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❓ This parliamentary question from Mrs Kirrilee Warr seeks detailed information about a workers' accommodation project in Kalbarri, specifically regarding its funding, timeline, government involvement, location, and consultation processes. The answer provided by the State Government is concise, stating a $130,000 contribution to a Shire of Northampton project that commenced on 16 May 2024, located at 15 Woods Street, Kalbarri, with the Shire leading and managing it.

AnsweredQoN 2326Legislative Assembly

Asked

6 May 2026

Member

Mrs Kirrilee Warr

Portfolio

Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; Kimberley

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I refer to workers accommodation flagged for Kalbarri on the Midwest Development Commission website as of April 2026, and I ask:(a) How much funding has gone towards this project to date;(b) When did the project commence;(c) What stage is it currently at;(d) What is the timeline for delivery;(e) What is the role of the State Government in delivering this project;(f) What is the role of the local government if any in this project;(g) Which agency is leading this project;(h) Where is the workers accommodation located in Kalbarri;(i) What percentage of the project is awarded to local contractors;(j) Who will the workers accommodation accommodate;(k) Who was consulted on this project;(l) How long was the consultation period;(m) How was consultation conducted;(n) Who conducted the consultation; and(o) Who will manage the workers accommodation project and subsequent facility?
I refer to workers accommodation flagged for Kalbarri on the Midwest Development Commission website as of April 2026, and I ask:
(a) How much funding has gone towards this project to date;
(b) When did the project commence;
(c) What stage is it currently at;
(d) What is the timeline for delivery;
(e) What is the role of the State Government in delivering this project;
(f) What is the role of the local government if any in this project;
(g) Which agency is leading this project;
(h) Where is the workers accommodation located in Kalbarri;
(i) What percentage of the project is awarded to local contractors;
(j) Who will the workers accommodation accommodate;
(k) Who was consulted on this project;
(l) How long was the consultation period;
(m) How was consultation conducted;
(n) Who conducted the consultation; and
(o) Who will manage the workers accommodation project and subsequent facility?

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Answered

9 June 2026

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary to the Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; Kimberley

Response time

8 days

(a-o) The State Government has contributed $130,000 to support a Shire of Northampton workers accommodation project which commenced on 16 May 2024. The project site is 15 Woods Street, Kalbarri. The Shire of Northampton leads and manages the project with only a financial contribution from the State Government.

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