Exponential growth within the resource sector in the Pilbara region has lead to record population growth. This rapid growth has lead to higher costs of living, placing extreme pressure on services and infrastructure in the region. Pilbara Cities aims to address the issues associated with this significant growth. 

 

Pilbara Cities aims to build the population of Karratha and Port Hedland into cities of 50,000 people, and Newman to 15,000 people by 2035, with other Pilbara towns growing into more attractive, sustainable local communities.

 

Over $1 billion in State Government Royalties for Regions funding has been committed to transform the Pilbara through building modern, vibrant cities and regional centres that can support and deliver a skilled workforce for major economic projects in the Pilbara.