❓ Mr Catania asks about registering interest for industrial land in Karratha, Newman, and Port Hedland under the Pilbara Cities initiative. Mr Grylls outlines the online registration process and details the land releases in each location, highlighting the government's commitment to the region's growth.
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PILBARA CITIES — INDUSTRIAL LAND
Industrial land is being made available in Karratha, Newman and Port Hedland as part of the state government’s Pilbara Cities initiative. Will the minister outline how businesses will be able to register their interest for the 51 lots being made available? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat, member for North West. Member for Warnbro, I might warn you that when I am on my feet you should not be speaking. I am just warning you, member for Warnbro. I am just going to choose this opportunity also to once again inform members on both sides of this place that when a member has the call, members should enable that person to ask the question, and not have conversations quite loudly amongst themselves on either side of the house, or in fact across the house. Mr V.A. CATANIA : The minister has got my question. Mr B.J. GRYLLS
Industrial land is being made available in Karratha, Newman and Port Hedland as part of the state government’s Pilbara Cities initiative. Will the minister outline how businesses will be able to register their interest for the 51 lots being made available? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat, member for North West. Member for Warnbro, I might warn you that when I am on my feet you should not be speaking. I am just warning you, member for Warnbro. I am just going to choose this opportunity also to once again inform members on both sides of this place that when a member has the call, members should enable that person to ask the question, and not have conversations quite loudly amongst themselves on either side of the house, or in fact across the house. Mr V.A. CATANIA : The minister has got my question. Mr B.J. GRYLLS
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It is a very good question — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat. Member for Cannington, my subtle comment previously was directed at you. Perhaps you recognised that or not, but I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very good question from the member for North West, because industrial land in the Pilbara is in high demand. The government, under our Pilbara Cities initiative and our growth plan for that region, needs to make sure that industrial land is made available. Rather than talking about it, we are doing it. Today we announced 51 lots covering 21 hectares in one of the biggest light industrial land releases ever in the North West. The land releases are an important step toward realising our ambition — Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat, member for North West. Member for Warnbro, I might warn you that when I am on my feet you should not be speaking. I am just warning you, member for Warnbro. I am just going to choose this opportunity also to once again inform members on both sides of this place that when a member has the call, members should enable that person to ask the question, and not have conversations quite loudly amongst themselves on either side of the house, or in fact across the house. Mr V.A. CATANIA : The minister has got my question. Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: It is a very good question — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat. Member for Cannington, my subtle comment previously was directed at you. Perhaps you recognised that or not, but I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very good question from the member for North West, because industrial land in the Pilbara is in high demand. The government, under our Pilbara Cities initiative and our growth plan for that region, needs to make sure that industrial land is made available. Rather than talking about it, we are doing it. Today we announced 51 lots covering 21 hectares in one of the biggest light industrial land releases ever in the North West. The land releases are an important step toward realising our ambition — Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
The SPEAKER : Take a seat, member for North West. Member for Warnbro, I might warn you that when I am on my feet you should not be speaking. I am just warning you, member for Warnbro. I am just going to choose this opportunity also to once again inform members on both sides of this place that when a member has the call, members should enable that person to ask the question, and not have conversations quite loudly amongst themselves on either side of the house, or in fact across the house. Mr V.A. CATANIA : The minister has got my question. Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: It is a very good question — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat. Member for Cannington, my subtle comment previously was directed at you. Perhaps you recognised that or not, but I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very good question from the member for North West, because industrial land in the Pilbara is in high demand. The government, under our Pilbara Cities initiative and our growth plan for that region, needs to make sure that industrial land is made available. Rather than talking about it, we are doing it. Today we announced 51 lots covering 21 hectares in one of the biggest light industrial land releases ever in the North West. The land releases are an important step toward realising our ambition — Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr V.A. CATANIA : The minister has got my question. Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: It is a very good question — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat. Member for Cannington, my subtle comment previously was directed at you. Perhaps you recognised that or not, but I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very good question from the member for North West, because industrial land in the Pilbara is in high demand. The government, under our Pilbara Cities initiative and our growth plan for that region, needs to make sure that industrial land is made available. Rather than talking about it, we are doing it. Today we announced 51 lots covering 21 hectares in one of the biggest light industrial land releases ever in the North West. The land releases are an important step toward realising our ambition — Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: It is a very good question — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat. Member for Cannington, my subtle comment previously was directed at you. Perhaps you recognised that or not, but I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very good question from the member for North West, because industrial land in the Pilbara is in high demand. The government, under our Pilbara Cities initiative and our growth plan for that region, needs to make sure that industrial land is made available. Rather than talking about it, we are doing it. Today we announced 51 lots covering 21 hectares in one of the biggest light industrial land releases ever in the North West. The land releases are an important step toward realising our ambition — Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
