Mr. Stephens inquires about the public housing situation in Tom Price, including current stock, waiting lists, allocation dates, and planned additions. The response reveals a shortage, particularly in smaller units, and long wait times.

AnsweredQoN 873Legislative Assembly
Asked
19 May 2009
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Housing and Works

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With regards to the township of Tom Price:
(1) What is the current public (Homeswest) housing rental stock for each of the following categories:
(a) 1 bedroom;
(b) 2 bedroom;
(c) 3 bedroom; and
(d) 4+ bedroom?
(2) What number of people are on the rental waiting lists in Tom Price for public housing in each of these categories?
(3) What is the application date for applicants on the waiting list that are currently being allocated public housing in each of these categories?
(4) What additional new public housing units are to be allocated to Tom Price in each of these categories in 2009–2010?

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Answered
18 June 2009
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works
Response time
30 days
(1) 19
(a) 0
(b) 0
(c) 19
(d) 0
(2) 18
(a) 7
(b) 4
(c) 4
(d) 3
(3) (a) May 2006
(b) February 2008
(c) November 2007
(d) February 2008
(4) Nil.
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