❓ Question regarding the Cook Labor government's investment in the Ocean Reef Marina development, specifically its impact on job creation and housing supply. The Minister's response highlights the project's benefits, criticizes the Liberal Party's opposition, and notes support from a Liberal MP.
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OCEAN REEF MARINA
408. Ms E.L. HAMILTON to the Minister for Lands:
I refer to the
Cook Labor government's significant investment to deliver the Ocean
Reef Marina.
(1) Can the
minister outline to the house how this development, which is creating thousands
of local jobs, will deliver significant levels of new housing?
(2) Can the
minister advise the house whether he is aware of any public commentary on this
important community infrastructure development?
408. Ms E.L. HAMILTON to the Minister for Lands:
I refer to the
Cook Labor government's significant investment to deliver the Ocean
Reef Marina.
(1) Can the
minister outline to the house how this development, which is creating thousands
of local jobs, will deliver significant levels of new housing?
(2) Can the
minister advise the house whether he is aware of any public commentary on this
important community infrastructure development?
AnswerView source ↗
(1)–(2) I
want to thank the member for her question and getting the right minister,
unlike the opposition, and also for her fierce advocacy for the Ocean Reef
Marina.
This is genuinely an exciting project
for Western Australia, Perth, and, in particular, our northern suburbs. There
is an excitement; we can feel it. I know the mayor, the former Liberal
minister, is excited and is right behind this project, just as we are as a state
government. In fact, it is brilliant to see the state and local governments
working hand-in-hand to deliver this incredible project.
Yesterday,
I was with the local member, the Minister for Emergency Services and the
Premier to announce the next milestone, which is the construction of the
Marine Rescue Whitfords hub and the Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club. These will be
built by Byte Construct and it will take around 14 months. These will be
state-of-the-art facilities that will enhance the overall marina.
I have to say that this marina
actually means a lot to Perth and the state economy. During its construction,
it will create 8 600 jobs and $3 billion for the economy. The actual amenities
it will provide will include a beautiful marina, boat pens and our first true
coastal pool, which I know people will flock to. Of course, critically, it will
also create a new residential hub, with 12 000 square metres of retail, cafes,
restaurants and 1 000 residential lots to help boost housing supply, including
a major social housing lot.
I note, unfortunately, that the
Leader of the Liberal Party was out yesterday criticising it and doing what she
does best: not really offering any policies but just criticising and
criticising. That is the only thing that the leader of the Liberals can do.
However, I note that someone else was very excited about it. Someone else got
on their social media and promoted it and was excited about it. I have to say,
is anything good enough for Ian Goodenough? Well, in this case, he is very
excited about the project. In fact —
Ms R. Saffioti : If Ian is
excited, we're excited.
Mr J.N. CAREY : We are
excited! We do not know whether he is blue or yellow and green. That will flow
out. I know he is a big fan of Barnaby Joyce.
He signalled about it on his social
media. In fact, someone might have thought that he was partly responsible for
the delivery of it. That is true classic Liberal form—we have seen it
with the Liberal candidate for Churchlands—claiming credit for things
it did not do. It is actually a mastered art by the Liberals. Ian Goodenough
said —
Progress of civil construction works
at Ocean Reef Marina has been remarkable.
It then sounds like he is trying to
be a real estate agent —
Release of the first residential lots
for sale are expected in 2025.
He said to visit the DevelopmentWA
website for more information. I do not know whether he is trying to be on the
commission, but do members know what is a nice change? It is a Liberal—until
he becomes a National—actually recognising an incredible project for Western
Australia. Would it not be nice if the leader of the Liberals or the housing
and planning spokesperson actually got behind a job-creating project that will
create housing for Western Australia?
want to thank the member for her question and getting the right minister,
unlike the opposition, and also for her fierce advocacy for the Ocean Reef
Marina.
This is genuinely an exciting project
for Western Australia, Perth, and, in particular, our northern suburbs. There
is an excitement; we can feel it. I know the mayor, the former Liberal
minister, is excited and is right behind this project, just as we are as a state
government. In fact, it is brilliant to see the state and local governments
working hand-in-hand to deliver this incredible project.
Yesterday,
I was with the local member, the Minister for Emergency Services and the
Premier to announce the next milestone, which is the construction of the
Marine Rescue Whitfords hub and the Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club. These will be
built by Byte Construct and it will take around 14 months. These will be
state-of-the-art facilities that will enhance the overall marina.
I have to say that this marina
actually means a lot to Perth and the state economy. During its construction,
it will create 8 600 jobs and $3 billion for the economy. The actual amenities
it will provide will include a beautiful marina, boat pens and our first true
coastal pool, which I know people will flock to. Of course, critically, it will
also create a new residential hub, with 12 000 square metres of retail, cafes,
restaurants and 1 000 residential lots to help boost housing supply, including
a major social housing lot.
I note, unfortunately, that the
Leader of the Liberal Party was out yesterday criticising it and doing what she
does best: not really offering any policies but just criticising and
criticising. That is the only thing that the leader of the Liberals can do.
However, I note that someone else was very excited about it. Someone else got
on their social media and promoted it and was excited about it. I have to say,
is anything good enough for Ian Goodenough? Well, in this case, he is very
excited about the project. In fact —
Ms R. Saffioti : If Ian is
excited, we're excited.
Mr J.N. CAREY : We are
excited! We do not know whether he is blue or yellow and green. That will flow
out. I know he is a big fan of Barnaby Joyce.
He signalled about it on his social
media. In fact, someone might have thought that he was partly responsible for
the delivery of it. That is true classic Liberal form—we have seen it
with the Liberal candidate for Churchlands—claiming credit for things
it did not do. It is actually a mastered art by the Liberals. Ian Goodenough
said —
Progress of civil construction works
at Ocean Reef Marina has been remarkable.
It then sounds like he is trying to
be a real estate agent —
Release of the first residential lots
for sale are expected in 2025.
He said to visit the DevelopmentWA
website for more information. I do not know whether he is trying to be on the
commission, but do members know what is a nice change? It is a Liberal—until
he becomes a National—actually recognising an incredible project for Western
Australia. Would it not be nice if the leader of the Liberals or the housing
and planning spokesperson actually got behind a job-creating project that will
create housing for Western Australia?
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