Perth Voice Interactive

VINCENT council has been given almost $1 million from the Albanese government to make sure its infrastructure is ready for the next wave of infill.

The funding will go towards a study into the city’s transport, traffic, water, sewer

age and power, with the aim of delivering its own capital works and guiding anything planned by state government agencies.

Vincent has a target of 11,500 new dwellings and 25,000 new residents by 2050.

It has recently been consulting on planning frameworks for its Mt Hawthorn, North Perth, William Street and Beaufort Street town centres, following the success of one developed for the Pickle District.

The frameworks aim to spark the rejuvenation of town centres, with new guidelines for building scale and designs.

“The City of Vincent is a prime location for inner-city living as it is close to the Perth CBD, has good public transport connections, leafy streets and parks, vibrant town centres and local schools,” Vincent mayor Alison Xamon said.

“We will see more new residents move into the area as more transit-oriented, mixed-use developments and diverse housing choices continue to pop up on our town centres. 

“With increasing density and population, alongside our target from the state government, we need to have a closer look at how our ageing assets will cope with the influx of more houses and residents.

“We also need to ensure our roads are not only accessible but remain serviceable for years to come as we do not want to see more traffic congestion, rat-running and roadblocks for pedestrians and cyclists in our suburbs.”

The funding, the only one for a Perth metro council, came from the federal government’s Housing Support Program which aims to deliver 1.2 million homes across the country own five years.

Federal Perth MP Patrick Gorman said housing was a key priority for the Albanese government.

“This funding will enable the City to support future land use planning, transport planning and infrastructure projects, because our city is evolving every day, and Perth residents want to be consulted early on in the process of planning for that growth,” Mr Gorman said.

“We want to see our local councils make clear plans – and stick to them. With this study, mayor Alison Xamon is working to achieve practical solutions in the City of Vincent – growing our city in a way that makes sense and provides certainty.

“I will always work with local and state governments to deliver for our community,” Mr Gorman said.