❓ Hon Adele Farina questions the Department of Housing on plans to reduce public housing density in Withers and the release of the South West Housing Report. The Department outlines its 'New Living' strategy, collaboration with the City of Bunbury, and offers a briefing on the report.
AnsweredQoN 1416Legislative Council
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(1) What action is the Department of Housing taking to reduce the density of public housing in Withers? (2) When does the Department of Housing expect it will reduce the density of public housing in Withers to within department policy settings? (3) When will the Department of Housing's South West Housing Report be released?
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Answered
16 September 2014
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Housing
Response time
35 days
The Department of Housing advises:
(1)
Withers has been included in the 'New Living' redevelopment strategy as a means to
dilute the Department of Housing's public housing presence in the area.
(2)
The City of Bunbury is preparing a precinct plan over Withers in consultation with key stakeholders, including the Department of Housing. It is anticipated that the Precinct Plan will be finalised in early 2015. The plan will inform the Department's redevelopment strategy, which will include a combination of sell downs, refurbishments and construction of new dwellings for sale over several years.
(3)
The South West Housing Needs Report was part of a joint study between the Department of Housing, South West Development Commission and LandCorp. The report was developed to guide and influence future plans and priorities for the three agencies. The Department, South West Development Commission and LandCorp are happy to offer a briefing with the Member on the report.
(1)
Withers has been included in the 'New Living' redevelopment strategy as a means to
dilute the Department of Housing's public housing presence in the area.
(2)
The City of Bunbury is preparing a precinct plan over Withers in consultation with key stakeholders, including the Department of Housing. It is anticipated that the Precinct Plan will be finalised in early 2015. The plan will inform the Department's redevelopment strategy, which will include a combination of sell downs, refurbishments and construction of new dwellings for sale over several years.
(3)
The South West Housing Needs Report was part of a joint study between the Department of Housing, South West Development Commission and LandCorp. The report was developed to guide and influence future plans and priorities for the three agencies. The Department, South West Development Commission and LandCorp are happy to offer a briefing with the Member on the report.
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