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2021
STATE ELECTION
LOCAL PRIORITIES
FOR GREATER GERALDTON
JUNE 2020
2021 STATE ELECTION LOCAL PRIORITIES
FOR GREATER GERALDTON
The City of Greater Geraldton is calling for a commitment to the following key priorities for the Greater
Geraldton Region as defined by our community in the lead up to the 2021 State Elections.
Foreword
The “2021 State Election Local Priorities for Greater Geraldton” calls for investment in
Greater Geraldton.
Geraldton lies at the heart of the Midwest Region with its diverse economy and
opportunities for agriculture, aquaculture, mining, tourism, manufacturing and
infrastructure opportunities. With strong infrastructure and linkages to the Asia Pacific
region, our clean and green reputation for efficiency and productivity ensures our
produce and resources are highly sought after.
The Greater Geraldton community is inherently entrepreneurial and we believe Geraldton
is a great place to live, work, invest, study and play.
In our bid to entice people to call Geraldton home, our community has identified key
priorities that will contribute to enhancing our city’s reputation.
By investing in the largest regional capital north of Perth, the opportunity exists to
support regional centres’ growth, reduce increasing congestion and pressure on
infrastructure in the State’s capital.
There are so many compelling reasons for people to consider making the move including
quality health, education and infrastructure, cheaper housing and lower living costs, no
traffic jams, fresh food and superb scenery and a world class lifestyle.
We ask you to help us live into our vision of growing the capital of the Midwest.
Ross McKim, CEO
City of Greater Geraldton
FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT
Ross McKim, CEO - City of Greater Geraldton | T (08) 9956 6601 | E rossm@cgg.wa.gov.au
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Greater Geraldton
AT A GLANCE
WATER AGRICULTURE GROSS
Average Annual Rainfall:
REGIONAL
Output
PRODUCT
HOUSING 328.4mm per year UNEMPLOYMENT $616,000,000
As at 30 June 2019 Greater Geraldton
Median Price Dec 2019 Water city’s run off as a % of the Export Value
6.90% $3.09b
State’s total/ average annual rainfall $520,000,000
$245,000 HOUSE
2,100km of roads, Midwest Region
$374,000 UNIT $5.5b
186km of footpaths &
$110,000 LAND MINING 400km of stormwater
pipes
GERALDTON PORT Output
$3,634,000,000 AIRPORT
Total Trade THROUGHPUT 15,905 TONNES
Export Value
$3,294,000,000 2018/19
123,000
RESIDENT Ship visits Total Trade EXPORTS Total Trade IMPORTS PASSENGERS
POPULATION 407 15,048 TONNES 857 TONNES FISH/AQUACULTURE
38,632
Output
9.49% $261,000,000 VISITORS
ABORIGINAL
Export Value International Domestic
$245,000,000 39,400 230,000
TERTIARY EDUCATION
Geraldton Central Regional
Universities Centre TAFE TOP FIVE ICONIC Abrolhos Islands
PUBLIC Students enrolled 303 208 ATTRACTIONS Museum of Geraldton
HOSPITAL People employed 11 permanent 4,859 HMAS Sydney II Memorial
≤ 40 casual tutors per semester
16,591 St Francis Xavier Cathedral
Stays 2016/17 Courses offered 14 198
Geraldton Lighthouse
3PRIORITY Capital Projects
Spalding Precinct Plan Aquarena Outdoor 50m
Construction of various local swimming pool renewal
infrastructure projects as part of a Nearing 50 years old, the Aquarena
detailed plan that has been approved outdoor pool needs major renewal
by Council. The project aligns with works at a total cost of approx. $3m.
the State’s Homelessness Strategy and will improve The State CSRFF grant provides for one-third funding
identified liveability issues in this suburb. and on this occasion the City is asking the State to
ASK $8,000,000 increase their contribution to $2m. The pool promotes
healthy lifestyles and is used heavily by local schools for
swimming education as well as different sporting clubs.
Coastal Protection
Seeking funding to enable identified ASK $2,000,000
Coastal Hazard Risk Management and
Adaptation Planning (CHRMAP) projects Basketball Stadium
to be undertaken at Drummond Cove,
The Basketball Association want to build
Sunset Beach and Bluff Point. Coastal adaptation
a new facility directly. Project planning
works protect the coastline from erosion and
by the Association is well advanced and
inundation which are having significant impacts on our
they are currently undertaking a needs
community.
assessment. The State’s CSRFF grant is not sufficient
ASK $6,000,000 to enable this much needed community facility to
proceed.
