Regional Development

The engine room of Western Australia’s economy is truly in our regional and rural areas. The State Government is working hard to develop quality infrastructure to maximise the potential for industry development and jobs in these communities.

Latest Regional Development News

Plan guides Pilbara investment and growth Written by Joint Ministerial Statement
Framework to guide development across crucial Pilbara region Manages major resource and population growth for next 25 years Private and public investment opportunities maximised Planning Minister John Day today released…
Underground connection for South Hedland Written by Joint Ministerial Statement
Pilbara Underground Power Project (PUPP) delivers safer, more reliable supply State Govt and local government partnership delivered by Horizon Power The installation of power lines underground starts this week in…
Water upgrades for Aboriginal communities Written by Joint Ministerial Statement
$12m towards better drinking water for 28 remote Aboriginal communities Six remote communities to receive electricity upgrades at health clinics Housing Minister Troy Buswell today welcomed $12million of Royalties for…
Race week sets sail from Busselton Written by Joint Ministerial Statement
10th anniversary of Geographe Bay Race Week Expected to attract more than 100 yachts and 1,000 sailors Supported by Eventscorp's RES, jointly funded through Royalties for Regions Western Australia's biggest…
Margaret River region ecotourism site released Written by Joint Ministerial Statement
Expressions of interest sought for ecotourism opportunity at Wharncliffe Mill Part of State Government's Naturebank program Program managed by Tourism WA/DEC with funding from Royalties for Regions Expressions of interest…