❓ Question on Notice regarding the acquisition of properties in the Stakehill Wetlands Precinct by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), including pricing, hardship cases, appeal avenues, and future purchase plans.
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(b) what was the average price paid in each of the financial years; (c) have any cases been treated as hardship; (d) if yes, how many; (e) what method is being used to determine the price to be paid for properties; (f) is there any avenue for an independent appeal against valuations; (g) if yes, how many appeals have been lodged; (h) if no to (6), why not; (i) how many properties are still in private ownership in the Stakehill Wetlands Precinct; (j) is it proposed that the DPI will continue to negotiate to buy these properties; and (k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(c) have any cases been treated as hardship; (d) if yes, how many; (e) what method is being used to determine the price to be paid for properties; (f) is there any avenue for an independent appeal against valuations; (g) if yes, how many appeals have been lodged; (h) if no to (6), why not; (i) how many properties are still in private ownership in the Stakehill Wetlands Precinct; (j) is it proposed that the DPI will continue to negotiate to buy these properties; and (k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(d) if yes, how many; (e) what method is being used to determine the price to be paid for properties; (f) is there any avenue for an independent appeal against valuations; (g) if yes, how many appeals have been lodged; (h) if no to (6), why not; (i) how many properties are still in private ownership in the Stakehill Wetlands Precinct; (j) is it proposed that the DPI will continue to negotiate to buy these properties; and (k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(e) what method is being used to determine the price to be paid for properties; (f) is there any avenue for an independent appeal against valuations; (g) if yes, how many appeals have been lodged; (h) if no to (6), why not; (i) how many properties are still in private ownership in the Stakehill Wetlands Precinct; (j) is it proposed that the DPI will continue to negotiate to buy these properties; and (k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(f) is there any avenue for an independent appeal against valuations; (g) if yes, how many appeals have been lodged; (h) if no to (6), why not; (i) how many properties are still in private ownership in the Stakehill Wetlands Precinct; (j) is it proposed that the DPI will continue to negotiate to buy these properties; and (k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(g) if yes, how many appeals have been lodged; (h) if no to (6), why not; (i) how many properties are still in private ownership in the Stakehill Wetlands Precinct; (j) is it proposed that the DPI will continue to negotiate to buy these properties; and (k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(h) if no to (6), why not; (i) how many properties are still in private ownership in the Stakehill Wetlands Precinct; (j) is it proposed that the DPI will continue to negotiate to buy these properties; and (k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(i) how many properties are still in private ownership in the Stakehill Wetlands Precinct; (j) is it proposed that the DPI will continue to negotiate to buy these properties; and (k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(j) is it proposed that the DPI will continue to negotiate to buy these properties; and (k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(a & b) 2000/01 2 properties purchased Lot 779 $295,000 5.12ha Lot 594 $690,000 11.20ha 2001/02 2 properties purchased Lot 599 $290,000 8.95ha Lot 593 $250,000 7.56ha 2002/03 2 properties (Lots 595 and 596) compulsorily taken, together with a small taking from Lot 763 for the South West Metropolitan Railway adjacent to Mandurah Road. Compensation claims are yet to be lodged for the lands taken. (c) Yes (d) 3 (e) Two private independent valuations which disregard any Metropolitan Region Scheme reservations such as road widening (other regional roads), railways and Planning Control Area 58. (f) · In the case of open market negotiations, the answer is no. · In the case of an election to purchase the owner may submit the matter to commercial arbitration, the Supreme Court or some other method agreed between the Western Australia Planning Committee (WAPC) and the landowner. · Where land is compulsorily taken should the land owner not accept the offer of the resuming authority the matter may be referred by the landowner to the Compensation Court. · In all other cases purchase occurs by negotiation with the owner taking their own advice. The owner retains the option of offering the property for sale on the open market. (g) Nil (h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
2002/03 2 properties (Lots 595 and 596) compulsorily taken, together with a small taking from Lot 763 for the South West Metropolitan Railway adjacent to Mandurah Road. Compensation claims are yet to be lodged for the lands taken.
