Author: Brendon Grylls
Regional aviation facilities across Western Australia will continue to benefit from the Regional Airport Development Scheme (RADS), with the announcement of almost $14million in grants for 2012-13 and 2013-14.
Transport Minister Troy Buswell said the grants would comprise $10million from th... (29-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Twenty-six regional events across Western Australia have received a funding boost, thanks to an extraordinary, one-off round of Eventscorp’s Regional Events Scheme (RES), funded by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program.
Tourism Minister Kim Hames said the RES would provide $3million... (28-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Industrial land development in the Pilbara is gearing up with works to create new light industrial and transport lots at the Wedgefield Industrial Estate near Port Hedland.
Lands Minister Brendon Grylls said civil works commenced earlier this month to create 37 lots in a new part of the Wed... (28-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
The State Government is seeking registrations of interest (ROI) from businesses and developers interested in being part of the future development of ‘Murdoch Mix’ - an eight hectare mixed-use precinct.
Planning Minister John Day said along with the State Government’s investment in the Fiona... (23-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Regional child care providers will benefit from a $9.3million additional State Government Royalties for Regions funding over the next four years.
Making the announcement today, Community Services Minister Robyn McSweeney and Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls said the new funding ... (23-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Lands Minister Brendon Grylls today announced a project partner had been chosen as LandCorp’s development partner for the northern parcel of Eglinton.
Satterley Property Group (SPG) had been selected to develop the project site located two kilometres from the coast and east of the newly extended ... (22-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
A commemorative sunset service for the lost sailors of HMAS Sydney II will be hosted tomorrow at Geraldton’s Mount Scott memorial precinct.
Tourism Minister Kim Hames said the HMAS Sydney II 70th Anniversary Commemorative Service would honour the crew of the ill-fated vessel that sank durin... (18-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Western Australia’s major planning projects and investment potential are on show this week at the MIPIM Asia World Property Market Conference in Hong Kong.
Planning Minister John Day said the State Government display at the three-day event featured the Perth Waterfront and the Perth City Li... (18-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
The Liberal-National Government today announced the go ahead for a $2.12million initiative to establish the State’s first artificial reef trial on the South West coast.
Fisheries Minister Norman Moore said the South-West Recreational Fishing Enhancement Pilot Project was designed to increas... (17-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Construction of the new Esperance Primary School will begin within months, following today’s official sod-turning ceremony by Education Minister Liz Constable.
The new primary school, scheduled for completion by February 2013, will replace the original buildings and create new recreation sp... (17-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls today announced work had begun on the $2.2million State Government Royalties for Regions-funded Tantabiddi Boat Ramp in Exmouth, another milestone under the $150million Gascoyne Development Plan.
Mr Grylls said upgrades were urgently required to ... (16-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
The State Government today announced one of Australia’s leading development companies - Mirvac - as the preferred proponent to develop the $1.5billion Karratha City of the North Project.
The project will see the development of multiple city centre sites, as well as more than 1,500 dwellings... (16-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls joined thousands of people today via the Westlink satellite network to participate in the Western Australian Community Resource Network’s 20th anniversary Big Breakfast event.
Mr Grylls said he was excited to be part of the Big Breakfast and to j... (15-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls today announced construction had started on the $17.375million Royalties for Regions-funded Coral Bay Seasonal Staff Accommodation (SSA).
The project will provide 37 seasonal staff houses for up to 70 workers in the Coral Bay area and take pressu... (14-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
The second stage in Bunbury’s Woodcrest Rise at College Grove estate has reached its conclusion with the last-ever release of land south and east of Somerville Drive.
The much anticipated release comprises 43 lots within Stage 2 of the residential development, which abuts the planned ‘Prest... (10-Nov)