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❓ Mr. Hunter questions the Minister regarding a Housing Diversity Pipeline Program proposal in Exmouth, focusing on specific sites, community consultation, affordable housing allocation, and project timelines. The Minister declines to provide details due to the ongoing procurement process.

AnsweredQoN 51Legislative Assembly

Asked

20 May 2025

Member

Mr Lachlan Hunter

Portfolio

Planning and Lands; Housing and Works; Health Infrastructure

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I refer to the State Government's Housing Diversity Pipeline Program in the Shire of Exmouth, and I ask: (a) Can the Minister confirm whether a proposal or application has been lodged through the State Government's Housing Diversity Pipeline Program in the Shire of Exmouth, specifically for the sites located at 42, 44, and 46 Maidstone Crescent, and 25 and 29 Payne Street: (i) If so, can you provide details regarding the nature of the proposal - including the number of dwellings and any structural or development specifications; and (ii) Additionally, can the Minister confirm the identity of the applicant; (b) How many dwellings are proposed under this application, and what consultation - if any - has taken place with the local community; (c) Has the Minister, his office, or his department consulted with the Shire of Exmouth: (i) If so, what was the nature and extent of that consultation; (d) What proportion of the proposed dwellings will be designated as affordable housing: (i) Please provide further detail, including whether any of the dwellings are intended to be sublet by a government department or agency; (ii) What proportion of the proposed dwellings will be allocated as social housing; and (iii) What steps are the Government taking to ensure these homes are appropriate and fit-for-purpose in a regional context; (e) How far progressed is this proposal within the Housing Diversity Pipeline Program assessment process: (i) When can the local community expect a formal decision from the Government; and (f) Can the Minister provide clarity on the proponent's projected delivery timeline - and confirm whether this project has received any government support or financial backing: (i) Has the Minister, his office, or his department been in contact with the Member for Pilbara regarding this matter?

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Answered

24 June 2025

Responded by

Minister for Planning and Lands; Housing and Works; Health Infrastructure

Response time

9 days

(a - f)
The Housing Diversity Pipeline Round 2 program is subject to an ongoing procurement process. The State Government will make announcements regarding successful proposals in due course.

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