Albany Hospital Redevelopment
Proponent:   Health Department
Value: $54.4 million
Location: Albany
Description:
 The redevelopment will include the upgrade of theatres, sterilisation areas, delivery suite and maternity ward and high dependency unit, as well as the remodelling of the Emergency Department and admissions area. A new day surgery facility will be constructed and additional mental health beds will be provided.  Mandatory engineering structure upgrades will also form part of the redevelopment.
Status: Architects have been appointed to undertake schematic drawings for the mental health unit and maternity works.  The tender for the mental health works should be let by July 2008 with building works expected to commence by October.  The maternity works will follow.  The upgrade to the hospital infrastructure, theatre complex, emergency department, admissions area and high dependency area will commence in a staged manner in 2009.  The total redevelopment is expected to be completed by mid 2011.
Contact: Rob Pulsford
Address: Callistemon Hse
Cnr Hardie Rd and Warden Ave
Albany, WA   6330
Telephone: (08)  9892-2662 Fax: (08)  9842-1095
Email: robert.pulsford@health.wa.gov.au
Website: www.health.wa.gov.au

 Albany Entertainment Centre
Proponent:   Department of Housing and Works, City of Albany and the Great Southern Development Commission
Value: $49.5 million
Location: Albany foreshore
Description:
 A 620 seat performing arts and entertainment centre located on the Albany Waterfront.
Status: Architectural firm Cox Howlett and Bailey Woodland has been appointed by the Minister for Works to design a landmark building.  Concept drawings were unveiled in July 2007 for Council consideration.  Construction was tendered on 30 April 2008 and the contract is expected to be awarded mid 2008.  The building is anticipated to be commissioned in early 2010.
Contact: Brian Smyth, Project Development Manager, Major Works, Department of Housing and Works
Address: 5th Floor, 169 Hay Street
EAST PERTH  WA  6004
Telephone: (08) 9440-2254 Fax: (08) 9440-2223
Email: brian.smyth@dhw.wa.gov.au
Website: www.dhw.wa.gov.au

 Albany Waterfront
Proponent:   Great Southern Development Commission, City of Albany, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure, the Department of Housing and Works and the Department for Transport and Regional Services contributed to the initial planning phase. LandCorp was brought in financially and was made responsible for project delivery as of 1 July 2005.
Value: $41 million, inclusive of consultancies and headworks payments.
Location: Princess Royal Harbour, Albany.  East of York Street.
Description:
 The Waterfront at Albany will be a major boost to the town's tourism industry, creating a vibrant hub of cultural and leisure activities for visitors and the people of Albany.  The development will include a marina and protected small boat harbour with pens and facilities for tourist, recreational and fishing vessels, in addition to a hotel with conference facilities, short stay accommodation, restaurants, cafes, shops and a purpose built entertainment centre which will be built by the Department of Housing and Works on behalf of the City of Albany.   Work is well advanced on the widening of Princess Royal Drive; the pedestrian footbridge, which will link the city’s central business district with the Waterfront has been completed, as has stage 1 of the land development, west of the Jetty, and which will provide two commercial lots and the Albany Entertainment site. 
Status:
 The land and marine development components are estimated to be completed by 2010.  The pedestrian bridge opened to the public on the 4th March 2008.
Contact: Jon Bettink, Project Manager
Address: c/- GSDC, 110 Serpentine Rd, Albany, WA   6330
Telephone:
Mobile: (08)  9841-8220
0428-418-220 Fax:  (08)  9842-4828
Email: jbettink@gsdc.wa.gov.au
Website: www.albanywaterfront.com.au

 Denmark Water and Wastewater
Proponent:   Water Corporation
Value: $26 million
Location: Denmark
Description: Upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant and the building of new 15ML water storage tanks.
Status: Land has been purchased for the storage tanks on McLeans Rd.  Design and planning for the wastewater treatment has commenced.  Project due for completion in 2012.
Contact: Chris Morris - Communications and Marketing
Address: 215 Lower Stirling Terrace, Albany  WA  6330
Telephone: (08)  9842-4252 Fax:  (08)  9842-4255
Email: Chris.morris@watercorporation.com.au
Website: www.watercorporation.com.au