(d) 3 (e) Two private independent valuations which disregard any Metropolitan Region Scheme reservations such as road widening (other regional roads), railways and Planning Control Area 58. (f) · In the case of open market negotiations, the answer is no. · In the case of an election to purchase the owner may submit the matter to commercial arbitration, the Supreme Court or some other method agreed between the Western Australia Planning Committee (WAPC) and the landowner. · Where land is compulsorily taken should the land owner not accept the offer of the resuming authority the matter may be referred by the landowner to the Compensation Court. · In all other cases purchase occurs by negotiation with the owner taking their own advice. The owner retains the option of offering the property for sale on the open market. (g) Nil (h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
(e) Two private independent valuations which disregard any Metropolitan Region Scheme reservations such as road widening (other regional roads), railways and Planning Control Area 58. (f) · In the case of open market negotiations, the answer is no. · In the case of an election to purchase the owner may submit the matter to commercial arbitration, the Supreme Court or some other method agreed between the Western Australia Planning Committee (WAPC) and the landowner. · Where land is compulsorily taken should the land owner not accept the offer of the resuming authority the matter may be referred by the landowner to the Compensation Court. · In all other cases purchase occurs by negotiation with the owner taking their own advice. The owner retains the option of offering the property for sale on the open market. (g) Nil (h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
(f) · In the case of open market negotiations, the answer is no. · In the case of an election to purchase the owner may submit the matter to commercial arbitration, the Supreme Court or some other method agreed between the Western Australia Planning Committee (WAPC) and the landowner. · Where land is compulsorily taken should the land owner not accept the offer of the resuming authority the matter may be referred by the landowner to the Compensation Court. · In all other cases purchase occurs by negotiation with the owner taking their own advice. The owner retains the option of offering the property for sale on the open market. (g) Nil (h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
· In the case of an election to purchase the owner may submit the matter to commercial arbitration, the Supreme Court or some other method agreed between the Western Australia Planning Committee (WAPC) and the landowner. · Where land is compulsorily taken should the land owner not accept the offer of the resuming authority the matter may be referred by the landowner to the Compensation Court. · In all other cases purchase occurs by negotiation with the owner taking their own advice. The owner retains the option of offering the property for sale on the open market. (g) Nil (h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
· Where land is compulsorily taken should the land owner not accept the offer of the resuming authority the matter may be referred by the landowner to the Compensation Court. · In all other cases purchase occurs by negotiation with the owner taking their own advice. The owner retains the option of offering the property for sale on the open market. (g) Nil (h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
· In all other cases purchase occurs by negotiation with the owner taking their own advice. The owner retains the option of offering the property for sale on the open market. (g) Nil (h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
(g) Nil (h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
(h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
(i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
(j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
(c) have any cases been treated as hardship; (d) if yes, how many; (e) what method is being used to determine the price to be paid for properties; (f) is there any avenue for an independent appeal against valuations; (g) if yes, how many appeals have been lodged; (h) if no to (6), why not; (i) how many properties are still in private ownership in the Stakehill Wetlands Precinct; (j) is it proposed that the DPI will continue to negotiate to buy these properties; and (k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(d) if yes, how many; (e) what method is being used to determine the price to be paid for properties; (f) is there any avenue for an independent appeal against valuations; (g) if yes, how many appeals have been lodged; (h) if no to (6), why not; (i) how many properties are still in private ownership in the Stakehill Wetlands Precinct; (j) is it proposed that the DPI will continue to negotiate to buy these properties; and (k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(e) what method is being used to determine the price to be paid for properties; (f) is there any avenue for an independent appeal against valuations; (g) if yes, how many appeals have been lodged; (h) if no to (6), why not; (i) how many properties are still in private ownership in the Stakehill Wetlands Precinct; (j) is it proposed that the DPI will continue to negotiate to buy these properties; and (k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(f) is there any avenue for an independent appeal against valuations; (g) if yes, how many appeals have been lodged; (h) if no to (6), why not; (i) how many properties are still in private ownership in the Stakehill Wetlands Precinct; (j) is it proposed that the DPI will continue to negotiate to buy these properties; and (k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(g) if yes, how many appeals have been lodged; (h) if no to (6), why not; (i) how many properties are still in private ownership in the Stakehill Wetlands Precinct; (j) is it proposed that the DPI will continue to negotiate to buy these properties; and (k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(h) if no to (6), why not; (i) how many properties are still in private ownership in the Stakehill Wetlands Precinct; (j) is it proposed that the DPI will continue to negotiate to buy these properties; and (k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(i) how many properties are still in private ownership in the Stakehill Wetlands Precinct; (j) is it proposed that the DPI will continue to negotiate to buy these properties; and (k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(j) is it proposed that the DPI will continue to negotiate to buy these properties; and (k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(k) if yes, is there a timetable for the purchase of these properties?
