31. Facilitate and coordinate investment in industrial and technological precincts by:
- prioritising the finalisation of land assembly, approvals, development contribution arrangements in precincts with fragmented land ownership and other preparatory works, as recommended in the Industrial Lands Strategy
- applying existing state land-use planning system tools, such as improvement schemes and redevelopment schemes, in a more consistent and proactive manner to industrial and technological precincts of highest priority to the state
- consistent with Recommendation 40 in the Infrastructure delivery chapter, establishing an assessment process for the funding of strategic enabling infrastructure that facilitates private investment
- planning for the long-term land needs throughout the state, with a priority focus on additional heavy industrial land in the Perth metropolitan area, and completing investigations into the South West Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub.
The WA Government responded to Foundation for a stronger tomorrow in February 2023. Recommendation 31 is fully supported. For further information please refer to the response document.
Actions:
31.47 Continue to facilitate and coordinate investment in industrial precincts (including Strategic Industrial Areas)
31.48 Undertake a feasibility study, including market and site options analysis and detailed costings, into establishing an advanced manufacturing and technology hub in the South West region
2/2 actions on schedule
31.47 On schedule
Pilbara: The Activation Roadmap for SIAs in the Pilbara is in progress. $35m of government funding to attract investment in Pilbara SIAs has been allocated for investigations and business case development.
Mid-West: The Oakajee Access Road is on track for completion in mid-2025. Studies and planning on water, power, cultural heritage, land and port infrastructure are progressing.
Goldfields-Esperance: The Goldfields Industrial Areas Working Group Activation Roadmap has been endorsed and project planning has commenced implementation.
Perth Metropolitan: The Global Advanced Industries Hub program includes the development of the Western Trade Coast Infrastructure Strategy (WTCIS). The WTCIS delivers an approach to address land and industrial infrastructure constraints and has been finalised.
South-West: The Kermerton Strategic Environmental Assessment (KSEA) will streamline approvals and enable industrial development in the Kemerton SIA. The KSEA submission is being finalised.
31.48 On schedule
Feasibility study completed and development of a business case is under way. Stakeholder engagement is ongoing.