Media Statements

For Portfolio: Planning

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
20/06/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Surf park vision for Perth a step closer with lease agreement signed
19/06/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Planning; Sport and Recreation	Work underway on new Sandover Medal Walk at Subiaco Oval
14/06/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Planning; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Stand down: WACA makes way for all-abilities playground
12/05/2022	McGowan; Saffioti; Carey	Premier; Treasurer; Planning; Housing	Tax reform and incentives to deliver a housing supply boost
10/05/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Bill before Parliament to reopen significant development pathway
5/05/2022	Saffioti	Planning	2022 Coastal Awards recognise the importance of WA coastlines
3/05/2022	Saffioti	Planning	New structure plan for Muchea to support industry and growth
8/04/2022	Saffioti; Carey	Planning; Lands	Guidelines set for Bayswater’s transformation
31/03/2022	Saffioti; Carey	Planning; Lands	$17.3 million settlement for Landgate building secures future of public sector in Midland
21/03/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Caledonian Avenue level crossing to close on April 15
18/03/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Subi East recognised as world leader in sustainable community development
18/03/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Major initiatives to progress phase two of planning reform
17/03/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Transport; Planning; Ports; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Iconic WACA Ground light towers to be upgraded and beaming colour
17/03/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Major boost for the Perth City Deal
10/03/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Transport; Planning; Ports; Culture and the Arts	Joint media statement - Architect named for Perth Concert Hall redevelopment
9/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint Media Statement - Work on final section of Albany Ring Road underway
28/02/2022	Saffioti; Cook; MacTiernan	Planning; Tourism; Agriculture and Food	Draft report for Pickering Brook and Surrounds released for comment
18/02/2022	Carey; Saffioti	Housing; Lands; Planning	Housing Diversity Pipeline to boost social housing and support jobs
14/02/2022	Saffioti	Planning	$4 million of grants now available to protect WA coastline
8/02/2022	Saffioti; Templeman; Carey; Buti	Planning; Heritage; Lands; Aboriginal Affairs	Anthony Kannis appointed Director General of the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
31/01/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Dark skies the limit for stargazers with new position statement released
24/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Construction underway on new Hotham River Bridge
18/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Industry engagement to ensure freight and supply keep moving
22/12/2021	Buti; Carey; Saffioti	Finance; Lands; Planning	Landgate building revamp to bring more workers and vibrancy to Midland
15/12/2021	Saffioti	Planning	The Oval Precinct works at Subi East to commence in January
6/12/2021	Saffioti; Carey	Planning; Local Government	New policy to guide the management of short-term accommodation
3/12/2021	Saffioti; Punch	Planning; Disability Services	New train carriage at Whiteman Park caters for wheelchair users
2/12/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Point Grey Marina plan jettisoned in wake of amendment
1/11/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Stephenson Avenue Extension Phase 2 contract awarded
29/10/2021	Saffioti	Planning	New committee appointed to guide future planning for Swan Valley
13/10/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - First images of METRONET Whiteman Park Station unveiled
12/09/2021	Saffioti; Buti	Planning; Transport; Lands; Sport and Recreation	Surf’s up as proponent chosen to deliver Cockburn Wave Park
9/09/2021	McGowan; Buti; Saffioti	Premier; Finance; Planning	Transfer duty rebate extended to support homebuyers and local jobs
23/08/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	$18.5 million for program to fight erosion and protect coastline
19/08/2021	McGowan; Saffioti; Buti	Premier; Planning; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Perth City Deal’s WACA upgrade underway
18/08/2021	Saffioti	Planning	District structure plan setting long-term vision for East Wanneroo complete
15/08/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning; Ports; Transport	Joint media statement - ECU City campus designs unveiled
10/08/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Water planning policies streamlined in latest reform measure
6/08/2021	Saffioti	Planning	New laws take effect to protect Swan Valley’s future
6/08/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Future of Fremantle committees seek community representatives
5/08/2021	Saffioti	Planning	McGowan Government permanently protects Beeliar Wetlands
4/08/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Experts sought as State Design Review Panel enters second term
6/07/2021	Buti; Saffioti	Lands; Planning	WA's newest land tenure unlocking opportunities for property sector
25/06/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Community members invited to help guide Swan Valley future
24/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Rottnest Island among 54 recipients to share in $4m coastal grants
13/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning; Ports	Future planning of Fremantle underway with Westport
9/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Edith Cowan University awards five major contracts in multi-million-dollar Perth City Deal milestone
2/06/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Medium density policy proceeds to next stage of development
28/05/2021	Saffioti; Carey	Planning; Local Government	Phase two of planning reform to continue transformation of system
