our vision for the future - Shire of Roebourne

Section SevenUrban form - Create sustainable, well defined, cohesive settlements, with astrong sense of place and high quality urban design that is climate responsive.StrategyDevelop a Karratha vernacular design stylethat is sensitive to and enhances the identityand character of settlements through thedevelopment and adoption of urban designguidelines.Ensure provision of public open spaceand recreation facilities as part of eachsubdivision.Pilbara CitiesOfficeStateEconomic Growth - Promote the diversification of the region’s economyStrategyEstablishment of an Economic DevelopmentDirectoratePromote the development of start-upbusiness (incubator) units in the region’smain development areas and other measuresto assist the establishment of smallbusinessesWork collaboratively with Tourism WA toimplement the regional tourism strategy.Pilbara CitiesOfficeStateShire ofRoebourneShire ofRoebourneCommunity Infrastructure - Provide a comprehensive range of accessiblecommunity, cultural, and recreational facilities and services commensurate withgrowing resident and fly-in fly-out population levels and taking into account theregion’s remoteness and the distance between its settlements.StrategyEnsure local planning strategies and localplanning schemes incorporate suitable areasof land for community infrastructureDevelop efficient methods of providingcommunity services throughout theregion, including public transport ande-communications.Develop co-located multipurpose communityfacilities and services that can respond tochanging and emerging community needsProvide for state, private or not-for-profitcommunity service workforce housing inregional centres and major towns.Pilbara CitiesOfficeStateShire ofRoebourneHealth - Provide a comprehensive range of accessible health services andsupport facilities.StrategyInvest in housing for health workers atregional centres and small hospital facilitiesPilbara CitiesOfficeStateShire ofRoebourneRecreation - Provide active and passive public open space and built facilitiesfor formal and informal sport and recreation to enable community activity andhealthier life styles.StrategyPilbara CitiesOfficeStateShire ofRoebourneProvide for adequate and well located areasof active and passive public open space innew urban developmentsDevelop the Karratha Leisure Centre PrecinctShire of Roebourne Strategic Community Plan 2012-2022 [51]