It is a very good question — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat. Member for Cannington, my subtle comment previously was directed at you. Perhaps you recognised that or not, but I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very good question from the member for North West, because industrial land in the Pilbara is in high demand. The government, under our Pilbara Cities initiative and our growth plan for that region, needs to make sure that industrial land is made available. Rather than talking about it, we are doing it. Today we announced 51 lots covering 21 hectares in one of the biggest light industrial land releases ever in the North West. The land releases are an important step toward realising our ambition — Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat. Member for Cannington, my subtle comment previously was directed at you. Perhaps you recognised that or not, but I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very good question from the member for North West, because industrial land in the Pilbara is in high demand. The government, under our Pilbara Cities initiative and our growth plan for that region, needs to make sure that industrial land is made available. Rather than talking about it, we are doing it. Today we announced 51 lots covering 21 hectares in one of the biggest light industrial land releases ever in the North West. The land releases are an important step toward realising our ambition — Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
The SPEAKER : Take a seat. Member for Cannington, my subtle comment previously was directed at you. Perhaps you recognised that or not, but I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very good question from the member for North West, because industrial land in the Pilbara is in high demand. The government, under our Pilbara Cities initiative and our growth plan for that region, needs to make sure that industrial land is made available. Rather than talking about it, we are doing it. Today we announced 51 lots covering 21 hectares in one of the biggest light industrial land releases ever in the North West. The land releases are an important step toward realising our ambition — Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very good question from the member for North West, because industrial land in the Pilbara is in high demand. The government, under our Pilbara Cities initiative and our growth plan for that region, needs to make sure that industrial land is made available. Rather than talking about it, we are doing it. Today we announced 51 lots covering 21 hectares in one of the biggest light industrial land releases ever in the North West. The land releases are an important step toward realising our ambition — Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat, member for North West. Member for Warnbro, I might warn you that when I am on my feet you should not be speaking. I am just warning you, member for Warnbro. I am just going to choose this opportunity also to once again inform members on both sides of this place that when a member has the call, members should enable that person to ask the question, and not have conversations quite loudly amongst themselves on either side of the house, or in fact across the house. Mr V.A. CATANIA : The minister has got my question. Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: It is a very good question — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat. Member for Cannington, my subtle comment previously was directed at you. Perhaps you recognised that or not, but I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very good question from the member for North West, because industrial land in the Pilbara is in high demand. The government, under our Pilbara Cities initiative and our growth plan for that region, needs to make sure that industrial land is made available. Rather than talking about it, we are doing it. Today we announced 51 lots covering 21 hectares in one of the biggest light industrial land releases ever in the North West. The land releases are an important step toward realising our ambition — Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
The SPEAKER : Take a seat, member for North West. Member for Warnbro, I might warn you that when I am on my feet you should not be speaking. I am just warning you, member for Warnbro. I am just going to choose this opportunity also to once again inform members on both sides of this place that when a member has the call, members should enable that person to ask the question, and not have conversations quite loudly amongst themselves on either side of the house, or in fact across the house. Mr V.A. CATANIA : The minister has got my question. Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: It is a very good question — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat. Member for Cannington, my subtle comment previously was directed at you. Perhaps you recognised that or not, but I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very good question from the member for North West, because industrial land in the Pilbara is in high demand. The government, under our Pilbara Cities initiative and our growth plan for that region, needs to make sure that industrial land is made available. Rather than talking about it, we are doing it. Today we announced 51 lots covering 21 hectares in one of the biggest light industrial land releases ever in the North West. The land releases are an important step toward realising our ambition — Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr V.A. CATANIA : The minister has got my question. Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: It is a very good question — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat. Member for Cannington, my subtle comment previously was directed at you. Perhaps you recognised that or not, but I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very good question from the member for North West, because industrial land in the Pilbara is in high demand. The government, under our Pilbara Cities initiative and our growth plan for that region, needs to make sure that industrial land is made available. Rather than talking about it, we are doing it. Today we announced 51 lots covering 21 hectares in one of the biggest light industrial land releases ever in the North West. The land releases are an important step toward realising our ambition — Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: It is a very good question — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat. Member for Cannington, my subtle comment previously was directed at you. Perhaps you recognised that or not, but I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very good question from the member for North West, because industrial land in the Pilbara is in high demand. The government, under our Pilbara Cities initiative and our growth plan for that region, needs to make sure that industrial land is made available. Rather than talking about it, we are doing it. Today we announced 51 lots covering 21 hectares in one of the biggest light industrial land releases ever in the North West. The land releases are an important step toward realising our ambition — Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
