❓ Question regarding the Perth Waterfront Project, with the Minister outlining the government's commitment and progress, facing interjections and political commentary from the opposition.
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PERTH WATERFRONT PROJECT
As a former councillor of the City of Perth, I know that the Perth waterfront area has been the subject of many plans, speculation and pie-in-the-sky ideas, including those of the previous Labor government. I was pleased today to hear that the Liberal–National government is committed to a real project, with real design and money. Can the minister please outline to the house how the government will progress this transformative capital works project? Mr J.H.D. DAY
As a former councillor of the City of Perth, I know that the Perth waterfront area has been the subject of many plans, speculation and pie-in-the-sky ideas, including those of the previous Labor government. I was pleased today to hear that the Liberal–National government is committed to a real project, with real design and money. Can the minister please outline to the house how the government will progress this transformative capital works project? Mr J.H.D. DAY
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I am very happy to do so, and I observe the fact that there have been a number of proposals, plans and concepts over the past 30 years for the development of the Perth waterfront and to get a — Mr E.S. Ripper : Six announcements from you alone. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Well, do you know what? It is actually happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : No, it’s not. You’ve announced it six times and it’s still not happening. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Does the Leader of the Opposition remember “Dubai on Swan” just before the last election? That is not happening. If he is patient to listen long enough, he will understand that this project is becoming a reality. As I was saying, the concept of getting a better connection between the Perth central business district and the magnificent Swan River, and better use of that water frontage, has been around and discussed for 30 years or more. It is finally happening, because since we have been in government a lot of work has been put in by a number of officers in different agencies, in particular in the Department of Planning, to ensure that we have a workable proposal—one that will be acceptable to the people of Perth and Western Australia. What is more, cabinet has made a formal decision to allocate the funding for this project to be undertaken. Mr J.N. Hyde : There’s no funding for the cultural centre. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is good to hear from the member for Perth. I hear he has been elevated. Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I am very happy to do so, and I observe the fact that there have been a number of proposals, plans and concepts over the past 30 years for the development of the Perth waterfront and to get a — Mr E.S. Ripper : Six announcements from you alone. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Well, do you know what? It is actually happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : No, it’s not. You’ve announced it six times and it’s still not happening. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Does the Leader of the Opposition remember “Dubai on Swan” just before the last election? That is not happening. If he is patient to listen long enough, he will understand that this project is becoming a reality. As I was saying, the concept of getting a better connection between the Perth central business district and the magnificent Swan River, and better use of that water frontage, has been around and discussed for 30 years or more. It is finally happening, because since we have been in government a lot of work has been put in by a number of officers in different agencies, in particular in the Department of Planning, to ensure that we have a workable proposal—one that will be acceptable to the people of Perth and Western Australia. What is more, cabinet has made a formal decision to allocate the funding for this project to be undertaken. Mr J.N. Hyde : There’s no funding for the cultural centre. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is good to hear from the member for Perth. I hear he has been elevated. Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
I am very happy to do so, and I observe the fact that there have been a number of proposals, plans and concepts over the past 30 years for the development of the Perth waterfront and to get a — Mr E.S. Ripper : Six announcements from you alone. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Well, do you know what? It is actually happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : No, it’s not. You’ve announced it six times and it’s still not happening. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Does the Leader of the Opposition remember “Dubai on Swan” just before the last election? That is not happening. If he is patient to listen long enough, he will understand that this project is becoming a reality. As I was saying, the concept of getting a better connection between the Perth central business district and the magnificent Swan River, and better use of that water frontage, has been around and discussed for 30 years or more. It is finally happening, because since we have been in government a lot of work has been put in by a number of officers in different agencies, in particular in the Department of Planning, to ensure that we have a workable proposal—one that will be acceptable to the people of Perth and Western Australia. What is more, cabinet has made a formal decision to allocate the funding for this project to be undertaken. Mr J.N. Hyde : There’s no funding for the cultural centre. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is good to hear from the member for Perth. I hear he has been elevated. Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Six announcements from you alone. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Well, do you know what? It is actually happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : No, it’s not. You’ve announced it six times and it’s still not happening. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Does the Leader of the Opposition remember “Dubai on Swan” just before the last election? That is not happening. If he is patient to listen long enough, he will understand that this project is becoming a reality. As I was saying, the concept of getting a better connection between the Perth central business district and the magnificent Swan River, and better use of that water frontage, has been around and discussed for 30 years or more. It is finally happening, because since we have been in government a lot of work has been put in by a number of officers in different agencies, in particular in the Department of Planning, to ensure that we have a workable proposal—one that will be acceptable to the people of Perth and Western Australia. What is more, cabinet has made a formal decision to allocate the funding for this project to be undertaken. Mr J.N. Hyde : There’s no funding for the cultural centre. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is good to hear from the member for Perth. I hear he has been elevated. Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : Well, do you know what? It is actually happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : No, it’s not. You’ve announced it six times and it’s still not happening. