The WA Government has cancelled the Roe 8 and 9 Perth Freight Link project by amending the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS).
The amendment removes the road reservation, protecting key environmental and heritage areas for Parks and Recreation.
Other parts that are largely cleared or already developed will be rezoned for urban uses which allow opportunities such as housing, local open space, recreation, private education, and commercial and mixed-use, which will be determined through subsequent stages of planning.
“This amendment marks a significant milestone in the WA Government’s 2017 election commitment to scrap the destructive Perth Freight Link project,” says Planning Minister John Carey.
“The road reservation has long been a barrier to planning for the Fremantle/Cockburn area, and the finalisation of this amendment provides certainty to all stakeholders and the community that this road can no longer go ahead.
“The inclusion of urban-zoned land also enables a mixture of other local uses to be contemplated through subsequent stages of planning, with opportunities to boost housing supply and rejuvenate parts of the corridor.”
Despite opposition from the WA Greens, who introduced a disallowance motion on the final day for the MRS amendment, the Bill has been passed, officially ending the Roe 8 and 9 Perth Freight Link project.
The finalisation of the MRS amendment follows an extensive engagement program with stakeholders including local governments, community groups, local education providers, recreation groups and the broader community.
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