27/05/2021	Saffioti; Buti	Planning; Lands	METRONET East Redevelopment Scheme sets vision for vibrant station precincts
12/05/2021	Saffioti; Buti; Sanderson	Transport; Planning; Lands; Environment	McGowan Government to permanently protect Beeliar Wetlands
11/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Quinns Beach groyne upgrade completed in time for winter
30/04/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Fair policy reform delivers funding for community infrastructure
6/04/2021	Templeman; Saffioti	Heritage; Planning	Heritage specialists awarded contract for Ascot Kilns conservation
29/03/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Major demolition works start at former Princess Margaret Hospital site
25/03/2021	Saffioti; Buti	Planning; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Final designs revealed for WACA Ground transformation in East Perth
2/02/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Contract awarded for road gateway in Perth’s eastern suburbs
29/01/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Biggest ever South-West road project now underway, unlocking thousands of local jobs
20/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	$4 million of grants available for coastal planning and management
14/01/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Public realm plans for first Subi East neighbourhood open for comment
23/12/2020	Cook; Saffioti; Murray	Health; Planning; Seniors and Ageing	McGowan Government cuts red tape, making aged care more available
18/12/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New planning regulations streamline system and cut red tape
17/12/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New Design WA policy guides development of local precincts
10/12/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New development standards for City of Joondalup infill areas
4/12/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Swan Valley Planning Bill passes Parliament protecting region
4/12/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New East Wanneroo plan sets 50-year vision for strategic growth
2/12/2020	Saffioti; Templeman	Planning; Heritage	Call for expert team to rekindle historic Ascot Kilns
27/11/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Medium density policy to create more diverse housing opportunities
26/11/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Minister makes call on Broome planning proposal
20/11/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Pickering Brook’s future planning blueprint report endorsed
16/11/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Edith Cowan University seeking lead architect and lead design engineers for multi-million-dollar city campus
16/11/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Industrial park to create jobs and spur growth north of Perth
6/11/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Approval marks significant milestone for planning reform
5/11/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New subdivision policy plans for connected communities
30/10/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New planning policy to guide development of activity centres
28/10/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Master plan finalised for landmark Subi East redevelopment
27/10/2020	McGowan; Wyatt; Saffioti	Premier; Lands; Planning	Iconic City development to create thousands of jobs
19/10/2020	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Coolgardie-Esperance Highway set for $52 million upgrade
14/10/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Draft planning scheme for Swan Valley released for public comment
3/10/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Time capsule offers Western Australians opportunity to farewell PMH
23/09/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - $175 million Albany Ring Road unlocks local jobs as construction gets underway
20/09/2020	McGowan; Saffioti; Ellery	Premier; Transport; Planning; Education and Training	Opportunities abound for Mount Lawley Senior High School
20/09/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - City deal to create 10,000 jobs and transform Perth CBD
18/09/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Improvement scheme signals new era for Port Hedland’s West End
18/09/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New, modern planning scheme approved for Shire of Carnarvon
28/08/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Major Subiaco project to support up to 1,600 WA jobs
21/08/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Progress on new planning regulations to cut red tape
19/08/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New laws set future development plans for iconic Swan Valley region
19/08/2020	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	McGowan Government investing in coastal erosion hotspots
19/08/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New Western Australian Government Architect appointed
18/08/2020	Saffioti; Ellery	Planning; Education and Training	Fresh approach to school planning open for community feedback
12/08/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Special COVID-19 Bill to keep Government moving
11/08/2020	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Work underway on Perth’s new, modern freight corridor
6/08/2020	Saffioti	Planning; Transport	Draft redevelopment scheme for METRONET East released
3/08/2020	Templeman; Saffioti	Heritage; Planning	$6 million restoration of Ascot kilns secures historic Perth landmark
31/07/2020	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Sealing progresses on Great Central Road in Western Australian Outback
29/07/2020	Saffioti	Planning	WA company to demolish and remediate Princess Margaret Hospital
13/07/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Safer roads hustle as Bussell Highway tenders called
12/07/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Draft Master Plan released for landmark Subi East redevelopment
11/07/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Historic planning reforms cut red tape and open WA for business