Withers Hub Meeting Project Update

Mr David Jones from the Department of Communities came down to Hudson Road Family Centre from Perth to show the planning of the Withers Hub Precinct to the community. This is a key feature of the Withers Renewal Plan and discusses the current progress to date. David was the key note speaker and presented the latest plans on buildings, roadworks and surrounding infrastructure.

Many questions were asked by community members about:

• Growth and interest within the community
• Facilities, parks,  roads, toilets and pathways
• Public access, wheelchair and disability accessibility
• Zonings
• Housing developments, properties and opportunities
• Homeswest housing
• High density living
• Project costing and stages of development
• Seniors housing

The department of Communities is a multi-function human services agency. It was established in 2017 as part of a major reform of the Western Australian public sector. 

Their services include:

• Child Protection and Family Support
• Community Grants, Funding and Initiatives
• Disability Services
• Housing
• Regional Services Reform
• Youth Justice

Department of Communities David Jones and Chairperson Mary Dunlop