 Southdown Magnetite Feasibility Study
Proponent:   Grange Resources Ltd
Value: $23 million (feasibility study only)
Location: Wellstead
Description:
 Determine the feasibility of mining the Southdown magnetite deposit for export through the Port of Albany.  Transport from mine to port proposed via underground slurry pipeline.  Process into pellets at Kemaman, Malaysia.
Status: Due diligence commenced by potential JV partners.  PER documentation for the mine and port components have been submitted to the EPA. 
Contact: Neil Marston, Project Manager
Address: Level 11, Mount Newman House
200 St Georges Terrace
Perth, WA   6000
Telephone: (08)  9321-1118 Fax: (08)  9321-1523
Email: nmarston@grangeresources.com.au
Website: www.grangeresources.com.au

 Tree Farm Wastewater Facility Expansion
Proponent:   Water Corporation
Value: $21 million
Location: Albany
Description: A new site opposite Down Rd is being developed to cater for the upgraded capacity of the wastewater treatment plant. 
Status: Planting of seedlings commenced in July 2007.  Project due for completion in 2010.
Contact: Chris Morris - Communications and Marketing
Address: 215 Lower Stirling Terrace, Albany  WA  6330
Telephone: (08)  9842-4252 Fax:  (08)  9842-4255
Email: Chris.morris@watercorporation.com.au
Website: www.watercorporation.com.au

 Biomass Fuel Pellets
Proponent:   Plantation Energy
Value: $20 million
Location: Albany
Description: The export of Densified Biomass Fuel (DBF) pellets manufactured using harvest residue from sustainably managed plantation forests.  Production of 250,000t per annum is expected.
Status: A site has been selected at the Mirambeena Timber Processing Precinct.  The manufacturing equipment is in transit from Germany.  Operations are expected to commence by October 2008.
Contact: Gavin Harper, Director
Address: Level 2, 45 Stirling Hwy , Nedlands WA 6009
Telephone: (08)  9389 8799 Fax: 
Email: gharper@plantationenergy.com.au
Website: www.plantationenergy.com.au

Mt Barker One Community – One College
Proponent:   Dept of Education and Training
Value: $20 million
Location: Mount Barker Senior High School
Description:
 Project will locate K-TAFE on one educational facility to be phased in over several years. It will include shared community support agencies, associated training regimes, facilities and potential university links. The college will illustrate co-ordinated approaches to curriculum development, delivery and community interaction. The College is due to commence operation at the beginning of the 2008 school year with Years 4 – 12 at the current high school site and K-3 remaining at the current primary school site.
Status: Phase 1 of the project has been completed and students from Years 4 – 7 are now located at the main College campus. Approval and funding have been received for stage 2 [$12m] to complete all new buildings and provide some refurbishment to existing high school buildings and facilities. The building program is expected to begin by the start of 2009 and be completed in readiness for the start of the 2010 school year. When completed, the College will cater for Years K through year 12.
Contact: Lindsay Campbell
Address: ADEO, Serpentine Road, Albany WA   6330
Telephone: (08)  9841-0338 Fax: (08)  9841-7542
Email: Lindsay.campbell2@det.wa.edu.au

 Denmark Health Facility
Proponent:   Health Department
Value: $18 million
Location: Denmark
Description:
 Construction of a new health and aged care facility consisting of a 32 bed hospital with 10 acute and 22 aged care beds, a new emergency department, an expanded therapy area, rooms for visiting specialists and health programs.
Status: The construction tender has been awarded and site works began in the second quarter of 2007.   The new hospital is expected to be completed in October 2008.
Contact: Rob Pulsford
Address: Callistemon Hse
Cnr Hardie Rd and Warden Ave
Albany, WA   6330
Telephone: (08)  9892-2662 Fax: (08)  9842-1095
Email: robert.pulsford@health.wa.gov.au
Website: www.health.wa.gov.au