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Does the Leader of the Opposition remember “Dubai on Swan” just before the last election? That is not happening. If he is patient to listen long enough, he will understand that this project is becoming a reality. As I was saying, the concept of getting a better connection between the Perth central business district and the magnificent Swan River, and better use of that water frontage, has been around and discussed for 30 years or more. It is finally happening, because since we have been in government a lot of work has been put in by a number of officers in different agencies, in particular in the Department of Planning, to ensure that we have a workable proposal—one that will be acceptable to the people of Perth and Western Australia. What is more, cabinet has made a formal decision to allocate the funding for this project to be undertaken. Mr J.N. Hyde : There’s no funding for the cultural centre. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is good to hear from the member for Perth. I hear he has been elevated. Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr E.S. Ripper : No, it’s not. You’ve announced it six times and it’s still not happening. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Does the Leader of the Opposition remember “Dubai on Swan” just before the last election? That is not happening. If he is patient to listen long enough, he will understand that this project is becoming a reality. As I was saying, the concept of getting a better connection between the Perth central business district and the magnificent Swan River, and better use of that water frontage, has been around and discussed for 30 years or more. It is finally happening, because since we have been in government a lot of work has been put in by a number of officers in different agencies, in particular in the Department of Planning, to ensure that we have a workable proposal—one that will be acceptable to the people of Perth and Western Australia. What is more, cabinet has made a formal decision to allocate the funding for this project to be undertaken. Mr J.N. Hyde : There’s no funding for the cultural centre. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is good to hear from the member for Perth. I hear he has been elevated. Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : Does the Leader of the Opposition remember “Dubai on Swan” just before the last election? That is not happening. If he is patient to listen long enough, he will understand that this project is becoming a reality. As I was saying, the concept of getting a better connection between the Perth central business district and the magnificent Swan River, and better use of that water frontage, has been around and discussed for 30 years or more. It is finally happening, because since we have been in government a lot of work has been put in by a number of officers in different agencies, in particular in the Department of Planning, to ensure that we have a workable proposal—one that will be acceptable to the people of Perth and Western Australia. What is more, cabinet has made a formal decision to allocate the funding for this project to be undertaken. Mr J.N. Hyde : There’s no funding for the cultural centre. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is good to hear from the member for Perth. I hear he has been elevated. Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.N. Hyde : There’s no funding for the cultural centre. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is good to hear from the member for Perth. I hear he has been elevated. Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is good to hear from the member for Perth. I hear he has been elevated. Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I am very happy to do so, and I observe the fact that there have been a number of proposals, plans and concepts over the past 30 years for the development of the Perth waterfront and to get a — Mr E.S. Ripper : Six announcements from you alone. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Well, do you know what? It is actually happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : No, it’s not. You’ve announced it six times and it’s still not happening. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Does the Leader of the Opposition remember “Dubai on Swan” just before the last election? That is not happening. If he is patient to listen long enough, he will understand that this project is becoming a reality. As I was saying, the concept of getting a better connection between the Perth central business district and the magnificent Swan River, and better use of that water frontage, has been around and discussed for 30 years or more. It is finally happening, because since we have been in government a lot of work has been put in by a number of officers in different agencies, in particular in the Department of Planning, to ensure that we have a workable proposal—one that will be acceptable to the people of Perth and Western Australia. What is more, cabinet has made a formal decision to allocate the funding for this project to be undertaken. Mr J.N. Hyde : There’s no funding for the cultural centre. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is good to hear from the member for Perth. I hear he has been elevated. Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
I am very happy to do so, and I observe the fact that there have been a number of proposals, plans and concepts over the past 30 years for the development of the Perth waterfront and to get a — Mr E.S. Ripper : Six announcements from you alone. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Well, do you know what? It is actually happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : No, it’s not. You’ve announced it six times and it’s still not happening. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Does the Leader of the Opposition remember “Dubai on Swan” just before the last election? That is not happening. If he is patient to listen long enough, he will understand that this project is becoming a reality. As I was saying, the concept of getting a better connection between the Perth central business district and the magnificent Swan River, and better use of that water frontage, has been around and discussed for 30 years or more. It is finally happening, because since we have been in government a lot of work has been put in by a number of officers in different agencies, in particular in the Department of Planning, to ensure that we have a workable proposal—one that will be acceptable to the people of Perth and Western Australia. What is more, cabinet has made a formal decision to allocate the funding for this project to be undertaken. Mr J.N. Hyde : There’s no funding for the cultural centre. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is good to hear from the member for Perth. I hear he has been elevated. Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Six announcements from you alone. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Well, do you know what? It is actually happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : No, it’s not. You’ve announced it six times and it’s still not happening. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Does the Leader of the Opposition remember “Dubai on Swan” just before the last election? That is not happening. If he is patient to listen long enough, he will understand that this project is becoming a reality. As I was saying, the concept of getting a better connection between the Perth central business district and the magnificent Swan River, and better use of that water frontage, has been around and discussed for 30 years or more. It is finally happening, because since we have been in government a lot of work has been put in by a number of officers in different agencies, in particular in the Department of Planning, to ensure that we have a workable proposal—one that will be acceptable to the people of Perth and Western Australia. What is more, cabinet has made a formal decision to allocate the funding for this project to be undertaken. Mr J.N. Hyde : There’s no funding for the cultural centre. