- Cook Labor Government unlocks 150 new residential lots to boost housing supply including for key workers in Exmouth
- Land parcel sold to Fowler Group/Celsius consortium
- Stage 1 fast-tracked by Cook Government to help meet immediate residential needs
The Cook Labor Government has unlocked much-needed land for housing in Western Australian tourism hotspot, Exmouth.
Around 18 hectares of State-owned land is being sold to the Fowler Group/Celsius consortium for 150 new residential lots on the edge of Exmouth Marina.
Following the sale by DevelopmentWA, the consortium is progressing the structure plan which will allow for 150 new homes to be delivered on site.
Subject to approvals, Stage 1 construction is set to commence in mid-2025 with the consortium considering fast-tracking at least 10 new homes to be delivered specifically for local council and service workers.
The development will also feature public open space and commercial sites at the southern end of the marina. The broader estate delivery will include public consultation to ensure community involvement and feedback.
The land release follows other recent initiatives to address accommodation and housing in Exmouth, including:
- creating greater powers for local governments to approve temporary accommodation arrangements on private land; and
- incentives for owners of short-stay accommodation or vacant homes to bring their property onto the rental market.
Recognising the immediate need for land in Exmouth, the consortium plans to deliver Stage 1 under an existing outline development plan, pending support from State and local government for early construction ahead of new structure plan being approved.
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"My Government is bolstering housing supply in regional communities across WA, and unlocking this significant parcel of land will provide a major boost to the local market in Exmouth.
"These 150 new homes will support the local economy, with some properties set to house key workers and their families.
"As we look to the future, this project will support Exmouth's continued growth and ensure that the community has access to the housing it needs to thrive in the coming years."
As stated by Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti:
"Housing remains one of our Government's top priorities and we know getting more homes built in regional centres like Exmouth is critical to growing the local economy.
"These 150 new residential lots will help bolster the supply of new housing in Exmouth, and ensure we have enough homes to support the local workforce, particularly those supporting our State's critical tourism sector."
As stated by Lands Minister John Carey:
"Our Government continues to unlock land to boost housing supply in regional Western Australia.
"The sale and planned fast-tracked development of this site is a fantastic outcome for the town to boost housing supply in Exmouth.
"The development is expected to significantly benefit local businesses and bolster housing supply to support the growth and diversification of the local Exmouth community.
"Our Government is acutely aware of the housing pressures across the country - and we are continuing to deliver major investments through our record $3.2 billion investment in housing and homelessness measures."