It is a very good question — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat. Member for Cannington, my subtle comment previously was directed at you. Perhaps you recognised that or not, but I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very good question from the member for North West, because industrial land in the Pilbara is in high demand. The government, under our Pilbara Cities initiative and our growth plan for that region, needs to make sure that industrial land is made available. Rather than talking about it, we are doing it. Today we announced 51 lots covering 21 hectares in one of the biggest light industrial land releases ever in the North West. The land releases are an important step toward realising our ambition — Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat. Member for Cannington, my subtle comment previously was directed at you. Perhaps you recognised that or not, but I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very good question from the member for North West, because industrial land in the Pilbara is in high demand. The government, under our Pilbara Cities initiative and our growth plan for that region, needs to make sure that industrial land is made available. Rather than talking about it, we are doing it. Today we announced 51 lots covering 21 hectares in one of the biggest light industrial land releases ever in the North West. The land releases are an important step toward realising our ambition — Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
The SPEAKER : Take a seat. Member for Cannington, my subtle comment previously was directed at you. Perhaps you recognised that or not, but I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very good question from the member for North West, because industrial land in the Pilbara is in high demand. The government, under our Pilbara Cities initiative and our growth plan for that region, needs to make sure that industrial land is made available. Rather than talking about it, we are doing it. Today we announced 51 lots covering 21 hectares in one of the biggest light industrial land releases ever in the North West. The land releases are an important step toward realising our ambition — Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very good question from the member for North West, because industrial land in the Pilbara is in high demand. The government, under our Pilbara Cities initiative and our growth plan for that region, needs to make sure that industrial land is made available. Rather than talking about it, we are doing it. Today we announced 51 lots covering 21 hectares in one of the biggest light industrial land releases ever in the North West. The land releases are an important step toward realising our ambition — Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr T.G. Stephens : Will you guarantee that they will get water and power as well? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : We will, because we are actually releasing land—something that the opposition never managed to do. Strange that! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
The SPEAKER : Thank you, members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : The member for Pilbara should be interested but I think he opposes it because he never did it when he was in government. Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr P. Papalia : At least he does not take his orders from Queensland! Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : I think we heard where he takes his orders from in the last question! The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
The light industrial land is to be released at Wedgefield in Hedland, Karratha and Newman. LandCorp will be offering it to buyers through an online registration of interest process. Prospective buyers will need to submit a registration of interest between 9.00 am on 29 September and 2.00 pm on 27 October this year. Registrations will be randomly drawn under the supervision of a probity auditor and successful entrants notified within a few weeks of the draw. Importantly, in Newman nine lots of industrial land will be released one and a half kilometres from Newman town centre. There is easy access to major transport links, including Great Northern Highway. Lot sizes are from 2 000 to 3 000 square metres, with prices starting at just under $600 000. In Wedgefield — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, member for Mandurah, member for Pilbara, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Wedgefield is in Port Hedland. A lot of people have come to me and said that there is a major shortage of industrial land. There are 19 lots 12 kilometres south of Port Hedland. The estate will be suitable for mining, construction and transport industries, small to medium businesses, such as machinery sales, construction, builders, mechanics and trades services—all the sorts of people who want to go and work there now that there is a focus on that part of the world. It is amazing, when government actually turns its mind to addressing a major problem, that we can attract and retain workers, and turn around what was a pretty dismal circumstance in that part of the world only a few years ago. Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Lots in the Wedgefield estate are from 2 000 to 7 000 square metres and prices start from $500 000. Lastly, in the Karratha light industrial area there are 23 lots. The land is eight kilometres from the town centre and is suitable for a mix of small businesses, showrooms and warehouses. Lots range in size from 2 000 to 12 000 square metres and prices start from $570 000. The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
The Pilbara Cities initiative is going better than I think anyone thought it would. We are driving investment into that part of the world across all levels of government. Announcements on the district allowance have been made to make sure that we attract and retain those important workers into the region, with a focus on growing communities and on servicing the business sectors so that they can continue to grow. No matter which way we look at it, the focus on the Pilbara is not before time. We look forward, hopefully, to the commonwealth showing some interest in helping us deliver the Pilbara Cities initiative.
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