New Bill to create a Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority

A new Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority Bill introduced this week into State Parliament will have far-reaching benefits for Perth's future development.

Planning Minister John Day said the Bill would allow a new amalgamated metropolitan redevelopment authority to replace existing authorities in Armadale, East Perth, Midland and Subiaco, and also be responsible for the Perth Waterfront project. 

"The new legislation is set to streamline existing systems and leverage long-term efficiencies while retaining the benefit to the State of the flexible redevelopment authority model," Mr Day said.

"The new authority will be governed by a seven-member board and simplify processes by centralising all administrative functions into one entity.

"This will ensure the locally-based five-member Land Redevelopment Committees can concentrate on fulfilling the new authority's planning and development functions in each area.

"These committees will be established as necessary and be delegated planning powers by the authority's board for their respective areas.

"This structure will better serve communities as it will enable resources to be deployed to projects as required."

The Minister said the Land Redevelopment Committees would ensure the existing redevelopment authorities' close ties were maintained in the areas in which they operate.

"The new redevelopment authority will work closely with the Land Redevelopment Committees to ensure we retain good working relationships with local governments and community groups to provide the best outcomes for residents," Mr Day said.

The Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority is expected to commence on January 1, 2012.