Resumption Experts WA assists property owners affected by compulsory acquisition across Western Australia.
What Is Compulsory Acquisition?
When land is acquired for infrastructure or public purposes in Western Australia, property owners are entitled to compensation under the Land Administration Act 1997 (WA) and the Public Works Act 1902 (WA).
Under WA law, property owners may be entitled to compensation including market value, special value, severance, disturbance and relocation costs, loss attributable to disturbance, and reasonable legal, valuation and professional fees.
How to get help
Compulsory acquisition can be complex and disruptive. To ensure you receive fair compensation and all entitlements available under WA law, obtaining advice early is critical.
We provide expert property resumption advice and independent valuation services. Early representation — particularly at the Notice of Intention to Take stage — can materially influence the final outcome. Compensation outcomes depend on how the claim is prepared, supported by valuation evidence and negotiated with the acquiring authority.
If you have received a Notice of Intention to Take or believe your property may be affected by a current WA infrastructure or redevelopment project, early advice is essential.
Get in touch with our Resumption Experts team today to discuss your situation and understand your entitlements before it's too late.
Major WA projects involving land acquisition
Significant land acquisitions are occurring across Western Australia in connection with major transport, infrastructure and urban development projects.
Property owners may be impacted by acquisitions associated with:
Rail & Public Transport
- METRONET rail extensions (Morley–Ellenbrook Line, Yanchep Rail Extension, Thornlie–Cockburn Link)
- Byford Rail Extension
- MAX Light Rail and BRT corridor planning
- Armadale Line upgrades
Road Infrastructure
- Freeway and highway extensions (Tonkin Highway, Thomas Road, Wanneroo Road upgrades)
- Perth Airport precinct road works
- Great Eastern Highway upgrades
- Regional highway improvements across the Wheatbelt, South West and Pilbara
Urban Renewal & Precinct Development
- Scarborough Beach and Foreshore redevelopment
- Midland and Armadale activity centre renewal
- Perth City Deal projects
- Local council road widening, drainage and public open space acquisitions
Resources & Energy Infrastructure
- Main Roads WA regional and remote corridor works
- Western Power transmission and substation land acquisitions
- Water Corporation pipeline and treatment facility projects
These projects are delivered by authorities including the Department of Transport, Main Roads WA, Public Transport Authority, Western Power, Water Corporation, Development WA, and local governments. Each authority follows statutory acquisition procedures under WA legislation.
Got questions?
Here are the questions we regularly get asked about resumptions.