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The state government has committed an additional $30 million to its Building Bonus program, but is yet to respond to industry calls for extending delivery timeframes.

The new COVID-19 Industry Support Fund was unveiled today, with the first initiative under the fund to include a $30 million boost to its existing Building Bonus program.

The Building Bonus program was part of the state government’s $2.7 billion investment in immediate COVID-19 stimulus and relief measures, part of the $5.5 billion WA Recovery Plan.

To read the full story including comments from UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck, click here.

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