Western Australia has long been a resources powerhouse and the sector continues to diversify and expand around the State. The sector is a major employer and the planning and design of high-quality accommodation, and related facilities is critical when it comes to attracting quality workers.
Waypoint Village
Compass Group
The Compass Group’s Kambalda Village accommodates workers from a number of surrounding mines and contractors.
In 2022, CLE coordinated and secured development approval for a major expansion with 208 new rooms, upgrades to existing accommodation facilities and a new dining hall and tavern, through the Regional Joint Development Assessment Panel.
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CBH Rail Infrastructure Upgrades
CBH Group
To improve Western Australia’s freight rail network, CLE is engaged by CBH to assist in securing planning approval for an array of rail infrastructure projects across regional Western Australia including sites in Broomehill, Cranbrook and Konnongorring as part of the joint Commonwealth and State Government funded WA Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements (ASCI) program. This includes successfully securing JDAP approval for the Broomehill rail siding and rail loading infrastructure upgrade project in 2022.
As Australia’s largest co-operative and a leader in the Australian grain industry, CBH have operations extending along the value chain from grain storage, handling, transport, marketing and processing and these works are vital for the regions and the resource economy more broadly.
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Port Hedland International Airport
Port Hedland International Airport
CLE provided ongoing planning support and advice to Port Hedland International Airport (PHIA). CLE has assisted PHIA to secure approvals for the new taxiway and runway as well as development of the Highway Precinct — a 38 hectare industrial area abutting the airside operations of PHIA.
Through a collaborative approach with key stakeholders and regulatory authorities, CLE continues to support the strategic expansion of PHIA, ensuring that future development aligns with broader economic objectives for the Pilbara region. This includes facilitating efficient planning pathways, managing approval processes, and providing advice on land use integration to maximise the operational and commercial potential of the Airport and its surrounding precincts.
Kambalda Workforce Accommodation
Compass Group
On behalf of Compass Group, CLE coordinated and secured development approval through the Regional Joint Development Assessment Panel for a 208-room expansion to the existing Kambalda Village workforce accommodation facility.
The project will facilitate the upgrade of existing accommodation facilities as well as a new dining hall and tavern, assisting to generate jobs and economic activity in the region and providing and improved service offering to the Kambalda community.
Image source: Compass Group
Mount Magnet LNG Refinery
Clean Energy Fuels Australia
As the first application lodged and approved under WAPC’s State Development Assessment Unit pathway, CLE assisted Clean Energy Fuels Australia secure development approval for its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Plant in Mount Magnet. This involved assisting to commission and compile the necessary technical reporting and progress the application through an untested assessment pathway.
Approval was secured well-within the necessary timeframe and with minimal conditions.