What Priority Projects are
Priority Projects are development projects that the Premier, on the recommendation of the Coordinator General, considers strategically and/or economically significant to WA. A project may be considered if it delivers:
- Critical or common-user infrastructure
- Strong capital investment
- Economic or social benefits
- Job-creating opportunities.
Benefits of Priority Projects
The State Development Act 2025 establishes an escalation pathway for Priority Projects that require elevated coordination across Government. This means projects can progress efficiently while maintaining WA’s robust regulatory standards.
A development project that is designated as a Priority Project will benefit from:
- Streamlined processes
- Improved delivery timelines
- Reduced regulatory complexity.
The role of the Coordinator General
The Coordinator General’s role is to help to streamline processes, improve project delivery timeframes, and increase project certainty, particularly for emerging and strategic industries.
This builds on existing reform undertaken across the planning and environmental systems, ensuring WA’s approval and regulatory process remains robust and fit-for-purpose.
More information is available on the Access resources and additional information page.
Current designated Priority Projects
* We’re currently assessing projects for Priority designation. Check back for updates.*
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