Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley

Visiting Canberra to advocate for our region is a critical part of KRG member's work. How good is the WA Hub! Having this Canberra base makes our time in the nation's capital more productive, and so much more enjoyable. Congratulations to everybody involved in the Hub's establishment - a fantastic initiative for people travelling from Western Australia to Canberra on business Vernon Lawrence Sam Mastrolembo David Menzel chris mitchell Paul Rosair Geoff Haerewa Tamara Clarkson MBA Don Punch Roger Cook Patrick Gorman Jane Lewis Michelle Mackenzie Shire of Broome Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley Shire of Derby/West Kimberley Shire of Halls Creek Kimberley Development Commission

A new Kununurra Collaboration Group, comprising the Shire, MG Corporation, East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce, and Kimberley Development Commission (KDC), has been formed to advance the Kununurra Town Centre Revitalisation project. This group aims to ensure the project meets community vision and enhances the town’s infrastructure, public spaces and liveability. The revitalisation presents an exciting opportunity to reimagine Kununurra’s future, leveraging its strengths to develop a vibrant, welcoming town centre for residents, local businesses, investors, and visitors. The Shire has secured $327,500 in grant funding from the State Government through KDC, supplemented by a $50,000 contribution and dedicated staff resources from the Shire. These funds will support the development of a strategic planning document — the first step in securing future project funding and shaping a long-term vision for the town. The revitalisation will unfold over time, with some initiatives implemented in the short term and others evolving over the coming years. However, all actions will align with a vision co-created with the community through the planning process. Community input is essential, and residents are encouraged to participate in upcoming consultations to help shape the town’s future. The Shire will provide regular project updates over the next six months. Those interested in getting involved can reach out via email at [email protected]

The Kimberley Regional Group was proud to launch our 2024 KRG Investment Prospectus Enhancing the Rich Diversity & Liveability of the Kimberley, outlining the social and economic benefits of sustained and increased investment into Kimberley infrastructure and services, at the Rio Tinto Gelganyem Limited 2024 Kimberley Economic Forum organised by the East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce The 2024 Investment Prospectus showcases a range of investment opportunities developed by the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley Shire of Broome and Shire of Halls Creek to create prosperity and opportunity for all. It is a great example of the collective work of the Kimberley Shires and how we drive our vision to maintain and enhance the rich diversity and liveability of the Kimberley for its people and the world, focussed around our key pillars of Place, People, Prosperity and Performance. We look forward to partnering with Federal and State government, business, industry and the non-government sector, to drive these initiatives. To download a copy of the Prospectus, along with our Policy Positions please visit our website https://lnkd.in/g2xQYGnv Our proximity to South East Asia, abundant sunshine, land, water and wind, vibrant agricultural, tourism, resources and cultural sectors, and untapped human capital, provide enormous opportunities to drive innovation and sustainable regional growth across the Kimberley. With the right policy settings and investment, the Kimberley can deliver positive economic and social outcomes by driving exports, developing industries and creating new jobs, tackling climate change challenges, protecting our nation’s borders and by Closing the Gap. The KRG would like to congratulate Keda Bond and Kyra Reding from the Chamber for organising a great Forum with a range of speakers who shared their experience and expertise. Kimberley Development Commission Don Punch Madeleine King Hannah Beazley MLA Paul Rosair Jane Lewis Michelle Mackenzie Martin Peirson-Jones Natasha Aristei Stephen Dawson Dominique Reeves Melissa Price Neil Thomson Debra Goostrey Tamara Clarkson David Menzel Vernon Lawrence Sam Mastrolembo Elsia Archer Charles Berger Michele Pucci Tony Chafer Rita Saffioti MLA Roger Cook Office of Northern Australia Liz Ritchie Northern Regional Development Australia Alliance - Northern Alliance Regional Australia Institute Broome Chamber Sharni Foulkes Sarah Crawford

𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 $𝟏𝟒.𝟏 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 The Shire is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $14.1 million from the Disaster Ready Fund to upgrade and expand the Kununurra Leisure Centre to provide a cyclone rated evacuation facility for the region. The funding will be used to expand the current facility to ensure that it can cater for people displaced due to natural disasters. Shire President David Menzel expressed his gratitude and acknowledged the collective effort behind the funding application. "We have been diligently working over the past few years to secure grant funding to enhance the liveability of our region," he said. "I want to thank our dedicated Shire officers and Councillors for their commitment and hard work. Applying for these funds requires comprehensive planning, design, and time. Our success in obtaining this grant over other applicants highlights the determination and effort of our team. My thanks to Paul Rosair at NAJA Consulting for their advice and input into the process as well.” President Menzel also extended his thanks to the Minister for Emergency Services Steven Dawson for supporting this project in our application to National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). "I am grateful that the Minister for Emergency Services recognises the importance of a multi-purpose emergency evacuation centre in our region, especially during the wet season," he added. “As well as NEMA for granting us the funding.” The Shire is eager to move forward with the project and looks forward to engaging with the community on what the possibilities are for this space can be when it is not functioning as an evacuation facility.

