❓ Mr. Stephens inquires about the progress of a hotel and residential development in Port Hedland, specifically regarding land release, commencement date, and reasons for delays. The Minister's response details the project's history and current status, citing dust impact studies as a cause for delay.
AnsweredQoN 1611Legislative Assembly
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(1) Will the Minister provide an update on the release of land at the former hospital site and adjacent land in Port Hedland slated for a hotel and residential development?
(2) When does the Minister anticipate the project will commence?
(3) Can the Minister explain why there have been such long delays in this project’s development?
(2) When does the Minister anticipate the project will commence?
(3) Can the Minister explain why there have been such long delays in this project’s development?
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Answered
10 November 2009
Responded by
Minister for Lands
Response time
48 days
(1) In June 2007, LandCorp facilitated the request for proposals for a hotel development, over mainly vacant land adjacent to the existing hospital, on Lot 406. A proponent was selected and given preferred status in November 2007. In December 2008, the Government agreed to allow the proponent to amend their plans so the element of permanent residential development, originally planned for the balance of Lot 406, would occur on Moore Street. This was necessary to meet the coastal set- back planning policy.
(2) The proponent's proposal includes the development of 77 housing units on Moore Street land. This housing proposal is currently in abeyance pending the outcome of a study into impacts of dust over the West End of Port Hedland from Port activities.
(3) In May 2009, the Government moved to bring the outcomes from the Cumulative Impact Study over the West End to a point where residents and developers have some certainty. This will enable people to make decisions about living in, and future development of, the area. A draft report is currently being considered by the taskforce.
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(2) The proponent's proposal includes the development of 77 housing units on Moore Street land. This housing proposal is currently in abeyance pending the outcome of a study into impacts of dust over the West End of Port Hedland from Port activities.
(3) In May 2009, the Government moved to bring the outcomes from the Cumulative Impact Study over the West End to a point where residents and developers have some certainty. This will enable people to make decisions about living in, and future development of, the area. A draft report is currently being considered by the taskforce.
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