(a & b) 2000/01 2 properties purchased Lot 779 $295,000 5.12ha Lot 594 $690,000 11.20ha 2001/02 2 properties purchased Lot 599 $290,000 8.95ha Lot 593 $250,000 7.56ha 2002/03 2 properties (Lots 595 and 596) compulsorily taken, together with a small taking from Lot 763 for the South West Metropolitan Railway adjacent to Mandurah Road. Compensation claims are yet to be lodged for the lands taken. (c) Yes (d) 3 (e) Two private independent valuations which disregard any Metropolitan Region Scheme reservations such as road widening (other regional roads), railways and Planning Control Area 58. (f) · In the case of open market negotiations, the answer is no. · In the case of an election to purchase the owner may submit the matter to commercial arbitration, the Supreme Court or some other method agreed between the Western Australia Planning Committee (WAPC) and the landowner. · Where land is compulsorily taken should the land owner not accept the offer of the resuming authority the matter may be referred by the landowner to the Compensation Court. · In all other cases purchase occurs by negotiation with the owner taking their own advice. The owner retains the option of offering the property for sale on the open market. (g) Nil (h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
2002/03 2 properties (Lots 595 and 596) compulsorily taken, together with a small taking from Lot 763 for the South West Metropolitan Railway adjacent to Mandurah Road. Compensation claims are yet to be lodged for the lands taken.
(d) 3 (e) Two private independent valuations which disregard any Metropolitan Region Scheme reservations such as road widening (other regional roads), railways and Planning Control Area 58. (f) · In the case of open market negotiations, the answer is no. · In the case of an election to purchase the owner may submit the matter to commercial arbitration, the Supreme Court or some other method agreed between the Western Australia Planning Committee (WAPC) and the landowner. · Where land is compulsorily taken should the land owner not accept the offer of the resuming authority the matter may be referred by the landowner to the Compensation Court. · In all other cases purchase occurs by negotiation with the owner taking their own advice. The owner retains the option of offering the property for sale on the open market. (g) Nil (h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
(e) Two private independent valuations which disregard any Metropolitan Region Scheme reservations such as road widening (other regional roads), railways and Planning Control Area 58. (f) · In the case of open market negotiations, the answer is no. · In the case of an election to purchase the owner may submit the matter to commercial arbitration, the Supreme Court or some other method agreed between the Western Australia Planning Committee (WAPC) and the landowner. · Where land is compulsorily taken should the land owner not accept the offer of the resuming authority the matter may be referred by the landowner to the Compensation Court. · In all other cases purchase occurs by negotiation with the owner taking their own advice. The owner retains the option of offering the property for sale on the open market. (g) Nil (h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
(f) · In the case of open market negotiations, the answer is no. · In the case of an election to purchase the owner may submit the matter to commercial arbitration, the Supreme Court or some other method agreed between the Western Australia Planning Committee (WAPC) and the landowner. · Where land is compulsorily taken should the land owner not accept the offer of the resuming authority the matter may be referred by the landowner to the Compensation Court. · In all other cases purchase occurs by negotiation with the owner taking their own advice. The owner retains the option of offering the property for sale on the open market. (g) Nil (h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
· In the case of an election to purchase the owner may submit the matter to commercial arbitration, the Supreme Court or some other method agreed between the Western Australia Planning Committee (WAPC) and the landowner. · Where land is compulsorily taken should the land owner not accept the offer of the resuming authority the matter may be referred by the landowner to the Compensation Court. · In all other cases purchase occurs by negotiation with the owner taking their own advice. The owner retains the option of offering the property for sale on the open market. (g) Nil (h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
