A partnership between the Department of Communities and Peet Brabham Pty Ltd will see new development on the planned METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line.
Housing Minister Peter Tinley announced that the partnership will see the expected development of 3,000 homes as well as schools, shops and recreational areas close to the proposed Whiteman Park train station.
The project is expected to create and support 1,900 direct jobs and generate an estimated $2.23 billion in economic activity.
"Brabham will be a major transport oriented development linking the Swan Valley to Perth, and provide a significant boost to the State's stock of affordable housing in Perth.” said Minister Peter Tinley.