Resources and Industry Development
To encourage and secure new investment and economic development in Western Australia, the Department of State Development assists proponents of significant resources, industrial and infrastructure projects, including expansion of existing projects.
The Department helps investors and proponents to:
- Identify and meet the requirements of government approvals processes,;
- secure land, infrastructure and services; and
- resolve issues impeding development.
The level and nature of support provided will vary with the project’s needs and its strategic significance to Western Australia, but could include:
- identifying and interacting with relevant agencies to achieve efficient and timely statutory approvals processes;
- assisting with other government related aspects of project development such as industrial land, infrastructure and services provision, and local and regional issues; and
- in special circumstances, negotiating State Agreements, which outline the responsibilities of both the State and the proponent in relation to the project.
Gorgon Project (Barrow Island)
The Department of State Development manages the Barrow Island Act 2003 and the Gorgon Gas Processing and Infrastructure Project Agreement (the Gorgon State Agreement) which outline the terms and conditions under which this massive project is proceeding.
Major Resource Projects
This page provides summary information, project value estimated in $A, and more detailed information such as projects commissioned, committed and under consideration.
State Agreements
State Agreements are essentially contracts between the Government of Western Australia and proponents of major resources projects. They package the rights and obligations of both parties and establish a framework between the State and project proponents.
The Pilbara Infrastructure (TPI) Port Access Regime
The Port Access Regime gives third parties a framework for commercial negotiations to gain access to Fortescue Metals Group's port facilities at Port Hedland, on terms that are fair to FMG and to access seekers.
Downloads
This page contains process maps, approval streamlining documents and other project approval related documents.
