Presentations from state government, private sector, local government and Indigenous representatives explored the challenges of government and private organisations to implement Pilbara Cities including the cost of living, education, health and a transient population.
Pilbara Cities General Manager, Chris Adams, said the toughest area for this project is economic diversification.
We need to attract and retain small business which is why we are planning to subsidise rent which is normally $1500 – $2000 per week to $350 a week.
Pilbara Regional Council Chief Executive Officer, Shelley Pike, argued the need for local government to be included in the delivery of the Pilbara Cities project to meet State government and resource sector timeframes whilst LandCorp Chief Executive Officer, Ross Holt said strong partnerships and a shared vision between government and private sector was an important issue.
Panellists
Mr Chris Adams
General Manager – Pilbara Cities
Ms Shelley Pike
Chief Executive Officer – Pilbara Regional Council
Mr Warren Pearce
Executive Officer – North West Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia
Mr Ross Holt
Chief Executive Officer – LandCorp
Ms Kate George
Aboriginal enterprise representative
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