Karratha city of the north Plan - Shire of Roebourne

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PreMier’s foreWord The release of this much anticipated plan can undoubtedly be described as nothing short of a watershed moment in the history of Karratha. As a central component of the Government’s ‘Pilbara Cities’ initiative to invest in our regional towns, this plan will radically transform Karratha from a mining town with an estimated population of 18,000 into a regional city of 50,000 people. The Pilbara is pivotal to the economy of our State and the nation and we have committed $300million through Royalties for Regions to upgrade amenities and infrastructure in towns such as Karratha. Our ambitious plan to revitalise the town and establish Karratha as a future dynamic and diverse city to live - a place with services and amenities which will attract and retain a broad range of people wanting to settle permanently in the region. This document is the culmination of much planning and input from the community, local businesses, industry and Government. Making this vision a reality requires continued planning, investment and co-ordination of many individuals and organisations. Together we can transform Karratha into a city with a diverse and resilient population and economy, with high amenity and a unique Pilbara style. Hon, Colin Barnett, MLA Premier of Western Australia; Minister for State Development Minister’s foreWord With this bold new plan, the landscape of Karratha is set to evolve into a diverse and well-appointed place to live and work. Through Royalties for Regions we have committed to re-invest funds to thoroughly revitalise the town and establish a future city - not with superficial facelifts, but through the creation of liveable communities serviced by everything modern Australia expects. I firmly believe this project will unlock Karratha’s full potential and will become a benchmark for other regional areas. Underpinning the plan is the essential need to address a coordinated approach to the delivery of infrastructure and community services and facilities, housing affordability and diversity, and other issues which until now have constrained development and deterred people from settling in Karratha. The community has shown great interest in the plans for Karratha’s future and taken ownership of the project to actively drive change. The Government, the Shire of Roebourne, business and industry all have a vested interest in a successful outcome and are fully committed to working with the community to make the plan a reality. We have set the bar high and we are well placed to realise our vision. Hon, Brendon Grylls, MLA Minister for Lands President’s foreWord With the release of the Pilbara Cities of the North initiative by the State Government, the future of Karratha is going to be radically different from its past. The Shire of Roebourne wholeheartedly supports this initiative, and is determined to play its part in its successful achievement. The K2020 Vision and Community Plan, endorsed by the Shire last year, set Karratha on a journey designed to transform it from a mining town and service centre to a regional city. But that is only a start, as it will take more than the next 10 years for the new City of Karratha to develop and position itself as one of the most vibrant and exciting regional cities in the nation. Developing a city from scratch is a complex process, involving many individuals, organisations and different layers of Government. However, the most important part is to get the planning right, in much the same way as buildings must have the correct foundations if they are to survive and thrive. Of course, Karratha is not starting from scratch but the Karratha of today is a far cry from what Karratha needs to be if it is to grasp the opportunities now presented to it. It needs a radical transformation. The City Growth Plan is one of three documents that provides the necessary foundation for Karratha to achieve the goal of becoming a City of the North, and will sit alongside the Implementation Plan and City Centre Master Plan. It provides a sustainable growth plan to guide Karratha on its journey from a town with a permanent population of some 18,000 through to a city in excess of 50,000. The City Growth Plan, which covers the entire Karratha town site, provides the necessary information and direction to allow the Shire of Roebourne to prepare a new local planning strategy and planning scheme, both of which will be necessary to provide the right administrative instruments to accommodate Karratha’s new direction. When developing a city the location of growth, the facilities and services the new population needs, and when it is all going to happen have to be programmed. The City Growth Plan includes a phasing plan showing what will be delivered, where and in what sequence. While it is not possible to put precise dates on the delivery of every element as there are so many variables at work, the City Growth Plan provides the big picture and tells the story of how Karratha will be transformed. We look forward to the general community, the public and private sectors, and the Federal and State Governments joining us on this exciting journey. Nicole Lockwood President, Shire of Roebourne
city groWth Plan AIRPORT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT MADIGAN ROAD INDUSTRIAL 13 33 12 31 REGALS VALLEY • Future residential extension to Baynton that responds to the landscape 32 MADIGAN ROAD GAP RIDGE/SEVEN mILE • Key gateway into Karratha’s urban area • New, well designed large format retail along Dampier Road • Traffic calmed to improve north south connections as well as improve pedestrian movement • Well designed, affordable, worker and tourist accommodation, south of Dampier Road • Mix of single housing and some terrace homes where centres of activity planned GAP RIDGE / SEVEN MILE 27 14 7 11 HEALTH AND LIfESTYLE PRECINCT • Focus for education, recreation and health activities • Improved connections and links between activities • Introducing teacher/staff residential apartments 7 6 NICKOL / BAYNTON NORTH WEST COASTAL HIGHWAY 6 14 DAMPIER ROAD 19 30 7 2 20 5 10 2 REGALS LONG TERM GROWTH AREA 32 HEALTH & LIFESTYLE 4 20 30 NICKOL/BAYNTON • Future airport link road • Mixed use district centre at Tambrey • Housing that better reflects a Pilbara style • Medium density close to centres of activity, overlooking Seven Mile Creek and the flats 16 34 REGALS VALLEY 30 BALMORAL ROAD PEGS CREEK / MILLARS S WELL W2 15 KARRATHA HILLS WEST 21 3 32 18 29 26 THE LINKS NICKOL KO 9 30 CITY CI CENT CENTRE 1 35 17 2 2
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