WA reopens $120M Infrastructure Fund to fast-track housing delivery
WA has reopened streams of its $120M Infrastructure Development Fund to accelerate housing delivery and support higher-density projects across the state.
$120 million Infrastructure Development Fund reopened in WA to fast-track housing and higher-density development.
How will WA's $120M Infrastructure Development Fund affect housing construction work?
Builders and civil contractors in WA may see increased project pipelines as infrastructure funding unlocks new housing developments and density upgrades.
Key takeaways
- WA has reopened key streams of its $120M Infrastructure Development Fund for housing projects.
- The fund aims to fast-track housing delivery and support higher-density development in WA.
- Builders and contractors in WA could benefit from increased work as new projects are unlocked.
- The move is part of ongoing WA government efforts to address housing supply pressures.
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