Drummond Cove Boat
Ramp
ASK $3,500,000
Provision of a dual-lane boat ramp with The Geraldton
associated swell/coastal protection
walls and car parking as per preliminary
Lighthouse
designs. This is an outcome of a report into the City’s The establishment of infrastructure
boat ramp facilities which indicated one was needed and operational plans to enable the
north. Current State fishing grants provide a maximum Lighthouse to open to give visitors the
of $750,000 which is not sufficient to enable this opportunity to climb to the top. Batavia Coast Heritage
project. Maritime Association approached the City about the
project and the City has investigated and resourced
ASK $4,000,000 leasing requirements and building requirements. The
project would be a fantastic addition to the tourism
Transfer Station / offering in Geraldton.
Recycling Centre at Meru
Construction of a larger, safer transfer
ASK $600,000
station that would enable residents to
recycle materials that would otherwise
Fire Station Carpark and
go into landfill. Planning for this project is advanced Toilets
with BBRF applications previously submitted. Removal of buildings on the current
dilapidated old fire station site and
ASK $3,000,000 construct a basic sealed carpark
without disturbing the potential PFAS contamination.
Geraldton Gateway Site contamination limits possible uses of the site
Project and potential future development of Lot 601 would
Improvement of the presentation decrease parking in the CBD. The development of this
of Main Roads’ entry roads into the site would offset that loss somewhat and increase
city which currently give a poor first vibrancy in the CBD.
impression. Works would focus on landscaping
improvements to centre medians which would
ASK $400,000
increase visitation and improve perceptions on entry
into the city.
ASK $500,000
4Projects needing RECURRENT FUNDING
QEII Seniors and Library
Community Centre The Library needs greater certainty of
The City requests a funding agreement funding by the State extending beyond
for the QEII Centre for the length of the the current annual allocation. A new
State Government election cycle, with tiered approach to budget allocation
funding maintained with annual CPI index. Currently, is due to be implemented July 2020. Whilst the City
the City does not know six months in advance if fits the criteria for a Tier One Library and it has been
funding will be committed - preventing future implied that equivalent funding will be provided, the
planning and causing distress to the 1,427 members. concern is that the amount that will be allocated on an
annual basis has not yet been finalised or confirmed
ASK $118,520 past 30 June 2021. Reduced funding would result in a
decrease in library services that would impact on a very
Current funding from
Department of Communities (Seniors Services) popular community service.
Youth Services: at-risk
ASK $80,000
Current funding from
youth & crime State Library of WA
prevention
The City requests that the State Sport & Recreation
provides in perpetuity $160,000 per annum from the (CSRFF)
Department’s operational budget, CPI indexed for City
That the State Government significantly
Youth activities. At Risk Youth is a serious and topical
increase the annual allocation to this
issue in Geraldton and funding uncertainty does not
grant, and increase the co-contribution
allow long term programs to be established. It’s critical
formula from the current contribution of one-third
long term funding is secured if the State is serious
of the total cost to 50%. Sporting pursuits are a
about addressing this issue.
critical part of the fabric of regional WA. The decrease
ASK $163,895 (ex GST) in funding to this program has limited regional
communities ability to access much needed facilities
Current funding from
Department of Justice – Criminal Property Confiscation
putting further unsustainable financial burdens on local
Grants Program governments.
Geraldton Regional Art
ASK $800,000+
Current funding from
Gallery (GRAG) Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural
The City requests a funding agreement Industries – CSRFF
for GRAG for the length of the State
Government election cycle, with Queens Park Theatre
funding returned to original levels increased with (QPT)
annual CPI index. In 2017, the State reduced its funding
Instead of making numerous grant
contribution by $85,000 per annum placing additional
applications for available grants,
burden on the local community. For GRAG to retain
the City requests a guaranteed
its current classification, significant financial assistance
performance based recurrent allocation locked in
from the State is required.
for four years. The QPT is an essential but expensive
ASK $850,000 ($170,000 per annum over 4.5 years) asset to operate. Secured funding would
provide certainty and enable forward
Current funding from
State Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural
planning to occur with confidence.
Industries (DLGSC)
ASK $73,986
Current funding from
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural
Industries – Various Grants.
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