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People power prevails at JDAP hearing
Common sense has prevailed for residents of Como and surrounding areas, with the Metro Joint Development Assessment Panel (JDAP) once again rejecting an unnecessary and non-compliant ‘booze-barn’ liquor outlet in the area, according to Federal Member for Swan Steve Irons. “I have joined with Como residents and City of South Perth councillors in opposing an […]
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Steve Irons MP calls for local government amalgamations to be scrapped
I am pleased to inform the House that there was a great result for City of South Perth ratepayers last weekend, with the region’s local government amalgamations referendum returning a majority of no votes. I have been vocal in my opposition to the Western Australian state government’s idea to cut the number of councils from […]
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Gateway WA ahead of schedule, passes the halfway mark
Federal Member for Swan Steve Irons today welcomed the announcement that construction of the $1 billion Gateway WA Project has now passed the halfway mark six months earlier than originally scheduled, with final completion projected by mid-2016. The Gateway WA project is the largest road project ever to be undertaken in Perth and is jointly […]
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$1 million boost for iconic Swan and Canning Rivers
The Australian Government is delivering on its election commitment to improve the health of Western Australia’s Swan and Canning rivers with $1 million in funding. Minister for the Environment, Greg Hunt today announced the funding boost during a visit to the iconic Western Australian river system with the Federal Member for Swan, Steve Irons. “Together […]
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$1.78 million funding boost for Swan home support services
Federal Member for Swan Steve Irons today announced that seniors and people with disability in Swan will get extra support to stay in their own homes thanks to a more than $1.78 million funding boost from the Commonwealth and Western Australian Governments. The funding is part of a $12.4 million commitment to the Home and […]
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Roads to Recovery funding flows in Swan
Federal Member for Swan Steve Irons today announced that the City of Gosnells will today receive their latest share of the Australian Government’s $2.1 billion Roads to Recovery Programme to assist with local road construction and maintenance. “The Australian Government is paying over $117 million to 297 local government authorities nationwide, including $586,992 to the […]
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Irons welcomes School Security Programme funding for Swan
Federal Member for Swan Steve Irons was today pleased to welcome almost $450,000 in Coalition Government funding to boost security at two Islamic colleges’ in Swan under the Government’s Schools Security Programme initiative. “The Australian Islamic College in Kewdale, which received $193,973 in funding, and the Langford Islamic College, which received $250,000 in funding, are […]
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South Perth Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study
Following gaining $45,000 in Federal Government grant funding for a South Perth Aquatic Centre feasibility study, I am pleased to inform you that a public meeting will now be held on 11 March 2015 to gain direct feedback from residents and community organisations. This funding represents another step forward in the campaign for aquatic facilities […]