❓ The Minister for Housing outlines how the Metronet project, specifically the Morley-Ellenbrook rail line, is leading to new housing construction, particularly the Brabham project, and details government measures supporting the housing industry. The answer includes criticism of the previous government's handling of finances and infrastructure.
AnsweredQoN 1046Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
ELLENBROOK RAIL LINE —
HOUSING PACKAGE
1046. Ms J.J. SHAW to the Minister for Housing:
I refer to the work of the McGowan
Labor government in creating jobs and driving the housing construction industry
by encouraging responsible infill and new residential developments close to key
transport links.
(1) Can the
minister outline to the house how the planning underway for Metronet is leading
to new housing construction along the route of the Morley–Ellenbrook
rail line?
(2) Can the
minister update the house on other measures that this government is taking to
support the housing industry?
HOUSING PACKAGE
1046. Ms J.J. SHAW to the Minister for Housing:
I refer to the work of the McGowan
Labor government in creating jobs and driving the housing construction industry
by encouraging responsible infill and new residential developments close to key
transport links.
(1) Can the
minister outline to the house how the planning underway for Metronet is leading
to new housing construction along the route of the Morley–Ellenbrook
rail line?
(2) Can the
minister update the house on other measures that this government is taking to
support the housing industry?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for the question
and for her enduring interest in not only her own seat, but also the whole
north-eastern corridor, which, in real estate and property terms, is the
fastest growing segment of the metropolitan area.
(1)–(2) I was recently privileged to join with Peet, the
chosen partner for the Brabham project, and turn the first sod. For
those who are not necessarily familiar with it, Brabham is a significant
greenfield site that will take significant opportunities from the Ellenbrook
rail line. There will be about 3 000 homes over 220 hectares. There will be a very
significant approach to it. Most importantly, though, it will take into account
the Metronet project and use part of the $394 million that we have allocated for
the Metronet housing–jobs package. This particular development will
deliver 1 900 direct jobs and $2.3 billion worth of direct economic activity
and significantly assist the residential housing construction industry to
achieve the sorts of outcomes that it needs.
It is very important that we
understand that this would not necessarily be possible without the $4.5 billion of urban rail investment. As we heard the
Premier say, over 70 kilometres of rail has been planned and is under
construction by the McGowan government. This is a way to unlock it. The value
of and opportunities from this housing estate will be significantly enhanced by
the Whiteman Park station and the development around it. It not only allows us
to create the sort of thoughtful density that is needed up against a transit-oriented
development in a walkable catchment of 450 metres, but also allows the wider
area that will take in the 3 000-plus homes that are envisaged in this
development over the coming years to have access to appropriate public
transport.
It is really important that we
understand this, because under the previous government, this line would not
have happened. Not one inch of this line would have happened under the previous
government. In fact, under the previous government, all we would have got at
Whiteman Park was a cemetery. Members opposite really are quite hypocritical.
They want to come in here and tell us how to spend, but they do not want to
admit to their own errors and understand that the unique balance between fiscal
management and operating with the sector to create these sorts of outcomes is
what a responsible government does. As the Treasurer has said so many times,
when there is sub–two per cent expenses growth, the government has the
capacity to create these sorts of outcomes. An amount of $394 million has been
freed up —
Mr D.C. Nalder interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member!
Mr P.C. TINLEY : Under the
previous government, it was over eight per cent. It hit 10 per cent expenses
growth. The member cannot add up. He has a significant problem with numbers. He
says $32 billion. He will not look at the actual numbers.
Mr D.C. Nalder interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Bateman!
Mr P.C. TINLEY : He put this
state into $40 billion worth of debt. He can never be excused for that.
The
Ellenbrook rail line will deliver the north-eastern corridor the sort of
amenity it deserves. It will allow the final phases of the Ellenbrook town centre to be absolutely activated and it
will allow us to move on to other developments to assist in the
development and leveraging the opportunities from this rail line.
and for her enduring interest in not only her own seat, but also the whole
north-eastern corridor, which, in real estate and property terms, is the
fastest growing segment of the metropolitan area.
(1)–(2) I was recently privileged to join with Peet, the
chosen partner for the Brabham project, and turn the first sod. For
those who are not necessarily familiar with it, Brabham is a significant
greenfield site that will take significant opportunities from the Ellenbrook
rail line. There will be about 3 000 homes over 220 hectares. There will be a very
significant approach to it. Most importantly, though, it will take into account
the Metronet project and use part of the $394 million that we have allocated for
the Metronet housing–jobs package. This particular development will
deliver 1 900 direct jobs and $2.3 billion worth of direct economic activity
and significantly assist the residential housing construction industry to
achieve the sorts of outcomes that it needs.
It is very important that we
understand that this would not necessarily be possible without the $4.5 billion of urban rail investment. As we heard the
Premier say, over 70 kilometres of rail has been planned and is under
construction by the McGowan government. This is a way to unlock it. The value
of and opportunities from this housing estate will be significantly enhanced by
the Whiteman Park station and the development around it. It not only allows us
to create the sort of thoughtful density that is needed up against a transit-oriented
development in a walkable catchment of 450 metres, but also allows the wider
area that will take in the 3 000-plus homes that are envisaged in this
development over the coming years to have access to appropriate public
transport.
It is really important that we
understand this, because under the previous government, this line would not
have happened. Not one inch of this line would have happened under the previous
government. In fact, under the previous government, all we would have got at
Whiteman Park was a cemetery. Members opposite really are quite hypocritical.
They want to come in here and tell us how to spend, but they do not want to
admit to their own errors and understand that the unique balance between fiscal
management and operating with the sector to create these sorts of outcomes is
what a responsible government does. As the Treasurer has said so many times,
when there is sub–two per cent expenses growth, the government has the
capacity to create these sorts of outcomes. An amount of $394 million has been
freed up —
Mr D.C. Nalder interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member!
Mr P.C. TINLEY : Under the
previous government, it was over eight per cent. It hit 10 per cent expenses
growth. The member cannot add up. He has a significant problem with numbers. He
says $32 billion. He will not look at the actual numbers.
Mr D.C. Nalder interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Bateman!
Mr P.C. TINLEY : He put this
state into $40 billion worth of debt. He can never be excused for that.
The
Ellenbrook rail line will deliver the north-eastern corridor the sort of
amenity it deserves. It will allow the final phases of the Ellenbrook town centre to be absolutely activated and it
will allow us to move on to other developments to assist in the
development and leveraging the opportunities from this rail line.
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