❓ Mr. Hyde questions the Barnett Government on affordable housing commitments within the Elizabeth Quay Waterfront Project, focusing on definitions, guarantees, eligibility criteria, management, and funding. The Minister's response outlines the MRA's policy, the Department of Housing's involvement, and market-dependent timelines.
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In relation to Barnett Government claims that affordable housing will be built on the Waterfront Project site, I ask:
(a) what is the Minister's definition of an affordable housing unit;
(b) how many affordable housing units does the Minister guarantee will be built on this site and under what timeline;
(c) what legal requirements does the Minister have in place to ensure affordable housing is only available to tenants below a certain income threshold;
(d) who will be managing the housing on the Waterfront; and
(e) what is the total cost of the affordable housing component and what is the funding source of the development?
(a) what is the Minister's definition of an affordable housing unit;
(b) how many affordable housing units does the Minister guarantee will be built on this site and under what timeline;
(c) what legal requirements does the Minister have in place to ensure affordable housing is only available to tenants below a certain income threshold;
(d) who will be managing the housing on the Waterfront; and
(e) what is the total cost of the affordable housing component and what is the funding source of the development?
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Answered
7 August 2012
Responded by
Minister for Planning
Response time
77 days
(a)
Affordable
housing in the Elizabeth Quay development will be required to meet the definition set out in the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority's (MRA) Central Perth Affordable and Diverse Housing Policy. This is a dwelling provided to eligible occupiers as either Affordable Owner Occupier Housing through MRA and the Department of Housing's Shared Equity Program or Social Housing provided by the Department of Housing.
(b)
The MRA's Policy stipulates 10 to 15 per cent of dwellings within the precinct must be affordable housing. The timeline for the construction is subject to market forces. The final quantum will be dependent on the overall volume of units approved.
(c)
The dwellings will only be available to owners-occupiers or tenants who meet eligibility criteria established by the Department of Housing. Caveats and Memorials on Titles are also used to control ownership and occupation of the dwellings.
(d)
The Department of Housing is the preferred manager. Should another housing provider, such as a not-for-profit organisation, be able to achieve the same outcome and certainty, this will be considered by the MRA.
(e)
Under the MRA Central Perth Affordable and Diverse Housing Policy, affordable housing is secured at construction cost with CPI adjustment. The MRA has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Housing which funds purchases.
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Affordable
housing in the Elizabeth Quay development will be required to meet the definition set out in the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority's (MRA) Central Perth Affordable and Diverse Housing Policy. This is a dwelling provided to eligible occupiers as either Affordable Owner Occupier Housing through MRA and the Department of Housing's Shared Equity Program or Social Housing provided by the Department of Housing.
(b)
The MRA's Policy stipulates 10 to 15 per cent of dwellings within the precinct must be affordable housing. The timeline for the construction is subject to market forces. The final quantum will be dependent on the overall volume of units approved.
(c)
The dwellings will only be available to owners-occupiers or tenants who meet eligibility criteria established by the Department of Housing. Caveats and Memorials on Titles are also used to control ownership and occupation of the dwellings.
(d)
The Department of Housing is the preferred manager. Should another housing provider, such as a not-for-profit organisation, be able to achieve the same outcome and certainty, this will be considered by the MRA.
(e)
Under the MRA Central Perth Affordable and Diverse Housing Policy, affordable housing is secured at construction cost with CPI adjustment. The MRA has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Housing which funds purchases.
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