Through the partnership with Rural Health West, we welcomed medical students to Carnarvon, giving them a taste of what it’s like to live and work in our beautiful region. This immersion program builds on the success of similar initiatives across regional WA and opens new opportunities for our community.

The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to announce that it has secured funding from the Department of Transport to facilitate critical upgrades to the Carnarvon Airport. This funding, up to $8 million, has been approved as part of the 2024-2025 State Budget and will be used to ensure the airport’s pavement is suitable for unrestricted operations of REX Airlines Dash Q400 aircraft.

The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to announce that a local building company has been awarded the tender to construct worker’s accommodation on Parnaa View, Brockman. This project, funded through the Regional Economic Development program by the Gascoyne Development Commission, aims to address the pressing shortage of appropriate housing for workers relocating to Carnarvon.

Housing and workforce accommodation shortages remain a critical constraint to Carnarvon's social and economic function. In response to this pressing issue, the Shire of Carnarvon, in partnership with the Gascoyne Development Commission, engaged consultants Urbis to conduct a comprehensive enquiry into the best options for developing the next 100 new homes in Carnarvon and to analyse the underlying causes of the housing market failure.

The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to announce the endorsement of its Priority Projects for 2024, marking a significant step forward in community development and infrastructure enhancement. In 2023, the Shire developed an innovative mechanism to evaluate the 'shovel-ready' status and community benefits of various capital works projects. The assessment criteria measure the anticipated impact on community objectives—economic, social, and environmental—and the ease of implementation. This includes factors such as stakeholder engagement, funding acquisition, planning, regulatory requirements, scope of works, and budget considerations.

The community’s vision for a thriving, sustainable, healthy, safe and respectful Shire of Carnarvon is being progressed through a review of our Local Planning Strategy. Our Local Planning Strategy is the key guiding document setting our local planning and development aspirations for the next 10 to 15 years.

The Shire of Carnarvon is proud to announce that it has successfully secured $3.357 million from Lotterywest. This grant, combined with a Shire co-contribution of $554,000, and additional funding contributions of $1.049 million from other partner agencies, will be dedicated to the implementation of Phase One of the Carnarvon Activation Plan. The Plan, which was endorsed by Council at the Ordinary Council meeting in December 2023 provides a strategic vision to invigorate Carnarvon's community spaces and enhance visitor experiences.

The Shire of Carnarvon is excited to be selected as the designated location for the groundbreaking HyEnergy® Project, a venture set to revolutionize the green energy landscape in Western Australia.  Aligning with the Carnarvon Community Strategic Plan this project compliments the community’s vision. This project aligns with Carnarvon's unique geographical advantages making it an ideal site for the HyEnergy® Project.

The Shire of Carnarvon is thrilled to announce that it has successfully secured $500,000 in funding from the Local Government Resilience Fund, funded by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. This funding will be dedicated to vital upgrades to the Woolshed at the Civic Centre, serving as an evacuation centre for the Shire. The improvements will include roofing of the outdoor area, enhancements to the kitchen facilities, and interior renovations.

We’re pleased to announce that GHD has been appointed as the project manager for the Flood Preparedness Project at the Shire of Carnarvon. Through this project we aim to mitigate the devastating effects of future flooding events. As project manager, GHD will oversee all aspects of the project. We can't wait to see the success of this vital work!

Exciting news for the Shire of Carnarvon! The endorsement of the business case ‘Provision of Headworks to Trigger Worker Accommodation Developments’ is set to improve housing availability, attract essential workers to our region and unlock funding for vital service infrastructure. Learn more in our latest media release.

The Shire of Carnarvon is proud to announce its partnership with the prestigious McCusker Centre for Citizenship at The University of Western Australia to provide valuable internship opportunities to three talented individuals. Through this collaboration, the Shire aims to enhance its services, engage with the community more effectively, and develop innovative strategies to address the needs of its youth population.

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.

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.

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