- Cook Labor Government to invest $32 million to deliver 16
industrial lots as part of the Newman Light Industrial Area
- Investment in upcoming 2026-27 State Budget continues government's
focus on creating quality jobs and business opportunities for Western
Australians
- Lots to service a broad range of industries
The Cook Labor Government
will invest $32 million to expand the Newman Light Industrial Area, boosting economic
growth in the region.
The investment as part of
the 2026-27 State Budget will deliver 16 industrial lots, continuing the government's
focus on creating jobs.
Significant work has
already been undertaken by DevelopmentWA including planning, design and
approvals.
The delivery of these
lots recognises the key role Newman plays in supporting the resource industry in
the East Pilbara, which plays a central part in Western Australia continuing to
have the strongest economy in the nation.
The lots, which will be
delivered through DevelopmentWA, are set to service a broad range of industries
including mining, logistics, construction and energy activities.
The lots will provide an
opportunity for existing businesses to expand and attract new businesses to the
area.
The investment in this
year's State Budget will fund civil works, utility connections and road works.
Comments attributed to Planning and Lands Minister John Carey:
"The Cook Labor Government
understands that high development costs in remote towns makes the delivery of
additional industrial lots more challenging, and this significant investment meets
that challenge - providing more job opportunities in Newman.
"We're continuing to work
with local businesses and industry to grow regional centres, which power the
State's economy."
Comments attributed to Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson:
"This investment means
more opportunities for existing businesses to expand and for new businesses to
come to Newman.
"The Cook Labor Government
has listened to industry and is making a substantial investment in the future
of Newman as a key economic hub in the Pilbara."
Comments attributed to
Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel:
"I have strongly advocated for government investment to expand the Newman
Light Industrial Area and it's great to see this $32 million investment
delivered in this year's State Budget.
"Across the Pilbara, the Cook Labor Government is focused on more jobs, more
housing and upgrading health facilities."
