Published on Wednesday, 16 October 2019 at 12:00:00 AM
The Shire of Ashburton were pleased to welcome Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack MP and Vincent Catania MLA, Member for North West Central, to Onslow this week, where he spent time seeing first hand some of the recent developments, as well as the numerous opportunities for economic enhancement.
Meeting with Minister McCormack the Shire took the opportunity to showcase the diversity that exists within the Shire’s four towns, and the desire to build strong, sustainable communities that nourish the growth of local industry and social capacity, and to generate economic sustainability that is not purely reliant on the resource industry.
Speaking on behalf of the Shire of Ashburton, CEO Rob Paull said that the Shire, in partnership with Chevron and Rio Tinto, have together achieved great things for our towns – aquatic centres, recreational and sporting facilities, the Onslow airport; however in order to continue to meet the needs required for commercial and social long term sustainability, additional Federal funding support is required.
“We sincerely thank the Federal Government for the contribution which will see the sealing of the Tom Price to Karratha Road, an important tool for economic growth within our inland areas. It is an exciting project that residents and businesses will celebrate, as it will make living and working in the region easier in so many ways.”
“We would also like to acknowledge and thank the Federal Government for their investment in the Pilbara Waste Management Facility, currently being developed here in Onslow. This new facility will meet an important need within the whole of the North West of Western Australia, reducing costs and improving efficiencies for many industry and business operations.”
“However, in order to ensure diversification and economic sustainability the Shire of Ashburton will be seeking Federal Funding support through the Building Better Regions Fund for the Onslow Marina and Tom Price Child Care Centre. Both of these projects are vital in ensuring the growth and viability of the towns.”
While in Onslow Minister McCormack hosted a meet and greet with the local community, giving residents a chance to have a chat with the Deputy Prime Minister during his visit.
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