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Industry and Business Community Workforce Housing Investigation Needs Survey - Shires of Tammin, Yilgarn, Merredin, Kellerberrin and Bruce Rock
WEROC Workforce Housing Investigation in conjunction with the Wheatbelt Development Commission
1.
Which Local Government Area is your business located in?
Shire of Tammin
Shire of Yilgarn
Shire of Merredin
Shire of Kellerberrin
Shire of Bruce Rock
2.
Name of Business/Farming Enterprise
3.
How many workers do you employ?
4.
Is there a gap/shortage in your workforce?
Yes
No
5.
If Yes to question 4 above, how many additional workers do you need?
6.
Where do your workers live?
On the farm
Locally in town
Elsewhere - Drive in Drive out
7.
Does your Business supply housing/accommodation for your workers?
Yes
No
8.
If your business/farm supplies worker housing, please indicate the number and type of accommodation.
1 Dwelling
2 Dwellings
3 Dwellings
4 Dwellings or more
Room only
On Farm
1 Dwelling
2 Dwellings
3 Dwellings
4 Dwellings or more
Room only
Owned Property in Town
1 Dwelling
2 Dwellings
3 Dwellings
4 Dwellings or more
Room only
Rental Property in Town
1 Dwelling
2 Dwellings
3 Dwellings
4 Dwellings or more
Room only
Other (please specify)
9.
Generally do you consider that the type of the housing stock you provide meets your employees needs?
Rental accommodation
Business owned accommodation
Satisfied
Rental accommodation
Business owned accommodation
Dissatisfied
Rental accommodation
Business owned accommodation
If the answer is dissatisfied please comment on what you consider is needed to meet the housing needs
10.
Which type of dwelling would most typically suit your employees?
Room Only
1 Bed, 1 Bath
2 Bed, 1 Bath
3 Bed, 1 Bath
3 Bed, 2 Bath
4 Bed, 2 Bath
Other (please specify)
11.
What are the housing needs or gaps for your employees?
12.
Would you consider investing (lease or purchase/build) in additional housing for your employees?
Yes - Lease Only
Yes - Purchase Only
Yes - Purchase or Lease
Not Interested/Able
Yes - Lease Only
Yes - Purchase Only
Yes - Purchase or Lease
Not Interested/Able
What are the main barriers impacting investment in housing infrastructure for your workers? (Please specify)
13.
What would enable you to purchase or build housing for your employees?
Shared Equity Options (i.e. finance)
Access to constructed houses to purchase
Available serviced land
Access trades
Lower interest rates
Planning Incentives
Investment partnership options
Others comments or explanations