Another great day in Canberra promoting investment opportunities to deliver sustainable long term growth and prosperity across the Kimberley. Working collaboratively the Shire of Broome Shire of Derby/West Kimberley Shire of Halls Creek and Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley have developed an Investment Prospectus 2024/25 with a range of strategic, targeted projects to drive jobs and deliver enduring value for our region and the nation. To learn more you can download the Investment Prospectus at https://lnkd.in/gmRfVSyx Paul Rosair Jane Lewis Michelle Mackenzie Vernon Lawrence David Menzel chris mitchell Sam Mastrolembo Tamara Clarkson Geoff Haerewa Don Punch Kimberley Development Commission Michele Pucci Charles Berger Northern Regional Development Australia Alliance - Northern Alliance Elsia Archer Madeleine King Kimberley Land Council Patrick Gorman Melissa Price

Fantastic, practical insights at the Kimberley Regional Group of Local Governments Housing Roundtable on how to increase housing supply. I look forward to working with the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley Shire of Broome Shire of Halls Creek and Shire of Derby/West Kimberley on driving identified initiatives in partnership with Housing Australia Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) Department of Communities WA DevelopmentWA Community Housing organizations and the non government sector.

We've just wrapped up a huge Destination Marketing Campaign for the East Kimberley and what a ride it's been! ✨ We worked with Rosie Duffy, Sebastian Tasi and the East Kimberley Marketing Group committee and the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley to create a multi-channel Destination Marketing Campaign to increase awareness and drive visitation to the East Kimberley this year and next through the Kununurra Visitor Centre. We created the Live the Dream concept which was brought to life across a plethora of channels including: ⭐ Industry toolkit for local businesses and organisations ⭐ Organic and paid social media campaign ⭐ Google and YouTube advertising campaign ⭐ Public Relations familiarisation trip ⭐ On-demand TV advertising with Channel 9 ⭐ Print advertising in The West Australian, Escape and Travel+Luxury ⭐ Native advertising with Perth Now ⭐ Consumer competition to "Win the Dream" escape ⭐ Content creation programme with local photographers and videographers It's been a busy few months working on this one, but the results have been amazing. If you've still got the East Kimberley on your bucket list, make 2025 the year you finally tick it off... 🌅 ...and if you need help with your next Destination Marketing Campaign, give us a call! 📲

The new Clarrie Cassidy Oval's changerooms in Wyndham have been completed and look amazing. The works were completed by local company, Kimberley Green Constructions and designed by Modus Australia The works cost $990,000 with the Shire receiving partial funding from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries' Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) of $400,000 and $100,000 from the Kimberley Development Commission Kimberley Community Action Fund. The remaining $490,000 came from the Shire’s Municipal funds, underscoring the Council’s continued support for community sports.

Lake Kununurra Foreshore Plan Adopted We are thrilled to announce that the Lake Kununurra Foreshore Plan was adopted at the July Ordinary Council Meeting. This plan has been shaped by extensive community engagement that began in December 2021. With 350 responses to our initial survey, the community's passion for the foreshore's future was clear. Workshops and individual stakeholder meetings further refined the plan, ensuring it aligns with community values and sustainable development goals. The draft plan was open for public feedback from March to July 2024, receiving overwhelming support. Key recommendations focus on ecological preservation, cultural heritage, and future development. Implementation will require grants, budget allocation, and partnerships, guided by an internal project management working group and ongoing community involvement. Stay tuned for updates as we work together to bring this vision to life! To view the Plan or to provide comments, visit https://lnkd.in/gstnuAvG

The East Kimberley Marketing Group's "Book the Dream in the East Kimberley" campaign is out in full force! We've just covered the East Kimberley Regional Airport to let all our visitors know what an amazing place it is. How good does it look? #BookTheDream #TourismWA #EastKimberley #TourismAustralia #StepInToTheDream #theKimberley Wanderlust Communications