Construction & Housing
Major infrastructure projects developing Northern Suburbs into a hub of activity
January 14, 2021
The first of several major infrastructure projects that will help create Perth’s second CBD – the Stirling City Centre – is now complete. The Mitchell Freeway’s new northbound lane between Cedric and Hutton Streets reached official completion today, enabling unimpeded access into the Stirling commercial hub. The $16.5 million project created 50 jobs and will save drivers two minutes off their previous peak period journey – cutting travel time between Cedric to Hutton from eight minutes to six. In the five years to December 31, 2019, there have been a total of 331 crashes recorded on Mitchell Freeway northbound between …
New $400 million WA Museum Boola Bardip officially opens
November 24, 2020
WA Museum Boola Bardip, officially opened on Saturday 21st November 2020 in the heart of Perth’s Cultural Centre. The new $400 million museum will introduce Western Australians to incredible exhibitions, experiences and stories on display in the spectacular new building. Boola Bardip means “many stories” in Whadjuk Noongar language. The museum has been developed with a ‘People First’ approach and its content and experiences have been informed by four Community Panels – WA Museum Aboriginal Advisory Committee, the Whadjuk Content Working Group, and the direct engagement of more than 54,000 people across WA. As well as its Aboriginal cultural materials …
Ocean Reef Marina full steam ahead with selection of local contractor
November 23, 2020
The McGowan Government has announced two Western Australian companies – WA Limestone and Italia Stone Group as the preferred contractors to work on the two-kilometre-long breakwaters (the longest in WA) required for the marina. Both companies, are expected to employ 56 local workers to construct the $60 million breakwaters using up to 650,000 tonnes of limestone, sourced from Development WA’s limestone quarry in Neerabup, and about 300,000 tonnes of granite. The breakwaters will be the longest in WA, with the work expected to commence by the end of 2020, subject to approvals and is to be completed by mid-2022. The …
WA homebuyers to receive $20,000 grants for new builds as Government steps in to help industry
June 16, 2020
The Western Australian Government has announced a $125 million stimulus package for the state’s home building sector, which provides cash grants to prospective homebuyers. The “Building Bonus” scheme allows WA owner-occupiers and investors, to avail of a $20,000 grant for building new houses. Those who purchase property in a single-storey development which is already under construction, may also apply for the grant. The WA grant can offer new homebuyers who meet income criteria for the federal package around $45,000 in government assistance and could rise to $69,440 if the buyer is a first home owner and is eligible for the …
