The Western Australian Government has released a public draft framework for its new  regional planning and infrastructure development in the State’s Mid-West.

 

State Planning Minister John Day said the draft Mid West Regional Planning and Infrastructure Framework provided an approach that would build on the characteristics and opportunities of one of the State’s key economic and cultural regions.

 

“The release of this framework by the Government provides strategic policy direction and infrastructure co-ordination for an important region in Western Australia,” Mr Day said.

 

 

“The Mid-West’s strategic location in central WA between the resources centre of the North-West and the Perth metropolitan region - and its proximity to key Asian markets - gives it an undeniable advantage.

 

 

“This framework will enable the Mid-West to continue to develop as a robust economy, yet respond to the increasing challenges posed by the economy and environment.

 

 

“The importance of the region to not only WA, and its indigenous people, but also the nation, will increase as it develops its potential as a place to live, work and invest.

 

The Mid West Regional Planning Committee, in consultation with the Western Australian Planning Commission’s Infrastructure Coordinating Committee, and the Mid West Development Commission, will advise the Government on the priorities and progress of the Mid-West region.

 

Draft framework is available at: http://www.planning.wa.gov.au/midwest