Infrastructure WA

25. Make best use of existing and planned urban infrastructure by preparing and implementing an urban consolidation action program, including:

1. identifying significant barriers to increasing urban consolidation and developing a clear roadmap that outlines intended outcomes, responsibilities and time frames
2. reviewing and adjusting policy settings to support infill locations, including liveability and amenity improvements, with particular focus on refining policy settings for public open space, public realm improvements, schools, utilities and public transport and the associated development contribution requirements
3. planning incentives that support infill development, encourage land assembly and create a stronger pipeline of development sites
4. implementing purchaser support where appropriate to facilitate increased infill development, such as further extension of the Off the Plan Duty Rebate Scheme for apartments and place-based approaches to building bonus grants and Keystart lending requirements
5. providing funding and support for development of precinct plans for key infill locations
6. identifying and prioritising infrastructure capacity upgrades and coordination needed to support infill development
7. transparently reporting progress (at least every 2 years) towards achieving infill targets set in Perth and Peel @ 3.5 million by local government area, taking into account relevant contextual factors.

WA Government response

The WA Government responded to Foundation for a stronger tomorrow in February 2023. Recommendation 25 is partially supported. For further information please refer to the response document.