Infrastructure
Hopes pinned on pre-fab homes as building pipeline hits $213 billion
A blowout in construction costs since the pandemic continues to weigh on building costs. The government hopes pre-fab homes might ease price pressures.
- by Shane Wright and David Crowe
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Labor accuses LNP of inflating project ‘blowouts’ to claim future wins
The LNP went to the election with a little-detailed promise of delivering projects on time and on budget – Labor has made the most explicit claim yet as to how.
- by Matt Dennien
‘We need to plan ahead’: Builders bemoan uncertainty over Olympic venues
The construction industry is worried the 100-day stadium review might lead to a logjam of projects, creating delays.
- by Savannah Meacham
Smaller than a basketball court: Lots shrink as developers urbanise Perth’s fringe
The dream of a spacious home with a white picket fence on a block with room for a pool has become a micro-lot congestion nightmare, says a prominent insider.
- by Sarah Brookes
What it costs to live on the new, convenient metro line
The streamlined service is already driving interest in real estate in some neighbourhoods, but convenience comes at a premium.
- by Kristy Johnson
Extension sought for Burswood twin tower apartment development
In applying for a four-year extension, the developer’s representatives said “competing priorities” across the precinct had led to a change of direction.
- by Claire Ottaviano
Future Fund told to sink cash into homes and green energy
The $230 billion Future Fund was created to stop a black hole in the federal budget. It’s now been tasked with investing in housing, energy and infrastructure.
- by Shane Wright
LNP flags budget savings on 2032 venues after union policy bypass
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie says his new government’s review of Games plans could see better “value for money” with projects put back out for BPIC-free tender.
- by Matt Dennien
LNP hits pause on Labor policy with eye on infrastructure ‘golden decade’
The major project procurement policies known as BPICs are seen as roadblocks to a key LNP election pledge to deliver projects on time and budget.
- by Matt Dennien
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‘More workers, extra shifts’: Fresh fears of West Gate Tunnel delays, cost blowouts
The $10 billion tunnel project is already years behind schedule and billions of dollars over budget, and now there’s a scramble to ensure it gets completed by next year.
- by Kieran Rooney
‘Respect for people’s money’: Crisafulli flags LNP budget priorities
The LNP has ramped up its rhetoric on economic management, including a pledge to upskill public servants – not sack them – to save money on consultants.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
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