 Land-based Abalone Farm
Proponent:   Western Australian Abalone Ltd
Value: $12 million (to date)
Location: Bremer Bay
Description:
 Staged development of a 200 tonne per annum land-based greenlip abalone farm.
Status: The first harvest occurred in 2006.  The facility is currently being upgraded to produce 50-70 tonnes per annum by 2008.  The medium term growth plan is to produce 200 tonnes per annum and develop one of the largest green lip abalone farms in the southern hemisphere. Markets are being established in Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Malaysia.
Contact: Keith Platel
Address: PO Box 7255, Cloisters Square
Perth, WA   6850
Telephone: (08)  9426-0612 Fax:  (08)  9481-1947
Email: kplatel@waabalone.com.au 

 Muirs Highway
Proponent:   Main Roads
Value: $12  million
Location: Denmark Mt Barker Road junction to Mt Barker Bypass
Description: Reconstruction and road widening to provide an 8m seal width and one east bound passing lane.  
Status: Commenced in 07/08 with part construction of the section between the Hay River Bridge and the Mt Barker Bypass, the remainder of the section is to be completed in 08/09.  The final section from the Denmark/Mt Barker Rd junction to the Hay River Bridge is anticipated to be complete in 09/10 subject to funding being provided.
Contact: Ron Stevens
Senior Project Manager
Address: PO Box 503, Albany, WA   6330
Telephone: (08)  9892-0555  Fax:  (08)  9841-8213
Email:
Website: ron.stevens@mainroads.wa.gov.au
www.mainroads.wa.gov.au

 Amaroo Village Albany
Proponent:   Amaroo Care Services Inc
Value: $10 million
Location: Albany
Description:
 Forty independent living units with a community clubhouse for over 55s.
Status: Land purchased and architects currently working on schematic designs.  Application for development approval to be submitted in June 08.
Contact: John Hansen
Address: 2 Wreford Court, Gosnells, 6110
Telephone: (08)  9490 3899 Fax: (08)  9398 4923
Email: johnh@amaroovillage.com.au
Website: www.amaroovillage.com.au

 Amaroo Retirement Village
Proponent:   Amaroo Care Services Inc
Value: $9 million
Location: Denmark
Description:
 Provision of independent living units for Seniors.  The total development will comprise 56 units plus a community centre.  Units will be offered on a ‘lease for life’ basis.
Status: Construction is complete on Phase 1 (12units) & stage 2 (14 Units).  Eleven of the units in Phase 1 are already occupied.  Strong interest has been shown in this development with a significant number of Phase 2 units already sold.  Floor slabs (10 of) for Phase 3, have been poured. Stage 2 is still under planning with no current date for commencement.  The purchase of additional land to facilitate Stage 2 is being negotiated.
Contact: John Hansen
Address: 2 Wreford Court, Gosnells, 6110
Telephone: (08)  9490 3899 Fax: (08)  9398 4923
Email: johnh@amaroovillage.com.au
Website: www.amaroovillage.com.au

 Chester Pass Road
Proponent:   Main Roads
Value: $5 million
Location: Stirling Range National Park
Description: Reconstruction and road widening of a 5 km long flood damaged section to a seal width of 8m.
Status: Design stage.
Contact: Ron Stevens
Senior Project Manager
Address: PO Box 503, Albany, WA   6330
Telephone: (08)  9892-0555  Fax:  (08)  9841-8213
Email:
Website: ron.stevens@mainroads.wa.gov.au
www.mainroads.wa.gov.au

 Albany Gas Works Site Remediation
Proponent:   LandCorp
Value: $4.4 million (subject to determination of site use)
Location: Princess Royal Drive, Albany
Description: Remediation of former Albany Gas Works site to return it to productive use. 
Status: LandCorp is currently undertaking an ecological impact assessment to determine the impact the site’s groundwater is having upon the marine environment of Princess Royal Harbour.  Upon completion of the assessment, LandCorp will develop a remedial action plan and seek advice from Department of Environment and Conservation, in consultation with the local community.   The future land use for the site is yet to be determined and is likely to be influenced by the remedial works required and community input.
Contact: Ben McCarthy
Project Manager
Address: Locked Bag 5, Perth Business Centre, Perth WA, 6849
Telephone: (08)  9482-7475 Fax: (08)  9841-3315
Email: ben.mccarthy@landcorp.com.au
Website: www.landcorp.com.au

