The WA Government has announced it will sell 8.8 hectares of Crown land to the City of Greater Geraldton Council for $1 to support the development of a new 140-dwelling key worker village.
The sale, at a nominal consideration, follows the Council being allocated $8.7 million earlier this year through the State Government’s $120 million Infrastructure Development Fund (IDF).
The IDF assists with the costs of supplying essential utilities to enable developments, including water and power connections.
“The sale of this land for $1 is a recognition of the significant benefit this project will have for the Geraldton community and for the region’s growing economy,” said Planning and Lands Minister, John Carey.
“We are unlocking 8.8 hectares of underutilised Crown land in Geraldton to help the City support the delivery of key worker accommodation.
“Through our Infrastructure Development Fund, we have also allocated up to $8.7 million to help cover the upfront costs of infrastructure required to connect the site to essential utilities, such as power and water supply.”
Located just south of the Geraldton CBD, the Council’s proposed village is set to be constructed over several stages and will help to ease pressure on the local rental market by providing dedicated housing for key workers and their families.
Geraldton has experienced an increased demand for worker accommodation due to its proximity to major projects, including the Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment.
