- Significant boost for regional land development in Cook Government's 2024-25 State Budget
- Almost $35 million in new funding to deliver development-ready land in the regions
- New funding to increase housing supply and support significant regional development projects, to help build strong and vibrant communities in the regions
The Cook Government continues to deliver in regional Western Australia, with almost $35 million in new investment in the upcoming State Budget to supply more development-ready land for housing in the Kimberley, Karratha and Goldfields.
To boost development-ready land for housing in Kalgoorlie, $16.8 million is being provided to unlock 32 residential lots in Stage 5 of GreenView at Karlkurla, with three lots for social housing.
A further $13 million has been allocated for 51 new lots at Karratha's Madigan at Baynton West, with seven lots to be utilised for social housing, and additional lots available for Government Regional Officer Housing.
Additionally, 23 new larger sized lots will be delivered in early 2025 to support an increase in the resident workforce.
Madigan at Baynton is Karratha's newest and more affordable residential estate close to the Baynton West Primary School, community centre, and adventure playground, and is only minutes from the city centre.
A sum of $5 million will be committed to unlock 26 development-ready lots in Stage 13 of Broome North's Waranyjarri Estate, including three multi-residential social housing lots, two single residential social housing lots and three lots for key government workers.
The extension of Tanami Drive, a critical road connection between Broome North and Cable Beach, will also be delivered through the funding.
This road extension will provide important access to around 500 future residential lots and reduce the travel distance for residents to Cable Beach from Broome North.
The Stage 5 works will include a new public open space to provide additional amenity for current and future stages of the estate.
As stated by Lands and Housing Minister John Carey:
"Our Government is doing everything it can to boost housing supply throughout Western Australia, including in the regions.
"Through our 2024-25 State Budget, the Cook Government is investing an additional $34.8 million in development-ready land to fast-track progress, help meet growing demand in the North West, Pilbara and Goldfields regions and provide more development-ready lots - including for social and affordable housing.
"By increasing the supply of land, we are helping to build strong and vibrant communities and stimulate both economic and social growth in regional Western Australia."
As stated by Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna:
"Boosting housing supply in the Kimberley is essential, and I am proud to be part of the Cook Government that is listening and acting.
"This significant investment will be a welcome addition to my community as its growth continues."
As stated by Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent:
"I'm thrilled with this important announcement. I have been working closely with Minister Carey and key stakeholders about boosting housing supply in the Kalgoorlie region.
"The Cook Government continues to deliver initiatives to boost housing supply for our local community."
As stated by Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel:
"I am very proud to be part of the Cook Labor Government as we continue to invest millions of dollars into the Pilbara community, to provide more housing options for our growing community.
"This $13 million investment will provide 51 new development ready lots which will provide new homes for people in the Pilbara community."
