The Collie region faces significant economic and social adjustment pressures arising from a continued decline in demand for coal and coal-fired electricity generation.
The WA Government is working to manage the shift away from coal-powered energy, to encourage new opportunities and to maintain the community’s trust and engagement in its economic future as a critical whole-of-government priority.
In recognition of the priority of this work and specifically of the need for cross-government collaboration, the Collie Delivery Unit (CDU) was established.
The State Government has also committed to a Just Transition for Collie, based on international evidence that suggests working together at a regional level can improve overall outcomes for impacted communities including through re-skilling and job placements in nearby industries.
The WA Government has committed more than $662 million funding to drive economic diversification and create jobs in the Collie region. This is helping the region to transition to a more sustainable economy with employment across a greater range of industries and a reduced reliance on any one sector.
