Published on Thursday, 9 July 2020 at 9:12:03 AM
With increased pressure on infrastructure and congestion in Western Australia’s capital due to population growth, the City of Greater Geraldton is advocating for investment in its area to further enhance its liveability to attract new residents.
The 2021 State Election Local Priorities for Greater Geraldton provides a high level summary of the key capital projects and upgrades required to existing infrastructure to enhance its reputation as a great place to live, work, play, study and invest.
City of Greater Geraldton Chief Executive Officer Ross McKim distributed the document to state government last week.
“The 2021 State Election Local Priorities for Greater Geraldton was developed in consultation with our community and our business owners who are looking to attract workers to the region,” he said.
“Geraldton is the regional capital of Western Australia’s most regionally diverse economy and as a result has employment opportunities in 17 industry sectors.
“By building on what we already have, we will continue to attract workers and their families to relocate for a range of employment opportunities.
“We are asking for the state government’s investment and support in order to achieve this.”
Priority capital projects include the Spalding Precinct Plan, continued coastal protection of Drummond Cove, Sunset Beach and Bluff Point, a boat ramp in Drummond Cove, Transfer Station/Recycling Centre at Meru Landfill as well as the renewal of the outdoor pool at the Geraldton Aquarena.
The City is also asking that the QEII Seniors and Community Centre, Geraldton Regional Art Gallery, Youth Services and the Queens Park Theatre continued to be supported by the State and surety is provided through long term extensions to existing funding agreements.
More information about the 2021 State Election Local Priorities for Greater Geraldton is available by clicking here.
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