Under the transfer which commenced on 1 April 2023, 141 remote communities currently serviced by Department of Communities will transition to improved and more reliable power and water services, enhancing wellbeing outcomes for the around 12,000 residents.
The transfer includes an initial $200 million investment for upgrades and continued improvements to power and water infrastructure and improvements to water quality, which is being funded by the McGowan Government's $350 million Remote Communities Fund.
Delivered through a collaboration between Water Corporation and Horizon Power, the upgrades, which will be phased in, will bring services into line with comparable communities in WA.
The outcomes of the transfer will see the State Government advance its commitment to Outcome 9 of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, as well as address elements of the Aboriginal Empowerment Strategy and State Infrastructure Strategy.
Image source: Ringer Soak Aerial View – Flickr. Ringer Soak is a remote Aboriginal community in WA’s Kimberley region.
