Published on Friday, 26 April 2024 at 8:54:00 AM
Council Adopts Snapshot of Priority Projects, supporting the Shire of Ashburton’s ongoing commitment to project delivery.
At Council’s monthly meeting, held in Tom Price on 16 April 2024, Elected Members unanimously voted to endorse the Shire of Ashburton’s 2024/2025 – 2026/2027 Snapshot of Priority Projects.
The snapshot was drafted in light of our ongoing commitment to improving community infrastructure and addressing critical needs, while demonstrating that we will continue to advocate for additional funding from both Federal and State Governments and community and industry stakeholders.
Shire President Audra Smith, is supportive of the refreshed advocacy document, stating that it’s these steps forward will allow us to bring opportunity to community.
“I am pleased to support the 2024/2025 – 2026/2027 Snapshot of Priority Projects document, which brings with it opportunities to see our towns thrive. Our Shire plays a vital role, contributing 38.3% (equivalent to $38.6 billion) to WA's Gross Regional Product and 1.9% to Australia's Gross Domestic Product of $2.02 trillion, actively shaping our nation's economic future.
“In Tom Price, our focus is on boosting community resilience and enhancing residents' health and well-being through significant projects like the construction of a new hospital and improvements to upgrades at Minna Oval. There are promising prospects for economic expansion in Onslow, through the redevelopment of the foreshore and the establishment of the Onslow Airport Business Precinct. Paraburdoo is poised to become a tourism hotspot by developing mountain bike trails to entice adventurers from afar, while Pannawonica will continue its thriving trajectory by nurturing strong partnerships with Rio Tinto.
“These projects are pivotal to our overarching vision of a region abundant with prosperity, opportunities and community growth,” said President Smith.
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