan and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti last week turning the first sod on the project.
A REFERENCE group involving stakeholders from housing-related, urban development and property groups will be formed to provide advice on station precinct development and land-use outcomes as part of the WA Government's METRONET program.
A BLUEPRINT for the establishment of Infrastructure WA (IWA) was released for public consultation last week by the State Government, with a proposal for a new approach to long-term infrastructure planning in Western Australia.
A NEW agreement between the West Australian Government and the City of Subiaco will allow for future public access to Subiaco Oval and paves the way for master planning for the precinct.
A CONCEPT design has been approved for the $100 million Murdoch Drive Connection to Roe Highway and Kwinana Freeway, which forms part of a $2.3 billion package of road and rail infrastructure works funded by the Australian ($1.6 billion) and West Australian ($750 million) governments.
THE WA Government has called for community feedback on its long-term Outer Harbour plan for Perth's future freight, trade, logistics, cruise shipping and defence needs, following the release of the 'Westport: Preparing for the Strategy' discussion paper.
FEDERAL Minister for Urban Infrastructure Paul Fletcher last week said Western Australian motorists will soon have a more efficient Kwinana Freeway, with potential contractors shortlisted for the $47 million Kwinana Freeway Smart Freeways project.
THE WA Government has introduced a new Heritage Bill to State Parliament, which will replace the Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990 with modern, updated legislation.
