Frequently Asked Questions
Latitude 32 Investor FAQs
What is the process for extracting sand and limestone?
There are opportunities for sand and limestone to be extracted to reach the final redevelopment levels. The levels which sand can be extracted to is identified within the Levels Planning Policy
Can I continue with temporary approvals
The Master Plan allows for temporary approvals.
Temporary development can be undertaken prior to structure plan approval, in accordance with the Latitude 32 Development of Land Policy. Refer to the Development of Land Policy at the bottom of the page.
Following approval of a structure plan, temporary development will be considered in limited circumstances depending on compliance with the approved levels plan (within the structure plan) and timing from the development front or development by others.
What is the timing for development?
Development is nearing completion within Flinders Precinct .
DevelopmentWA is expected to commence sand and limestone extraction within Development Area 3 in late 2019 and work on Development Area 6 in 2020, with further development across the 1400ha taking place subject to demand.
What will be DevelopmentWA's role in terms of development?
1. If your development area has an approved structure plan:Your future redevelopment levels are shown within the structure plan and the Levels Planning Policy.
2. If your development area structure plan has been advertised:A preliminary redevelopment level is shown within the relevant development area levels plan attached to the structure plan.
3. If your development area structure plan has not been advertised:
A redevelopment level is not yet available and will be available once the structure plan has been advertised.
Are there sand and limestone extraction opportunities within Latitude 32?
There are opportunities for sand and limestone to be extracted to reach the final redevelopment levels. The levels which sand can be extracted to is identified within the Levels Planning Policy
When is a decision on the outer harbour by State Government expected?
On the 12th September 2017 the State Government announced the Westport - Port and Environs Strategy which will outline a long-range vision to guide the planning, development and growth of both the Inner Harbour at Fremantle and the Outer Harbour at Kwinana. A report is expected late 2019.
This plan, to be developed by a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary project team will set out how the port and its associated landside transport linkages are expected to develop in order to ensure the future freight, trade and logistics requirements of Perth and the surrounding regions are met for the next 50 years and beyond.
Is there a Development Contribution Payment required for Latitude 32?
Yes, but the payment varies between development areas. The development contribution plans will be finalised when the Westport Port and Environs Strategy is close to being completed.
When is a decision expected to be made about an intermodal terminal?
The Westport Taskforce is currently preparing a Westport Port and Environs Strategy, expected to be completed late 2019, it is expected to include an intermodal terminal. Latitude 32 is one of the proposed locations.
The taskforce includes experts from key Government agencies responsible for planning, transport, environment, jobs and finances.
What is the timing for the delivery of the regional road network?
Main Roads WA has indicated 2031 for Rowley Road and the upgrade of Anketell Road and are working on a plan and timing for the Fremantle Rockingham Controlled Access Highway (FRCAH).