Published on Thursday, 25 July 2024 at 1:14:00 PM
The City of Vincent is the only WA metropolitan local government to receive a Housing Support Program grant from the Australian Government.
The program aims to help deliver 1.2 million new homes in well-located areas over five years by improving capability in planning. Vincent is one of only nine local governments in Western Australia to receive the grant funding.
Vincent has received $980,000 towards a Servicing and Infrastructure Study, which will be a review of the existing service level of urban infrastructure relating to traffic, transport, water, sewerage and power.
This work will allow Vincent to take a holistic, big picture approach to planning for and carrying out upgrades.
The study will outline the capacity of existing infrastructure and ensure they meet the community’s needs through future capital works projects planned by the City and would assist with informing upgrades undertaken by State Government agencies.
It will also shape what amenities are needed as Vincent continues to work to fulfill its State Government-imposed target to accommodate 11,500 new dwellings and 25,000 new people by 2050.
Mayor Alison Xamon, Hon. Patrick Gorman MP and CEO David MacLennan in the Leederville town centre.
As the population and density in Vincent’s suburbs increase over time, it is important to ensure urban infrastructure can cope with the influx of new homes and residents.
Vincent has also been working with community members on creating planning frameworks for its Mt Hawthorn, North Perth, William Street and Beaufort Street town centres over the past few months.
This comes after Council adopted the Pickle District and North Claisebrook planning frameworks in 2023, following months of collaborative workshops and consultation opportunities with the community.
These planning frameworks aim to facilitate redevelopment of town centres, provide guidelines for the scale and design of buildings, identify improvements to the look and feel of the areas and where more greenery can be added.
This work will also inform a future review of the City’s Accessible City Strategy.
Mayor Alison Xamon, CEO David MacLennan and Hon. Patrick Gorman MP in the Leederville town centre.
Comments attributed to City of Vincent Mayor Alison Xamon
“The City of Vincent is a prime location for inner-city living as it is close to the Perth CBD, has good public transport connections, leafy streets and parks, vibrant town centres and local schools.
“We will see more new residents move into the area as more transit-oriented, mixed-use developments and diverse housing choices continue to pop up on our town centres.
“With increasing density and population, alongside our target from the State Government, we need to have a closer look at how our ageing assets will cope with the influx of more houses and residents.
“We also need to ensure our roads are not only accessible but remain serviceable for years to come as we do not want to see more traffic congestion, rat-running and roadblocks for pedestrians and cyclists in our suburbs.
“We would like to thank the Australian Government for this Housing Support Program grant which will go a long way in terms of our planning for the future.”
Comments attributed to Federal Member for Perth Hon. Patrick Gorman MP
“It is no secret that housing is a key priority for the Albanese Government, and we are getting on with the job of building homes for Australia.
“This funding will enable the City to support future land use planning, transport planning and infrastructure projects, because our city is evolving every day, and Perth residents want to be consulted early on in the process of planning for that growth.
“We want to see our local councils make clear plans – and stick to them. With this study, Mayor Alison Xamon is working to achieve practical solutions in the City of Vincent - growing our city in a way that makes sense and provides certainty.
“I will always work with local and state governments to deliver for our community. I will work closely with Mayor Xamon to make sure that the growth of our city is planned for, and most importantly – that this growth meets the needs of our communities now and into the future.”
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