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is good to hear from the member for Perth. I hear he has been elevated. Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : Well, do you know what? It is actually happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : No, it’s not. You’ve announced it six times and it’s still not happening. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Does the Leader of the Opposition remember “Dubai on Swan” just before the last election? That is not happening. If he is patient to listen long enough, he will understand that this project is becoming a reality. As I was saying, the concept of getting a better connection between the Perth central business district and the magnificent Swan River, and better use of that water frontage, has been around and discussed for 30 years or more. It is finally happening, because since we have been in government a lot of work has been put in by a number of officers in different agencies, in particular in the Department of Planning, to ensure that we have a workable proposal—one that will be acceptable to the people of Perth and Western Australia. What is more, cabinet has made a formal decision to allocate the funding for this project to be undertaken. Mr J.N. Hyde : There’s no funding for the cultural centre. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is good to hear from the member for Perth. I hear he has been elevated. Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr E.S. Ripper : No, it’s not. You’ve announced it six times and it’s still not happening. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Does the Leader of the Opposition remember “Dubai on Swan” just before the last election? That is not happening. If he is patient to listen long enough, he will understand that this project is becoming a reality. As I was saying, the concept of getting a better connection between the Perth central business district and the magnificent Swan River, and better use of that water frontage, has been around and discussed for 30 years or more. It is finally happening, because since we have been in government a lot of work has been put in by a number of officers in different agencies, in particular in the Department of Planning, to ensure that we have a workable proposal—one that will be acceptable to the people of Perth and Western Australia. What is more, cabinet has made a formal decision to allocate the funding for this project to be undertaken. Mr J.N. Hyde : There’s no funding for the cultural centre. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is good to hear from the member for Perth. I hear he has been elevated. Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : Does the Leader of the Opposition remember “Dubai on Swan” just before the last election? That is not happening. If he is patient to listen long enough, he will understand that this project is becoming a reality. As I was saying, the concept of getting a better connection between the Perth central business district and the magnificent Swan River, and better use of that water frontage, has been around and discussed for 30 years or more. It is finally happening, because since we have been in government a lot of work has been put in by a number of officers in different agencies, in particular in the Department of Planning, to ensure that we have a workable proposal—one that will be acceptable to the people of Perth and Western Australia. What is more, cabinet has made a formal decision to allocate the funding for this project to be undertaken. Mr J.N. Hyde : There’s no funding for the cultural centre. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is good to hear from the member for Perth. I hear he has been elevated. Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.N. Hyde : There’s no funding for the cultural centre. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is good to hear from the member for Perth. I hear he has been elevated. Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is good to hear from the member for Perth. I hear he has been elevated. Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.N. Hyde : It’s the biggest part of the project and not a cent. It’s smoke and mirrors! The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
The SPEAKER : Member for Perth, there are other ways to get your point across. I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am delighted to congratulate the member for Perth on his elevation to opposition spokesperson for planning, in addition to culture and the arts and one or two other things, I think. It is a big act of faith by the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett : Reckless. Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr E.S. Ripper : We thought a bit of flair might be appropriate for the portfolio just as a contrast. Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. Day : Indeed. Obviously, the member for Perth has done something right in the last couple of months in relation to the Labor Party’s instability. Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett : No, he’s the only one left standing. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : Yes. I notice he is sitting between the holder of the throne and the pretender to the throne, so I do not know whether that is because he is seen as a peacemaker or whatever the case may be. The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
The member for Perth should be a very happy member of Parliament, because the projects that this government is undertaking in his electorate include the Perth waterfront project, to which $270 million of public funding has been allocated to ensure that it can become a reality. The $656 million of public funding, the majority of which is from the state government, together with the funding from the commonwealth government and the City of Perth, for the Perth City Link project in his electorate should make him a very happy member of Parliament. I am looking forward to the day when he might come and sit on this side of Parliament, because he will realise before too long, I am sure — Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Several members interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am sure he will realise that there is one side of politics that talks about doing things in his electorate and there is another side that delivers them, and the waterfront project is becoming a reality. This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
This project will involve a major public works construction project. It will involve the construction of a water inlet and waterfront promenade. There will be boardwalks, cafes, restaurants, kiosks and bars. We expect when the project is fully completed that about 1 700 residential units will be constructed, involving the private sector, of course, and there will be about 150 000 square metres of commercial office space and 39 000 square metres of retail space, as well as major tourism facilities. The project will be commenced as soon as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is completed this year. Some initial works will commence then, but we expect the large-scale construction works to commence in the first part of 2012 and be completed 30 months later in the third quarter of 2014. This is a major city building project for the capital city of Western Australia for all Western Australians, and also for visitors to Perth and Western Australia.
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