WA Labor to boost affordable housing for key workers in Kununurra

• Re-elected Cook Labor Government to fund $5 million towards new affordable key worker accommodation for Kununurra
• Commitment to help attract and retain childcare and other workers to deliver vital services
• Project backed by Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley, with land and financial contribution for the remaining costs of the project

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will invest $5 million towards the delivery of new affordable housing for childcare and other key workers in Kununurra.

WA Labor's commitment will enable construction of 10 two-bedroom and four one-bedroom quality affordable rental accommodation dwellings in town.

The new builds will support provision of essential services as well as eligible small businesses by boosting affordable accommodation available for their workers. This includes assisting local childcare centres to recruit and retain staff and continue to support the local workforce with more childcare places.

The project is backed by the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley, which will contribute the land located at the proposed site on the corner of Water Lily Place and Casuarina Way and the remaining costs of the $7.9 million project.

Once constructed, the key worker housing will be managed by the Shire, including allocating the housing and collecting the rent from residents, with rental income to cover its administration costs.

WA Labor's $5 million commitment builds on the Cook Labor Government's record investment in boosting housing supply and affordability in the Kimberley and right across the State.

Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:

“We know local service providers need support to attract and retain quality staff here in Kununurra, so if re-elected our WA Labor Government will invest in new accommodation for key workers."

“As we emerge from some of the toughest global market conditions we are getting on with the job of building new social and affordable housing in the East Kimberley, and I'll have more to say about our housing plans for WA's regions soon.”

Commitments attributed to Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna:

“This investment is exactly what Kununurra needs – more affordable accommodation for the key workers who deliver essential services for our community day in and day out."

“Only WA Labor is committed to increasing affordable housing stock to help meet the needs of residents and essential service providers in Kununurra.”