· Where land is compulsorily taken should the land owner not accept the offer of the resuming authority the matter may be referred by the landowner to the Compensation Court. · In all other cases purchase occurs by negotiation with the owner taking their own advice. The owner retains the option of offering the property for sale on the open market. (g) Nil (h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
· In all other cases purchase occurs by negotiation with the owner taking their own advice. The owner retains the option of offering the property for sale on the open market. (g) Nil (h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
(g) Nil (h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
(h) N/A (i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
(i) 28 (j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
(j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
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Answered
20 November 2003
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
37 days
The Member should note that it is the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) that acquires the properties referred to in this response. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure conducts acquisition activities on behalf of the WAPC:
(a & b) 2000/01 2 properties purchased Lot 779 $295,000 5.12ha
Lot 594 $690,000 11.20ha
2001/02 2 properties purchased Lot 599 $290,000 8.95ha
Lot 593 $250,000 7.56ha
2002/03 2 properties (Lots 595 and 596) compulsorily taken, together with a small taking from Lot 763 for the South West Metropolitan Railway adjacent to Mandurah Road. Compensation claims are yet to be lodged for the lands taken.
(c) Yes
(d) 3
(e) Two private independent valuations which disregard any Metropolitan Region Scheme reservations such as road widening (other regional roads), railways and Planning Control Area 58.
(f)
· In the case of open market negotiations, the answer is no.
· In the case of an election to purchase the owner may submit the matter to commercial arbitration, the Supreme Court or some other method agreed between the Western Australia Planning Committee (WAPC) and the landowner.
· Where land is compulsorily taken should the land owner not accept the offer of the resuming authority the matter may be referred by the landowner to the Compensation Court.
· In all other cases purchase occurs by negotiation with the owner taking their own advice. The owner retains the option of offering the property for sale on the open market.
(g) Nil
(h) N/A
(i) 28
(j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
(a & b) 2000/01 2 properties purchased Lot 779 $295,000 5.12ha
Lot 594 $690,000 11.20ha
2001/02 2 properties purchased Lot 599 $290,000 8.95ha
Lot 593 $250,000 7.56ha
2002/03 2 properties (Lots 595 and 596) compulsorily taken, together with a small taking from Lot 763 for the South West Metropolitan Railway adjacent to Mandurah Road. Compensation claims are yet to be lodged for the lands taken.
(c) Yes
(d) 3
(e) Two private independent valuations which disregard any Metropolitan Region Scheme reservations such as road widening (other regional roads), railways and Planning Control Area 58.
(f)
· In the case of open market negotiations, the answer is no.
· In the case of an election to purchase the owner may submit the matter to commercial arbitration, the Supreme Court or some other method agreed between the Western Australia Planning Committee (WAPC) and the landowner.
· Where land is compulsorily taken should the land owner not accept the offer of the resuming authority the matter may be referred by the landowner to the Compensation Court.
· In all other cases purchase occurs by negotiation with the owner taking their own advice. The owner retains the option of offering the property for sale on the open market.
(g) Nil
(h) N/A
(i) 28
(j) & (k) Yes, subject to a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme to reserve Stakehill Swamp for Parks and Recreation being initiated and advertised for public comment under Section 33 of the Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act.
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