Economic Development & Business

Shire of Carnarvon Approves New Waterfront Development with Jetty and
Posted 14 April 2023 Shire of Carnarvon Approves New Waterfront Development with Jetty and Boat Pens

Construction of a multi-stage development on the site of the old Police Station and Courthouse at 85 Olivia Terrace has been approved by the Shire of Carnarvon Council.

Regional Worker Accommodation – Expressions of Interest for Assistance
Posted 17 March 2023 Regional Worker Accommodation – Expressions of Interest for Assistance

Are you a developer with a business case to develop workers accommodation in the Gascoyne Region? Our Business Concierge service can help you tap into the funding provided by the Gascoyne Development Commission and provide guidance through your application process.

Workforce Development Program
Posted 01 March 2023 Workforce Development Program

Don’t miss out on this wonderful training opportunity for the Tourism & Hospitality sectors!

Latest grants from the Community Growth Fund Awarded
Posted 23 December 2022 Latest grants from the Community Growth Fund Awarded

The Shire of Carnarvon has announced the latest round of funding recipients from the Community Growth Fund. A total of five organisations have been successful in securing grants towards rates assistance.

Shire’s ‘Business Concierge’, now at Your Service!
Posted 22 December 2022 Shire’s ‘Business Concierge’, now at Your Service!

The Shire of Carnarvon is dedicated to servicing the local community in providing a Business Concierge Service, to support local businesses as they start, grow and flourish.

Interns Gain Valuable Experience at the Shire of Carnarvon
Posted 19 December 2022 Interns Gain Valuable Experience at the Shire of Carnarvon

The Shire was delighted to have three University of Western Australia students work with us for two and a half weeks as part of the McCusker Centre for Citizenship intern program. James, Ashley and Yasmeen worked in different departments across the Shire and experienced life in regional Western Australia while gaining hands-on knowledge of the workings of Local Government. 

Cash Injection for Workforce Accommodation
Posted 21 November 2022 Cash Injection for Workforce Accommodation

The Shire is excited by the recent announcement we are to receive $240,000 in funding under round five of the State Government’s Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program, to support the construction of two houses for workforce accommodation.

Expressions of Interest - Seeking Camp Hosts!
Posted 17 November 2022 Expressions of Interest - Seeking Camp Hosts!

The Shire of Carnarvon invites Expressions of Interest to local Sport Clubs and Community Groups to assist in operating and the management of an overflow campground for visitors on the Town Oval, during the April 2023 Solar Eclipse Event.

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