❓ Hon Dr Steve Thomas inquires about the future of the former Kensington biosecurity site, including its evaluation, potential uses, and zoning. The Minister confirms assessments are underway, the land hasn't been transferred, and the current zoning allows for residential, mixed-use, and research/development.
AnsweredQoN 773Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
State Biosecurity Centre
773. Hon Dr Steve Thomas to the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister
for Planning and Lands:
I refer to my
question without notice 1482 of 13 November 2024 on the Department of Primary
Industries and Regional Development's former Kensington biosecurity site.
(1) As at 15 September 2025, has DevelopmentWA
and/or the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage sought, undertaken or
proposed an evaluation process or usage options assessment of the site?
(2) If yes to (1), what assessments, proposals,
site valuations and land usage options have been considered?
(3) Has the land been transferred to
DevelopmentWA?
(4) What is the total land area of the site and
its current zoning?
(5) Has the minister considered a variation to
site zoning, and, by extension, what permissible usages are afforded to the
site?
773. Hon Dr Steve Thomas to the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister
for Planning and Lands:
I refer to my
question without notice 1482 of 13 November 2024 on the Department of Primary
Industries and Regional Development's former Kensington biosecurity site.
(1) As at 15 September 2025, has DevelopmentWA
and/or the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage sought, undertaken or
proposed an evaluation process or usage options assessment of the site?
(2) If yes to (1), what assessments, proposals,
site valuations and land usage options have been considered?
(3) Has the land been transferred to
DevelopmentWA?
(4) What is the total land area of the site and
its current zoning?
(5) Has the minister considered a variation to
site zoning, and, by extension, what permissible usages are afforded to the
site?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. I provide the following on
behalf of the Minister for Planning and Lands.
(1) Yes.
(2) A range of due diligence investigations have
been undertaken to identify the site's opportunities and constraints. Land use
and planning investigations are ongoing to guide the future development of the
site.
(3) No.
(4) The site is 22.115 hectares and currently
zoned "Urban" under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and "Centre"
under the City of South Perth: Local Planning
Scheme No. 7 .
(5) The urban zoning and Bentley–Curtin Specialised Activity Centre Plan identifies residential as the primary land use, supported by mixed-use and research/development
land uses.
honourable member for some notice of the question. I provide the following on
behalf of the Minister for Planning and Lands.
(1) Yes.
(2) A range of due diligence investigations have
been undertaken to identify the site's opportunities and constraints. Land use
and planning investigations are ongoing to guide the future development of the
site.
(3) No.
(4) The site is 22.115 hectares and currently
zoned "Urban" under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and "Centre"
under the City of South Perth: Local Planning
Scheme No. 7 .
(5) The urban zoning and Bentley–Curtin Specialised Activity Centre Plan identifies residential as the primary land use, supported by mixed-use and research/development
land uses.
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