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2010-2015
CHAIRPERSON’S INTRODUCTION
The Pilbara covers an area of 507, 896 square kilometres which equates to 20% of Western Australia’s land
area. It is an area that is rich in its stunning beauty, abundant resources and opportunities.
The Pilbara is also Australia’s most important economic zone as reflected by Dampier and Port Hedland
being the highest export tonnage ports in Australia.
The Pilbara is on the cusp of further expansion, with huge growth and investment by the private sector, in
particular in oil and gas.
The 2010 – 2015 Strategic Plan focuses on four important matters that will ensure that the Pilbara will be
able to meet the challenges and maximise the opportunities in the coming years:
• Ensuring that there is a joined-up approach to economic development and service delivery from all
levels of government and that this is integrated with long term private sector investment strategies
• Enabling a multiplier effect on the investment and economic activity in the Pilbara, for example
leveraging the $300m Royalties for Regions Pilbara Revitalisation Plan for its long term benefits
• Attracting and retaining a workforce and their families by making the Pilbara a vibrant and attractive
place to live, work and relax.
• Ensuring that everyone who lives, visits and invests in the Pilbara enjoys its prosperity and benefits
The Strategic Plan sets a new direction for the Pilbara Development Commission. With a focus on
coordination, excellence and integrity it aims to make Australia’s most important economic zone a
remarkable place to live, work, visit and invest.
Tim Shanahan
Chairperson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S INTRODUCTION
Growth and prosperity bring many challenges including the ability to create attractive, sustainable
communities with robust infrastructure and quality housing, health, education, training and community
services. These are all essential in preparing, attracting and retaining the workforce necessary to maximise
the long term growth potential, productivity and profitability of the Pilbara.
Growth and prosperity also provide the opportunity to plan and develop strategies for sustainable and vibrant
regional cities that are in keeping with the environmental and the cultural diversity of the community.
Under the 2010-2015 Strategic Plan, the Pilbara Development Commission will play a greater role in
advocating for the region and influencing government policy, in particular funding opportunities and structural
and regulatory change necessary for the anticipated growth and long term sustainable development in the
region.
Stephen Webster
Chief Executive Officer
ORGANISATION
The Pilbara Development Commission is one of nine Regional Development Commissions established under
the State Government’s Regional Development Commissions Act (1993) (the Act). It is a Statutory Authority
managed by a Board whose composition, which is determined under the Act comprises three local
government representatives, three community representatives, three Ministerial appointments and the Chief
Executive Officer by virtue of the office.
VISION
MISSION
VALUES
The statutory objectives of the Pilbara Development Commission are set out in Section 23 of the Regional
Development Commissions Act 1993, specifically to:
• Maximise job creation and improve career opportunities in the region;
• Develop and broaden the economic base of the region;
• Identify infrastructure services to promote economic and social development within the region;
• Provide information and advice to promote business development with the region;
• Seek to ensure the general standard of and access to government services in the region are
comparable to those in metropolitan areas;
• Generally take steps to encourage, promote, facilitate and monitor the economic development of the
region.