Question regarding occupancy rates, construction costs, and rental prices of the Osprey Key Worker Village in South Hedland, along with consultation details and the village's permanence. The answer provides specific figures and clarifies the consultation process.

AnsweredQoN 465Legislative Council
Asked
6 May 2014
Portfolio
Housing

QuestionView source ↗

SOUTH
HEDLAND — OSPREY KEY WORKER VILLAGE
465. Hon STEPHEN DAWSON to the
minister representing the Minister for Housing:
I refer to the Osprey Key worker village in South Hedland.
(1) For each of the one-bedroom, two-bedroom and
three-bedroom properties in the village —
� (a) what is the
current occupancy rate;
� (b) what was the cost
to build the property; and
� (c) what is the weekly
rent?
(2) Who was consulted in determining the final make-up of the
accommodation types?
(3) For what period will the village remain in situ?

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I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question. The Department of Housing advises —
(1) (a) As at
2 May 2014, there are 41 one-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom and four three-bedroom
properties.
� (b) The development cost $95 million with the
following funding breakdown: Fleetwood Corporation, $42 million; Department of
Housing, $33 million; and royalties for regions, $20 million.
� (c) The rents are based on income and are $470
a week for a one-bedroom property, $740 a week for a two-bedroom and $950 a
week for a three-bedroom property.
(2) The
Department of Housing and Fleetwood Corporation determined the final unit
configuration after consulting with local businesses, the Pilbara Development
Commission, local government, community groups and the then Department of
Regional Development and Lands. In July 2012 when the transaction was executed,
it was based on a severe shortage of rental properties in Hedland, a need to
address significant demand for one, two and three-bedroom accommodation, and to
build housing capacity in Hedland.
(3) The Osprey
Key worker village is permanent.

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