Ms WALKER - 2008-09-10
Earlier today, the minister announced the developer for the new suburb of Bellamack. Can the minister explain to the House how the development of Bellamack will benefit Territory families?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Nhulunbuy for her first question in this Chamber. Following a very thorough assessment process, I am pleased to announce that the Urban Pacific and Brierty Consortia have been selected as the developer for the new suburb of Bellamack in Palmerston. The consortia’s master plan embodied the best practice planning principles and embraced the government’s new initiatives of water sensitive design, third pipe and fibre optics, and met the requirements of our expression of interest document.
Urban Pacific is a highly experienced development company with successful developments right throughout Australia. They will be working in partnership with our very own local company, the Larrakia Development Corporation, local industry, workers, and local builders.
The first blocks in Bellamack are aimed to be ready for sale in 2009. Bellamack is just one of a number of residential developments to deliver new homes for Territorians. Earlier this week, I announced the fast-tracking of the next three suburbs in Palmerston East - Johnston, Zuccoli and Mitchell. Bellamack will provide about 700 lots and new homes, and there will be another 3000 blocks available in the suburbs of Palmerston East.
Bellamack will create a range of housing options for Territory families who want to invest in their new home. It will include, and this is government policy, 15% for affordable and social housing making home ownership more accessible for our low to middle income earners. The development of Bellamack is an important part of our government’s families’ strategy. We are already investing in new schools in Rosebery, roads and recreation areas as part of our election commitments to cater for these new residents.
The Territory economy is booming and yes, we are experiencing growth pains, and it is important to deliver more land into the marketplace to meet that growing demand. The government is committed to responsible and appropriate release of land to meet the market demand, while not devaluing the investments that people already have in the marketplace.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Nhulunbuy for her first question in this Chamber. Following a very thorough assessment process, I am pleased to announce that the Urban Pacific and Brierty Consortia have been selected as the developer for the new suburb of Bellamack in Palmerston. The consortia’s master plan embodied the best practice planning principles and embraced the government’s new initiatives of water sensitive design, third pipe and fibre optics, and met the requirements of our expression of interest document.
Urban Pacific is a highly experienced development company with successful developments right throughout Australia. They will be working in partnership with our very own local company, the Larrakia Development Corporation, local industry, workers, and local builders.
The first blocks in Bellamack are aimed to be ready for sale in 2009. Bellamack is just one of a number of residential developments to deliver new homes for Territorians. Earlier this week, I announced the fast-tracking of the next three suburbs in Palmerston East - Johnston, Zuccoli and Mitchell. Bellamack will provide about 700 lots and new homes, and there will be another 3000 blocks available in the suburbs of Palmerston East.
Bellamack will create a range of housing options for Territory families who want to invest in their new home. It will include, and this is government policy, 15% for affordable and social housing making home ownership more accessible for our low to middle income earners. The development of Bellamack is an important part of our government’s families’ strategy. We are already investing in new schools in Rosebery, roads and recreation areas as part of our election commitments to cater for these new residents.
The Territory economy is booming and yes, we are experiencing growth pains, and it is important to deliver more land into the marketplace to meet that growing demand. The government is committed to responsible and appropriate release of land to meet the market demand, while not devaluing the investments that people already have in the marketplace.
Last updated: 09 Aug 2016