❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice seeks clarification on the funding allocation for several election promises related to regional development projects, including school upgrades, park redevelopments, fire stations, childcare support, and recreational facilities. The response provides specific budget references and details on past spending.
AnsweredQoN 439Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 August 2025
Member
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Sport and Recreation
QuestionView source ↗
(1) The ‘Delivering our Vision for the Great Southern’ document states that $400,000 will be allocated to upgrade the car park at Denmark Primary School. It does not appear to be a specific line item in the budget papers. Where has this been included to be funded? (2) The ‘Delivering our Vision for the South West’ document accompanying this budget states that the election promise of $1.25 million for the Manjimup Rea Park and Collier Street Redevelopment is included in the budget. It does not appear to be a specific line item in the budget papers. Where has this been included to be funded: (a) What does it include in terms of scope and dollar figure? (3) The ‘Delivering our Vision for the Vision for Bunbury, Vasse and Warren-Blackwood’ document published in February 2025 states an election promise of “$5 million for a new Margaret River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Station”. It does not appear to be a specific line item in the budget papers. Where has this been included to be funded: (a) What does it include in terms of scope and dollar figure? (4) The ‘Delivering our Vision for the Vision for Bunbury, Vasse and Warren-Blackwood’ document published in February 2025 states an election promise to provide “Support for affordable regional childcare services”. It does not appear to be a specific line item in the budget papers. Where has this been included to be funded: (a) Is any of this funding being delivered to projects in Warren-Blackwood? (5) Has funding been allocated for the development of the Boyup Brook Recreation Centre which is intended to be used as a dual purpose recreational centre and Evacuation Centre: (a) If so, where is this located in the budget and what does it include in terms of scope and dollar figure? (6) $100,000 is allocated in 2025–26 for the “Assisting Staying in Place to Thrive” initiative. I ask: (a) What specific outcomes are expected to be achieved with the $100,000 allocation in 2025–26 for the “Assisting Staying in Place to Thrive” initiative; (b) Does the government anticipate this is sufficient to meaningfully support seniors across regional Western Australia who wish to age in place; (c) Is this program funded anywhere else in this budget : (i) If so, where; and (d) What is the plan to fund this program beyond 2025-26 ?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
16 September 2025
Response time
9 days
1. Point 6, page 361, Budget Paper No. 2.
2. Line-item Community Facilities and Infrastructure - Sport and Recreation on page 220 on 2025-26 Budget Paper No. 2.
3. A total of $5.1 million has been spent over 2018-19 to 2024-25 to construct the new Margaret River VFRS Station.
4. $5.1 million was provided to the Department of Communities (Communities) over 2021-22 to 2024-25 to improve access to childcare in the regions.
5. No.
6. The State Government provided $250,000 ($150,000 in 2024-25 and $100,000 in 2025-26) to the ‘Assisting Staying in Place to Thrive’ initiative, which aims to support the sustainability of the Staying in Place (SIP) program by:
· establishing processes and capacity to embed SIP into Linkwest’s core business, including further development of the online platform and resource library;
· production of a sustainability plan by Linkwest; and
· start-up support for 10 SIP Hubs across Western Australia.
The $250,000 allocated to the Assisting Staying in Place to Thrive initiative over 2024-25 and 2025-26 is a one-off commitment. The initiative is intended to enable Linkwest to embed SIP as part of its core business, including the development of a sustainability plan, and resources for new and established SIP Hubs.
2. Line-item Community Facilities and Infrastructure - Sport and Recreation on page 220 on 2025-26 Budget Paper No. 2.
3. A total of $5.1 million has been spent over 2018-19 to 2024-25 to construct the new Margaret River VFRS Station.
4. $5.1 million was provided to the Department of Communities (Communities) over 2021-22 to 2024-25 to improve access to childcare in the regions.
5. No.
6. The State Government provided $250,000 ($150,000 in 2024-25 and $100,000 in 2025-26) to the ‘Assisting Staying in Place to Thrive’ initiative, which aims to support the sustainability of the Staying in Place (SIP) program by:
· establishing processes and capacity to embed SIP into Linkwest’s core business, including further development of the online platform and resource library;
· production of a sustainability plan by Linkwest; and
· start-up support for 10 SIP Hubs across Western Australia.
The $250,000 allocated to the Assisting Staying in Place to Thrive initiative over 2024-25 and 2025-26 is a one-off commitment. The initiative is intended to enable Linkwest to embed SIP as part of its core business, including the development of a sustainability plan, and resources for new and established SIP Hubs.
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