First IP - looking at Forrestfield WA

[nevernotspurs]

http://www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/wa-government-faces-criticism-over-airport-project

Thanks for the relevant info, always welcomed. IMO, the airport link project is not just to cater for the FIFO market as the article suggests, it's just a basic progression of Perth's development - A train link to the airport and south-eastern suburbs.

 

[nevernotspurs]

Even though my purchase has already settled, I've decided to keep this thread going for anyone who would like to post any relevant info on the area.

The Kalamunda Shire has announced that planning for a new Urban Centre developed around the proposed terminus of the Forrestfield Airport Link has commenced.
http://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Media-Releases/May-2015/New-Urban-Centre-for-Forrestfield

Shire of Kalamunda to become city, considers name change
Having fought hard to retain its boundaries and identity during the Perth council amalgamation debate, the Shire of Kalamunda has now voted to become a city and is considering a name change.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-19/kalamunda-to-become-city-considers-name-change/6481108
http://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Media-Releases/May-2015/Kalamunda-Council-wants-City-Status

Planning has started for the urban centre around the new Forrestfield station - a 20 minute rail journey into the city.
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

THE Western Australian state government has announced that three consortia have been shortlisted to bid for the design-build contract for Perth's $A 2.2bn ($US 2bn) Forrestfield-Airport Link.
http://www.railjournal.com/index.ph...-for-perth-airport-rail-link.html?channel=541

 

[ppnuwan]

Thanks for this information... Can't believe.. Things are happening so fast...

 

[Tano]

Still waiting for the dual density policy to be released. Let me know when it's up for public comment. Maybe a month or two away.

It details what you need to obtain higher density