 Borefield Project
Proponent:   Water Corporation
Value: $4 million
Location: Albany
Description: Expansion of Albany borefield at Werrilup.
Status: Test drilling underway with results expected to be known by 2008.
Contact: Chris Morris - Communications and Marketing
Address: 215 Lower Stirling Terrace, Albany  WA  6330
Telephone: (08)  9842-4252 Fax:  (08)  9842-4255
Email: chris.morris@watercorporation.com.au
Website: www.watercorporation.com.au

 Restoration of Berths 1 and 2
Proponent:   Albany Port Authority
Value: $3.2 million
Location: Albany Port
Description: Berths 1 and 2 are the oldest berths at the port and are in need of restoration to their original design capacity.
Status: Work has commenced and will continue over the next few years starting with the replacement of the oldest pylons.
Contact: Eric Norman, Wharf Manager
Address: PO Box 175, Albany  WA  6330
Telephone: (08)  9841-2759 Fax:  (08)  9841-7566
Email: eric@albanyport.com.au
Website: www.albanyport.com.au

 ANZAC Peace Park
Proponent:   City of Albany
Value: $2.54 million
Location: Albany Waterfront (Western end)
Description: Development of a landscaped and interpretative memorial park to recognise Albany’s role in the Anzac legend.  Albany was the place of the first dawn service and the point of assembly and departure of more than 30,000 troops in 1914.  Albany’s sister-city relationship with Galipolli will be recognised at the Park
Status: Concept design adopted by Council. Stormwater management plan and environmental assessments complete.  Works to commence mid-2008 (subject to environmental audit). Expected Completion (Stage 1) April 2009.
Contact: Jon Berry, Manager Economic Development
Address: 102 North Road Albany WA 6331
Telephone: (08)  9841-9339 Fax: (08)  9841-4099
Email: staff@albany.wa.gov.au
Website: www.albany.wa.gov.au

 Great Southern Highway
Proponent:   Main Roads
Value: $2 million
Location: Katanning to Broomehill
Description: Reconstruction of road shoulders and widening of the seal to 8m width.  
Status: Design and scheduling stage.
Contact: Ron Stevens
Senior Project Manager
Address: PO Box 503, Albany, WA   6330
Telephone: (08)  9892-0555  Fax:  (08)  9841-8213
Email:
Website: ron.stevens@mainroads.wa.gov.au
www.mainroads.wa.gov.au

 Katanning Aquatic Centre
Proponent:   Shire of Katanning
Value: $2 million
Location: Park Street - Katanning
Description: Refurbishment of Aquatic Centre including installation of new scum gutters on 50m Olympic Pool, construction of learn to swim/leisure pool, installation of solar heating, upgrade of toilet and change room facilities
Status: Final designs currently being finalised and tender documentation being prepared.  Additional funding for stage 2 components being sought.
Contact: Carl Beck – Manager of Community Services
Address: PO Box 109, Katanning, WA   6317
Telephone: (08)  9821-4200  Fax:  (08)  9821-1458
Email:
Website: mcs@katanning.wa.gov.au
www.katanning.wa.gov.au

 Mt Barker Regional Medical Centre
Proponent:   Shire of Plantagenet
Value: $1.35 million
Location: Cnr Marmion Street and Langton Road, Mt Barker (opposite the hospital)
Description: The construction of a medical centre which houses a range of medical services and provides adequate room to meet the medical needs of the community for at least the next ten years.
Status: Draft design plans have been completed.  Tender documents being prepared for tendering at the end of June.  Tenders closing at the end of July.  Award the builder contract in August.
Contact: Ms Nicole Selesnew
Address: P.O. Box 48, MT Barker  WA  6324
Telephone: (08)  9892 1126 Fax:  (08)  9892 1100
Email: nicole@plantagenet.wa.gov.au
Website: www.plantagenet.wa.gov.au