❓ Mr Rundle asks about the number and plans for vacant public housing properties in Narrogin, Katanning, and Esperance. The Minister provides a breakdown of vacant properties categorized as 'returning' and 'not returning', and details plans for some properties.
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I refer to the number of vacant public housing properties, and I ask: (a) How many public housing properties are vacant in Narrogin; (b) How many public housing properties are vacant in Katanning; (c) How many public housing properties are vacant in Esperance; (d) What is the plan for the vacant properties in each town; and (e) How many of the houses are suitable for occupation but are vacant?
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Answered
20 May 2025
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works
Response time
5 days
(a – d)
Vacant as at 31 March 2025
Public Housing Properties
Returning
Not Returning
Shire of Narrogin
8
6
Shire of Katanning
9
-
Shire of Esperance
7
1
Vacant housing stock is categorised between ‘returning’ and ‘non-returning’.
Returning properties are planned to or may be undergoing maintenance or refurbishment, and when completed will be relet to an applicant on the wait list.
Not-returning properties represent dwellings that have been earmarked for a purpose other than reletting to an applicant on the wait list, such as where the property is being considered for demolition, redevelopment, or asset transfer.
e)
Two vacant properties in the Shire of Katanning have had maintenance completed and are currently being relet to applicants on the public housing waiting list.
Vacant as at 31 March 2025
Public Housing Properties
Returning
Not Returning
Shire of Narrogin
8
6
Shire of Katanning
9
-
Shire of Esperance
7
1
Vacant housing stock is categorised between ‘returning’ and ‘non-returning’.
Returning properties are planned to or may be undergoing maintenance or refurbishment, and when completed will be relet to an applicant on the wait list.
Not-returning properties represent dwellings that have been earmarked for a purpose other than reletting to an applicant on the wait list, such as where the property is being considered for demolition, redevelopment, or asset transfer.
e)
Two vacant properties in the Shire of Katanning have had maintenance completed and are currently being relet to applicants on the public housing waiting list.
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