Construction
Broome: New ambulance centre
St John Ambulance is constructing a new $5million sub-centre in Broome.
Robin Chapple on James Price Point and Broome shire
Robin Chapple MLC takes a dim view of the expense Broome shire has racked up on gas hub approvals.
Robin Chapple MLC
“There is no way this can just be dismissed as part of the normal running of a local government authority – Broome Shire has never had to handle anything on this scale, and was even at the point of hiring extra staff,” Mr Chapple said.
“This very day, Woodside has announced a half-billion dollar handout to its shareholders, from spare cash the Chairman claims is sloshing around in the corporate coffers, as a result of its withdrawal from JPP.”
You can read his statement here:
Shire loses money on gas hub applications
Broome shire has spent considerable time and money processing development applications for the now defunct gas hub.
Shire President Graeme Campbell says the shire will be unable to recoup the money spent on this work, but will now have more time to process other development applications.
Broome airport expansion plans
Broome airport has lodge an application with Broome shire to expand.
The authority said it needs time to expand the airport if the proposed gas hub goes ahead.
Workers village construction on hold
A construction company is awaiting approvals for the proposed gas hub at James Price Point.
Picture by Rod Hartvigsen
Work will not begin on a proposed workers’ village unless the gas hub gets the green light.
Robin Chapple on the gas hub workers’ camp
Robin Chapple MLC likens the decision to allow a construction workers’ camp near Broome to a “steam roller”.
Robin Chapple MLC
“We have the laughable proposition that it is somehow OK to drop a Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) camp for nearly 1,000 workers into the middle of an ‘Agricultural’ zoned area adjoining small rural properties where people are pursuing organic horticultural activities,” Mr Chapple said.
You can read his statement here:
Broome: Green light for workers’ camp
Picture by Rod Hartvigsen
Authorities have approved a $120 million camp to house workers constructing the proposed Kimberley gas hub.
Broome: Water supply disruption
Water supplies for parts of Broome will be turned off for six hours, early on Sunday morning.
Water Corporation regional manager said the interruption would be between 1:00 and7:00 am.
“Areas which will be impacted include Old Broome, Six Seasons Estate, Broome Park, Chinatown and all properties along Port Drive,” Mr McAllister said.
You can read a media release here:
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