❓ A parliamentary question regarding the 'Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009-10' is answered by the Minister, highlighting benefits and specific projects, including Ord expansion and Pilbara Cities. Interjections and political point-scoring occur.
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ROYALTIES FOR REGIONS — progress report
Minister, I have seen firsthand the benefits of royalties for regions in my electorate, but I believe that the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” highlights hundreds of similar projects delivered throughout regional Western Australia in the 2009–10 financial year. Will the minister outline the outcomes contained in the report for not only my electorate, but also the whole of Western Australia? Mr B.J. GRYLLS
Minister, I have seen firsthand the benefits of royalties for regions in my electorate, but I believe that the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” highlights hundreds of similar projects delivered throughout regional Western Australia in the 2009–10 financial year. Will the minister outline the outcomes contained in the report for not only my electorate, but also the whole of Western Australia? Mr B.J. GRYLLS
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I thank the member for his question and for his great passion to deliver on the regional development agenda of the Liberal–National government in his electorate. The member single-handedly ran a strong argument for the fuel card that I know seniors and disability pensioners in his electorate are very, very grateful for. They are now using that card. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Mandurah has not made a good argument for it yet. He should take some notes from the member for Darling Range. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. I suggest the member for Mandurah dialogue with the minister at another time and not now. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Today, I will table the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” prepared by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: I thank the member for his question and for his great passion to deliver on the regional development agenda of the Liberal–National government in his electorate. The member single-handedly ran a strong argument for the fuel card that I know seniors and disability pensioners in his electorate are very, very grateful for. They are now using that card. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Mandurah has not made a good argument for it yet. He should take some notes from the member for Darling Range. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. I suggest the member for Mandurah dialogue with the minister at another time and not now. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Today, I will table the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” prepared by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
I thank the member for his question and for his great passion to deliver on the regional development agenda of the Liberal–National government in his electorate. The member single-handedly ran a strong argument for the fuel card that I know seniors and disability pensioners in his electorate are very, very grateful for. They are now using that card. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Mandurah has not made a good argument for it yet. He should take some notes from the member for Darling Range. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. I suggest the member for Mandurah dialogue with the minister at another time and not now. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Today, I will table the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” prepared by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
The member single-handedly ran a strong argument for the fuel card that I know seniors and disability pensioners in his electorate are very, very grateful for. They are now using that card. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Mandurah has not made a good argument for it yet. He should take some notes from the member for Darling Range. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. I suggest the member for Mandurah dialogue with the minister at another time and not now. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Today, I will table the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” prepared by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Mandurah has not made a good argument for it yet. He should take some notes from the member for Darling Range. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. I suggest the member for Mandurah dialogue with the minister at another time and not now. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Today, I will table the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” prepared by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Mandurah has not made a good argument for it yet. He should take some notes from the member for Darling Range. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. I suggest the member for Mandurah dialogue with the minister at another time and not now. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Today, I will table the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” prepared by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. I suggest the member for Mandurah dialogue with the minister at another time and not now. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Today, I will table the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” prepared by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. I suggest the member for Mandurah dialogue with the minister at another time and not now. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Today, I will table the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” prepared by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Today, I will table the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” prepared by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
[See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: I thank the member for his question and for his great passion to deliver on the regional development agenda of the Liberal–National government in his electorate. The member single-handedly ran a strong argument for the fuel card that I know seniors and disability pensioners in his electorate are very, very grateful for. They are now using that card. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Mandurah has not made a good argument for it yet. He should take some notes from the member for Darling Range. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. I suggest the member for Mandurah dialogue with the minister at another time and not now. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Today, I will table the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” prepared by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
I thank the member for his question and for his great passion to deliver on the regional development agenda of the Liberal–National government in his electorate. The member single-handedly ran a strong argument for the fuel card that I know seniors and disability pensioners in his electorate are very, very grateful for. They are now using that card. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Mandurah has not made a good argument for it yet. He should take some notes from the member for Darling Range. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. I suggest the member for Mandurah dialogue with the minister at another time and not now. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Today, I will table the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” prepared by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
The member single-handedly ran a strong argument for the fuel card that I know seniors and disability pensioners in his electorate are very, very grateful for. They are now using that card. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Mandurah has not made a good argument for it yet. He should take some notes from the member for Darling Range. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. I suggest the member for Mandurah dialogue with the minister at another time and not now. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Today, I will table the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” prepared by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Mandurah has not made a good argument for it yet. He should take some notes from the member for Darling Range. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. I suggest the member for Mandurah dialogue with the minister at another time and not now. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Today, I will table the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” prepared by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Mandurah has not made a good argument for it yet. He should take some notes from the member for Darling Range. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. I suggest the member for Mandurah dialogue with the minister at another time and not now. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Today, I will table the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” prepared by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. I suggest the member for Mandurah dialogue with the minister at another time and not now. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Today, I will table the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” prepared by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. I suggest the member for Mandurah dialogue with the minister at another time and not now. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Today, I will table the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” prepared by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Today, I will table the “Royalties for Regions Progress Report 2009–10: Putting it back into WA communities” prepared by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : This is the second progress report on royalties for regions’ expenditure following the tabling of the 2008–09 report in 2009. This report highlights the hundreds of projects delivered in the 2009–10 financial year under the Liberal–National government’s royalties for regions’ initiative. The report shows firsthand the benefits that flow to communities through the program, from small community-based projects to local government infrastructure, and the improvement of vital services in health, education and social amenities. It has also made possible the vision of expanding the Ord. For the interest of members, today, Lake Argyle is at its highest ever level. It is peaking at 100 metres of water. The dam has never had that much water. It is running seven metres over the spillway. The last time I saw it, it was about seven metres under the spillway. That is 14 metres of extra water over an area of about 2000 square kilometres in the last few months. Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Ms M.M. Quirk : How’s the Carnarvon police station going, minister? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I will get to that. It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
It is quite difficult to comprehend that amount of water, but I am very glad that under our Ord expansion project, we are looking at harnessing that wonderful resource to grow the economic base of agriculture in Western Australia. It has also allowed us to commence the Pilbara Cities project, and the member for North West is very excited about the crane that is in situ for the construction of the first apartment complex in Karratha, which is part of the wide array of planned activities under the Pilbara Cities plan. The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
The member for Girrawheen asked about the Gascoyne revitalisation project. The construction of the police and justice complex stalled when she was the responsible minister in the former government. However, under the leadership of the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, the Carnarvon police and justice complex was funded in the budget, and planning is underway to build that project. Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mrs M.H. Roberts : The planning has been underway for years! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : No, that is because the former government was in charge; now that we are in charge, the money was allocated in the budget and the project is underway. Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr C.J. Barnett : We’ll invite you to the opening! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Western Australian Regional Development Trust was also formed with WA Senator Andrew Murray as its chair. He is providing high-level independent, impartial advice and making recommendations on the royalties for regions fund. I do not think anyone would deny that it is vitally important for the state that a person with a mind like Andrew Murray’s should look at these issues. I compliment him on the amount of work he is putting into that project. The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
The 2009–10 progress report provides Western Australians the opportunity to see how the royalties for regions funds are being spent, while ensuring that appropriate public accountability and scrutiny of the scheme is maintained. We have sent a copy of the report to everyone in the chamber, but I just want to run through some of the projects that are highlights for us. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I know the member for Girrawheen will be very interested in these, so the more she talks, the longer I could take! The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
The member for Girrawheen will be happy to know that in July 2009 we started the project to deliver 400 new homes. Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr E.S. Ripper : How much did that book cost? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The Leader of the Opposition will be able to ask that during questions on notice! Does the Leader of the Opposition think we should not publish this report? I think the legislation requires us to table it! I am very happy to produce and table it, and I am very happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question about how much it cost. Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr E.S. Ripper : Why don’t you just give me the answer right now? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In July 2009, the construction of 400 new homes under the Government Regional Officers’ Housing program was started, and, as of today, I think we have 300 of those 400 houses complete, with 100 to go. Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Ms M.M. Quirk : They’re paying rent! You’ve broken a promise! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I am formally going to call you to order for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Of the 400 new homes for government workers across regional Western Australia, 300 are complete, with the final 100 either under construction or about to start construction. Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mrs M.H. Roberts : What happened to your free rent promise? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : In November 2009, we started the 100-unit Karratha service workers’ village, which is the first attempt by a government of any persuasion to address the astronomically high rents in Karratha. I saw an update yesterday, and I am happy to say that the streetscape has gone in, the bitumen is down, the garden is in place, and we are not too far away from the first workers being able to move into the Karratha service workers’ village. This will allow access to non-government organisations, and the employees of small businesses will be able to access affordable rents to underpin the community. That was in November. In March 2010, Fleetwood was announced as the preferred proponent to operate and maintain the Ord expansion workers’ village. That workers’ village is very important today, because 300 people from Warmun community are being evacuated to the construction village in Kununurra to provide them with shelter and support as they go through the devastation of what is happening in Warmun. Without that project, the residents of Warmun would have had nowhere to go; now they can go just down the road. That is very good utilisation of that facility during the wet season, during which time construction work cannot be undertaken. It is vitally important. In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
In June 2010, the $1.4 million Dunsborough playing fields were opened—something the member for Vasse was very excited about—and it was a great day. It was great to go to Dunsborough and see the thousands of kids of that community have access to good playing fields to play their sport, which is very important to the wider community. Many associated benefits are derived from vital sporting infrastructure, and the member for Vasse and I were very happy to support that project. The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
The Leader of the Opposition’s main concern about this document is not the billions of dollars of funding outlined in it, but how much the document actually cost. I look forward to finding that out and reporting the answer to the Leader of the Opposition. I am happy to table this document showing the complete undertaking that the Liberal–National government has made to not only regional development, but also the development of the whole state of Western Australia. [See paper 3194.]
[See paper 3194.]
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